sad day

i hate that i haven't blogged all the many wonderful experiences i've been having in london. but i guess i was too busy having too much fun to take the time to sit down and recap them.

until now.

today was not a good day. and i need to work through it to feel better.

i still have jet lag from my recent trip to the states for two friend's weddings. i'm feeling a little under the weather. my husband is still in the states. and i was simply feeling a bit lonely as i rolled out of the wrong side of the bed this morning.

then, i got the phone call from the states. my beloved kitty died last night. my mom was taking care of her for me in arizona. oreo was having a grand time exploring a new home. and my mom was actually learning to love her (this from a woman who could hardly stand to see a cat, much less be in the same room). oreo was the closest thing my mom has to a grandchild, and she took her in with open arms, litterbox and all. apparently oreo went to sleep and never woke up. no clue. it's just so sad to be so far away. and i felt especially sad for my dear mom who had to deal with the guilt of telling me. but, i had a good cry, looked at some old photos and said goodbye to my dear sweet "orey porey". she was a great cat. really.

oh, but it gets better -- i mean, worse.

to cheer myself up, my friend roxi and i decide to go to a pub in notting hill -- meeting up with a lot of her great friends. like all the other girls, i put my purse down in a corner, covered it with my jacket and started to mingle. all of a sudden, i had a bad feeling and decided to check my purse. it was gone. gone.

thankfully -- a big, big thankfully -- i had my wallet in my jean pocket.

the bastards took my old ratty purse, cell phone (kind of sucks), digital camera (really sucks), my favorite lipstick, umbrella and my favorite scarf from my husband. they probably got some old gum and dirty kleenex. hah! but, they didn't get my wallet. they did get the keys to my flat -- i'm praying they don't find my address. and, i'm changing the locks ASAP.

man, it just sucks. but, i was stupid and left it for them.

please send me your cell phone numbers as i've lost them all.

i'm so glad that today is over.

night night.