Time For A Good Rant

Ok, here goes. Getting a visa is the most ridiculous process ever. EVER. First of all there are two different websites. The embassy website neglets to tell you that you need a letter from your university stating you are, in fact, a registered student there. I found this out from the consulate website.

Then there was the fiasco with the letter from the insurance company. I called over a week ago to ask about obtaining a letter stating that Blue Cross Blue Shield will cover any medical expenses I may have in France. I got a letter in the mail yesterday that only stated I am covered by my father's policy. NO MENTION OF FRANCE! So I called today and left a message. I then called back and spoke to someone different. Then the woman called me back and I got everything straightened out and the correct letter is being mailed today. *phew*

I still have to get 2 passport photos but that I no big deal. Dad has to get a bank statement saying I have access to $6000. However, time is running low. It takes 2 months to process a visa. I have less than that. YIKES! Also I have to drive down and drop off my application. So that requires me taking off work. It is such a process.

I just want it to be all over and to have my visa and to be in France. Soon. Very soon.

Addressing the France issue. HOOWAY for cronyism. Phil's mom has a friend in Paris who is a CEO of some company and she wants to "take me under her wing"!!!! This is so awesome. Such an amazing opportunity for me to make connections and get my foot in the door so that I can be set for life. I don't want to get too ahead of myself but when a CEO wants to become your mentor one can't help but think good things.

Also after much fretting about power conversions and whatnot I bought a power cord that will work in France. It was only $3 but the shipping is $9.90. Being cheap I tried calling Best Buy and Circuit City to no avail. People are so dumb. Then I found the same power cord for $105. I don't understand how there can be such a price difference but after seeing that I won't complain about the shipping charge.

It was a rough day but things are looking up.

I want to hold you like the sky holds the sun.