Who would have thought it - the administrative department here at the institute is like a well oiled chainsaw, cutting through stacks of Italian bureaucracy like a hot knife through butter. In one day I have a signed contract, and already have an entry pass. I have decided on a flat and all associated paperwork is being completed. Tomorrow I sign that contract too and open a bank account.
Amazing.
What could go wrong? ...
PS - a little aside: I just noticed that that blurred picture of me, top-left, was actually taken in Italy. We were holidaying in Tuscany when Yousef was just 3 (I think) and that pic is taken outside of the main cathedral in Florence (although I can't remember its name!). Horizontal stripes in various shades of terracotta and cream and grey - a feature of the churches and cathedrals here.
6 comments:
i refuse to believe that Italian bureaucracy can be dealt faster and easier than Japanese bureaucracy...!! it took me months to get these stuff in Tokyo. its obviously a trap! :p
on the other hand, everything seems to be going well, wheeeeeeeeee! :)
also Alex says, and i quote, "[you're] so hot now!". You are now a model to us all!
Your friends are weird!
Signed;
A friend.
They look comparatively normal in writing.
Totally weird, and even weider when you meet them in person - but I wouldn't want any ordinary friends anyway!
(And, hey I count you as one of my best friends, so what does that say? he he!)
Me - a role model - hardly! I am totally gealous of all of you guys, Sydney, Tokyo, Tallinn - also Rob in Sweden. So, you can see where I am getting my inspiration from!
Hope you three are having a great re-union in Syndey and I so wish I was there. The apartment I have decided on definitely has room for visitors, so you know if you find yourself somewhere near the med, you know where to come!
oops - can't spell jealous!
i couldn't agree more with insanodag, lol
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