In other news I've been planning a surprise (50th) birthday party for my mum. It is scheduled to take place on Monday night, and, fingers crossed, everything will fall into place according to plan. It's admittedly somewhat difficult coordinating everything from this side of the ocean. My mum can smell a plan from miles away though - it's as if she's equipped with radars, ESP, or something similar (this was particularly scary during my teenage years). The theme is Hawaii - but there are no plans to coerce anyone into wearing grass skirts and coconut bras. Yet.
I know that it isn't going to happen, but I'm hoping to have some time to myself over the spring break. Admittedly I do feel a bit stretched thin - sometimes it can feel as though I need 42 Andreas just to attend to everything and everyone in my life.
But enough whinging. Hurrah for:
*Spending time with my parents
*My sweetheart visiting in a week
*Travel plans for the summer
*Academic life drawing to a close
*Duty free shopping
*Good-ass jeans
*Heaps and heaps of Japanese food
*The promise of springtime weather
My flight leaves tomorrow afternoon. I'll catch up with you all from home.
L'Esthete @ 21:51
