Packing for Malta...

[fajrdrako]

Today was not the day I expected it to be. I expected to be organized.

First, I went to the Rideau Centre to change my Canadian money for Maltese liri, but they didn't have any. Next, I went to the Silver Snail and bought the Yamoto "Wave 2" Batman figurine.

I fell in love with that when I first saw it, many months ago. I looked at it every time I went to pick up my comics, and every week I told myself I couldn't afford another silly (beautiful) toy - you can see it here, the middle figure of the picture. Today I thought how disppointed I'd be if they sold the last one while I was in Malta, so I bought it. I am thrilled to see that it has a stand and backdrop, with the skyline of Gotham City and the bat-signal behind the figure. I have it on the wall beside my Gambit action figure.

Then I went to the Pho Bo Ga 2 for lunch with commodorified, skud and LMB mailing list friends. A good lunch and a good time was had by all. We talked about many things, including Sam West (no surprise) and hypothetical Lord Edrington/Emperoror Gregor stories. They seemed to find that rather shocking. It sounded fitting to me and I was probably making "hmm" noises.

Then I went to the money exchange place at the World Exchange Plaza, and they had no Maltese money, but sent me to their branch way out in Lincoln Heights. I almost didn't go, but I was feeling stubborn; so I did, and got to read a lot on the bus. There was another woman there getting Maltese money. How many Ottawa people go to Malta, anyway?

Now I'm packing. I'm bound to forget something. The trick is to forget something that isn't important. I have my plane ticket, Maltese money (and some Euros for Germany), hotel info, passport... underwear, toothbrush. Rent is paid, maaboroshi has promised to take care of the birds, maaseru has promised to water plants.

I even packed my sailor costume jacket for the Trafalgar Day celebrations. I hesitated because it's heavy, but really, I couldn't resist.

Comments

[lmondegreen.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to tape anything for you while you're gone?

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Do you get the channel that shows Smallville now? I think it's 166. If you do - I'd love it if you can tape that!

[lmondegreen.livejournal.com]

I only get the time-delayed one on Space, but I'll tape that one for you. You'll get it very-time-delayed anyway :-)

[blackbyrde.livejournal.com]

I hope you have a wonderful time! How exciting! :) :) Be careful though. {{{hugs}}}

BTW, I saw Smallville on Mondays! Channel 6. So weird.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Smallville on Mondays? Is it fifth season? So... confusing!

Thanks for the good wishes, I'll have a wonderful time and I'll be careful and I'll try to keep in touch via LJ if I can find an Internet cafe.

[(Anonymous)]

I missed the store :-(

And everyone was exhausted.

I'll have to mail her one.

Have a wonderful time and give her a hug for me?

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I'm sure she'll be delighted to get it in the mail. I was sorry I didn't have time to get one for her myself, but the Market was the wrong direction, especially since I ended up in Lincoln Heights.

I will happily relay a hug and best wishes and I have every intention of telling her about that delightfuly evil conversation we had on Somerset Stt.

[commodorified.livejournal.com]

Also, must remember to log in.

and Oh, yes, absolutely :-)