02 August 2005
I'm getting on a plane this evening and will be back in London by the morning. The above photo was taken in Chicago, shortly after I was issued the visa granting me permission to stay and work in the UK. I think I look like a photo in a brochure: 'Once you have completed the arduous process, you will be presented with your visa. Happy travels!'
My dad says he can read my mind/expression, and it says, 'I can't wait to get out of this silly country.' If that's true, then the guy behind me is definitely thinking, 'Man, I wish I had one of those. Stupid America.'
Yes, a pleasant time was had by all in the windy city. Even though it was an emergency vacation it was well worth the trip for Mommy/Daughter Bonding Time. Still, it was sad to leave the little girl at the airport just an hour ago. NWA 'forgot' to sign her up for a veggie meal so instead they offered her a coupon worth $10 !!!! for airport food. Get the pancakes ready Rob, you may have one hungry girl to deal with on touch down. Take care Anna! We loved having you home!!!!!!
posted by momma at August 2, 2005 12:00 AM
You'd think a business class flight would include a meal. Sheesh. I guess NWA are focussing more on the rapping than the airline side of things at the moment. Anyway, Anna is at this very moment having a powernap, having survived the trip. She didn't seem very traumatised at all by all that air travel. So she's back, safe and sound, looking well-rested after a few weeks at the old homestead. And is it my imagination or is she getting prettier the whole time?
posted by Rob at August 3, 2005 12:00 AM
I vote yes...prettier and prettier (even though it's been over 3 years since I've seen you, dear...I know KNOW.)
I am happy to learn that you had safe travels!
posted by Laura at August 3, 2005 12:00 AM
I agree, prettier. A recent well known study indicates that individuals who return to their country of birth to visit their mom and dad increase in prettyness 3%-5% per week of visit. Using these figures it can be statistically proven that Anna is up to a whopping 15 percent prettier than when last seen in London!
posted by .d at August 3, 2005 12:00 AM
Nope, you are right. She just keeps on getting prettier.
posted by momma at August 3, 2005 12:00 AM