all's well that ends well?

As if the horrible night wasn't enough, I wake up to realize that I've misplaced my I-20. For the uninitiated, an I-20 is an international student's lifeline, especially while traveling.

So I look around telling myself that it will be around the house somewhere. Very soon I was panic-stricken, weak in the knees and everywhere else because of an empty stomach, hunting around madly, not knowing what I would do if I didn't find it. For those of you who know me, this rarely happens. Firstly, I am an organized person, and also responsible. An important document like that would always be in the right place. Secondly, I never panic. I'm very pragmatic, always thinking of a way out - a backup plan or what have you. This time, something changed. Maybe it was the fear of not being able to go home, or the thought of the price of my ticket that would not be refunded if I missed the flight, or just Apple B's troll who decided to bother me. I would like to think it wasn't my friend from last night who put a curse on me for offending her blind faith, or her friend who was mad because I skipped her graduation this afternoon. Whatever it was, it wasn't any fun.

I saw my sister and brother-in-law online, but I didn't talk to them. I went back to the state where I'm in trouble and believe that no one, I repeat NO ONE, except myself can help me. I'm tired of feeling this way, but it's not like I have any alternatives. I would love to be calmed down and consoled by some one. I would love to give away my responsibilities, and troubles to some one who is capable of handling them. Not in this life, it seems..

So, finally, I had to run out of the house to breathe and think. I called up friends who I thought could practically or emotionally support me. Sunshine wasn't available. Goofy was busy, and did not understand the relevance of a lost I-20. Nemo put some sense in my head, and gave me hope. I went back in with a plan - called up the international student services - went over to their office 5 minutes before they close for the weekend - and got a new I-20! Exciting it was, but no fun.

Then we went to shop. Bought loads of candy that just cannot fit into my luggage. Bought cheese for my sis :) the kind she'll love. Then went to Nemo's house to get a copy of After Effects (which is the coolest software ever!!). I also looked around her house and bought stuff. Yes, bought stuff. Nemo is leaving us very soon - she's taken a transfer to NYC (lucky bitch, right?). So everything she owns right now is up for sale! I bought a cool study table (the kind I desperately need) for $15, a full-length mirror (still under negotiation), a garden chair for $5, a laundry basket for $2, and a chair that she will give me for free.

I just got home. There is so much to do at home. I have to clear and clean the two rooms, the kitchen, and the washroom. I also have to help Goofy decorate our department area for the graduation party tomorrow. It's not because I love my department - I'm being paid for it :) Then dinner with Goofy tomorrow night at a nice, new place. And the last breakfast at IHOP Sunday morning with Goofy and Nemo. That's the plan right now..

I'm off now...to the real world. Please pray and cancel out all the curses from people who hate me. I want to reach Delhi on Monday, or I'm staying here forever.