I realize it's been a while since my last blog. I have been really pre-occupied with this Sweden business. I've been working on the visa, the apartment, the plane fare, and everything else that needs to be taken care of. I am about to crack.

I finally got my visa stuff in to the Swedish Embassy. They called me this morning when I was in class. The woman left a message that said, "Hi, we need to confirm some things from you. We got your application fee in the mail but we have no cr--------------- from you. so please give us a call at 03-234-3BEEP!" So, there was some kind of phone interference when she was telling me what they don't have so i missed that. THEN the end of the phone number was cut off by the beep. When I got the number and called back, the visa department was closed. I still don't know what's going on.

I did get some good news today. It turns out that I have a place in the dormitories. That takes a huge weight off my mind. Now I will have a place live right after I get there. whew! I can stash my luggage and go exploring...

if I ever get there. I spent 2 hours at the travel agency today. I had wanted to go to Korea for a couple days before leaving for Sweden and originally, they said it was a smart move, that it would be cheaper. Well, today, he tells me that there is some kind of problem with doing that. We went through so many different plans that I can't keep them all straight. I'm pretty frustrated now. I would really like Korea to work out.