Amanda Takes Off...

You know that old saying about packing? Take half as much clothing and twice as much money (and film). Add to that, "and allow three times the expectation for red tape stuff."

A great-uncle that I didn't know well died on Thursday. I got to see some of my cousins (all of the not-graduated ones) and some family I haven't seen in a while. One of my poor cousins, I refused to agree that he, as a twelve year old, needs a cell phone. He told me I wasn't being "the cool, older cousin." He is a very, very good kid, and I'm sure he'll use his prepaid cell phone for good rather than evil.

I sat near these two cousins.

Both good kids, I left with the Boy Cousin for a while because he couldn't sit still. His mother and Cell Phone (Brother) Cousin were both giving speeches (and Cell Phone Cousin is going to be the president, I promise you) and his dad was in another row, so I followed him to keep an eye on him. He sat down and drew pictures of planes and I showed him how to write his name in Korean. I asked him to draw my picture.

He said, "You're too hard. My mom told me to start with easy things."

"But I am beautiful! Draw me!" I struck a pose, leaning back on one arm.

"OK, but only your head. And don't move your eyes. Stay still."

Voilà! (BS are his initials. Not a comment about me!)