Update on Ginger

Hey y'all

I know I promised postings during the holidays and my travels, but things have just be insane. I was part of a friend's wedding over the weekend, and then flew directly back to England. And that's where everything went hinky.

Trying to come into the UK, I was detained by immigration and refused entry. I keep telling myself it happens to good people all the time, but it doesn't make me any less miserable or humiliated. I'm not going to get into the details of why or how, as legally this is not a good choice, and personally it hurts to think about it.

So what's next? Well, I was let in for 2 weeks, and must return to the US on the 31st (right after I bought an awesome dress for New Year's Eve in London!). Then, I have a couple options. The most ideal would be to try and get a tourist visa for the UK, and return as soon as possible. Other options include staying in the US (very much not ideal), or attempting to find work somewhere else in Europe.

I keep reminding myself that things could be a lot worse, especially in light of the tragedy at Sandy Hook, or thinking about those who are homeless or sick for Christmas. Or those off fighting for our freedom while their families are missing them thousands of miles away. It's so easy to get caught up in one's own personal troubles, and ignore those of the rest of the world. I'm not saying that you should not worry about yourself- of course you should, you need you. But what you should remember is that you are human, like all of us, and everyone has troubles. Everyday, around the world, people are simultaneously trying to fix their own impossible problems. Are your problems any more important than theirs? I know mine aren't.

So in 11 days, I'll be back in the US, and thinking fondly of that wonderful Christmas I was able to spend with my man and his family. And then I'll start planning my next adventure. Hopefully it will lead me back to the UK, but I guess we will have to wait and see!