I'm back from Europe and am slowly adjusting to being back at the job. I wish I were back in Madrid but it's just as well since I was running out of Euros. My biggest challenge returning was dealing with London's Heathrow airport. It served as my one stop between Chicago and Barcelona and later Madrid to Chicago. I thought having a 90 minute layover would give me enough time to navigate to my next gate. But unfortunately I didn't account for needing to take a shuttle bus to a different terminal, going to two different security checks, and ultimately on my return trip taking an additional tram train to my final gate. I barely made my flight back.
The highlight of my British Airways flight returning was watching a couple movies that I missed in their theatrical releases. My first movie choice was X-Men The 1st Class. I admit it added some much needed layers to the X-Men story and the initial tight friendship between Magneto and Professor X. I also enjoyed the softer side of Mystique and understood her internal struggle. The second movie choice was Moulin Rouge. I got a kick out of the main characters storyline even if it was a tad bit predictable and felt they all did good with the material they were given. Nicole Kidman especially I thought was great and kinda wished the movie didn't get completely panned. I almost cried towards the end but had to keep myself in check since I was on a plane. I then popped an episode of Community to make me laugh.
Those, some decent airline food, and a nap helped make the 8 hour flight go by quickly. The next challenge after that was dealing with US customs in Chicago. Though it wasn't as bad as when I got back from Toronto a few years back.
Jose was there to pick me up and his timing was perfect, he pulled into the pickup zone just as I was coming out of baggage claim. I admit I was worried about whether or not he would still pick me up. But we had chatted briefly while I was in Madrid on my fling with Madro. He said he was just messing with me. He had feelings for Madro years back but they became good friends so all was good.
And it's a good thing. Apparently Madro has Michigan connections and plans to visit his family around the Christmas holiday. Madro said he'd like to meet me again while we're both in Michigan. So the saga continues there. Who knows? I may visit Madrid again sooner than I think.
Till then it's back to work.
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