Foreign Guests

Chicago is a so far away. I wonder if I can get this written before they are off the train in Amsterdam? I just returned from drinks and dinner with Julia, Drew (my ex) and Amanda (his girlfriend). We had a wonderful time. I was a bit nervous, and asked Julia to join me as my wing man. But it turned out quite well. I really enjoyed meeting Amanda and was very excited that Drew finally got a stamp on his passport. And the fact that they brought me some presents from home really helped (a bridesmaid dress, a portable hard drive and a book in exchange fro some candy and stroopwaffels - I think I got the better end of the deal). Anyway, it was very nice to chat and catch up and I can only hope that they enjoyed it as much. Well, I can also hope that my heat rash goes away soon too, but at this point it seems to be a pipe dream...