taking.a.break.soon

I had my UK visa done yesterday. Ditched 2 hours of work to get it.

Today I had to visit the American Embassy to have that one done. Ditched 3 hours of work this time.

As nonnah and I approached the heavily survaillanced block, the security woman skimmed through our visa applications. First thing she noticed is the wrong size of the picture.

Damn. I even crossed my fingers for good luck, but I guess it's the start of a jinx.

We hurried back to the car that was parked 3 blocks away and skidded through the nearest photo shop. We found one and asked the Indian photographer to hurry up and take our "mug shots". A couple of people seen in the embassy were already there taking a photo for they had the wrong size too. Oopsi. The Indian definitely was familiar with this. He striked his deal right there. 20 bucks for four 2"x2" amateur shots.

I looked so ugly in them.

While waiting for my interview a Khaleeji family entered the room. Cool Dad was hilarious.

He accidently tripped while stepping towards the "interrogation" window.

"What's your occupation"?

"A businessman living here".

"Cham 3yal 3indak"? Visa Woman switched to Arabic.

"Shoofi jibt il bizraan kolohom. O hathi hiya il Madame 6ab3an mo wa7da mn il 3iyal". lol.

"You have the wrong size photo Sir. I suggest itroo7 il complex thee. 3indihom ma7al 7ag il tasweer." Oopsi. That woman loves speaking Arabish.

"Eewa 3eraftoh".

The family had to visit the Indian photographer just like we did. I wonder how their mug shots would look like.

My jinx broke away when I heard my visa would take 24 hours to get processed. I'll be picking it up at the next "public day". Whatever that means?!

If you're still curious, I'm getting away for a couple of weeks. Everyone needs a breath of fresh air once in a while. I'll be getting my dose by the end of March. Getting stuck in one place suffocates me.

So nonnah and I opened this subject to Mom and Dad. We chose very wise selective words to get our idea function positively in their heads. Yes we planned but I was comfortable enough to hear their feedback. They were understandable and agreed that we seriously needed some "travelling" break.

I love my white haired dad and my nearly menopausal mom very much ... so dearly (blush blush). They obligingly would do so much for us. Truthfully, I don't realize how unthankful I would be. Don't really know if it's my naïvete or taking things for granted without any realization.

I am so touched now. My mood(s) is (are) flying all over.

Can't wait to fly back to the States. I miss it. 10 days will do; visit our college town, meet our friends in D.C. for old time's sake, finishing it off in NYC. We'll then have a nice Londonian week with a dear friend.

I need this breather very badly.

Copyright © 2005 Dario Marianelli, Dawn, from the album: Pride & Prejudice OST
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