We get them a lot. This includes visa related questions. In no particular order, and done in good spirits. Mostly people are very positive and thoughtful, but not always… Couldn’t you fall in love with somebody a bit closer? Damn, wish I’d thought of that before turning my falling-in-love switch on. Do you miss him/her? … More 10 Things Not To Say To People In A Long Distance Relationship
Since my last post was a long one, I thought I’d be a bit more concise and write up a few things that I think would benefit anyone also thinking of applying for a K1 (fiance) visa, or those who are presently in the application process. I’m sure some of these are very obvious, but … More K1 Visa: A Bulletpoint Guide
So here I am, sat at the balcony in a coffee place called Benugo (with a very British cup of tea), looking down on Waterloo Station and trying to catch up to the fact that my K1 visa was approved this morning. It’s only hitting me in brief waves at the moment – I’ve been … More The Big Chat.
‘Leap and grow your wings on the way down.’ – Les Brown The plus points of being in a long distance relationship tend to be a little more abstract than the negatives, because the situation is – to be honest – pretty awful a lot of the time. That doesn’t mean they’re without value, though. Far … More Wings
My last trip to Pennsylvania, just under a week ago, was a little different than the others. Physically, it was different because we stayed mostly around where Tina lives, and didn’t organise any week-long expeditions. Mentally, emotionally, the changes were bigger. We knew it was the last trip. My visa interview is scheduled for the … More Transatlantic Transmutation
I got back yesterday from what will be my final non-permanent trip to Pennsylvania (more on this to come) and though a few big steps have been happening lately (more on these also) this post will revolve around one event: our first ever movie date. Yes, we’ve known each other for two years and first met over … More Balancing, and Martians.
I’ve mentioned a number of times about the feelings that come up after a visit, and they’re pretty easy to guess at even for non-LDR folk. But what about just before? This seems an appropriate time to talk about it, as I’m flying over to see Tina for two weeks tomorrow morning and am on the … More Pre-Trip Sensations
When you’re in a largely unfamiliar city trying to find an entirely unfamiliar building for a procedure with pretty high stakes, you want as little extra stress as possible. Knightsbridge Doctors is not monumentally difficult to find, but I certainly took a few wrong turns and ended up a bit more frazzled as a result, … More K1 Visa Medical Part Two: Finding Knightsbridge
Hola. Well, that was quite a day. It began with much sitting and waiting, included some inappropriate Barry White, and ended with some Christmas shopping. I have a theory that when travelling somewhere under not 100% certain conditions it is best to be extraordinarily early. So it was that I arrived at the station where I … More Visa Medical Exam: Part One
Ever have one of those moments where you stop and look where you are and feel amazed? Even if you know exactly where you’re standing, sometimes seeing it in the wider context of your life can be a big deal. I just had one (as you might have guessed – this would be a pretty … More Zoom out
Long Distance Love Songs 