Friday, February 08, 2008

Unstoppable Imagination on a Brilliant Day

The much anticipated day has come. My cousin and her husband arrived in Sydney at 8 this morning! I've been looking forward to this day ever since we said our farewells in May 2005... This is her first trip to Australia, my father and I have arranged a few specialities for their holiday. Dad is sending them to Melbourne for 3 days and I'm taking then to the Hunter Valley and going for a trip to climb the Harbour Bridge.

I didn't attend the airport this morning however much I wanted to. I've requested a few days off and I guess they would've been a little jet lagged and the only desire would be to settle in at dad's place and have a shower. I'll be going to dad's directly after work for dinner.

Only a few minutes ago my little phone sang its tune and RR! He got back from his south American expedition today. Smiling form ear to ear! After my attempt at witty reply and altogether trying not to sound overly excited my imagination ran wild.

... I went to the airport this morning to meet see my cousin who I haven't seen in 2 and a half years, it was me and my dad, we parked the car in the overpriced car park, walked over to the arrivals gates, past the Krispy Kreame donut stand each having an internal debate whether or not to purchase one then eagerly perused the arrivals board for their flight information.

It was determined that we have good time and waited at the gate for them to come through customs, this is when I see a familiar face, RR walks through the sliding door, he sees me a smile riddled with surprise and a devastating hint of horror... My excitement is still overwhelming as my cousins are about to walk out, RR is anxious I don't see it nor think anything of it and introduce him to my dad!

My cousin emerges from the door, I squeal with excitement, RR would realize at that precise moment it was just serendipitous timing and he scores getting a lift home with us - and I get a kiss that knocks me off my feet...


I'm looking forward to seeing my cousin, her husband and RR so much I'm whilling the minutes to speed by. Happy weekend everyone!!!

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