a phone conversation with Janne

This morning/last night Janne called on the phone and he and I talked for an hour and a half. We started finalizing times for me to fly out to finally meet him, some things I should expect (this is my first time flying commercially) and how long I could stay, when I would come back and for how long. Not much really, but it was good to hear his voice.

I had an appointment with Doc Sig tonight. Again he was rehashing his doubts about me going overseas. I didn't have the heart to tell him to shut up. I've been seeing him for almost 12 years and I know he only does that because he cares for me as a friend would. He keeps throwing bible at me, which normally I would agree with, but in this case it's just frustrating that he's using the same argument in an effort to convince me when I've already told him it won't happen. It's kind of sad actually. But I'll be leaving for Sweden in two or three weeks and Doc SIg will be out of town until April, so that's one thing off my mind.

I never realized how complicated travel can be. First I have to get to Chicago/O'Hare Airport (either by Greyhound bus or by plane, which involves gates and tickets) then fly out of O'Hare (also gates and tickets, possibly e-tickets). I've never traveled except by car, and the only time I've been outside the US is to Canada, which doesn't really count. Add to that the fact that I'm just gathering the info but it's Janne's money and final decision, sort of. Needless to say I'm nervous.