i'm back from new york, with no luggage! they lost my mom and sister's bags on the way out there, and mine on the way back. and the best part is, they don't know where it is or when it will get back to me. it's now been 48 hours, and they are clueless. i was told to fax in all my receipts for clothing and toiletries for reimbursement.

normally i'd shop at express, but this sounds like a situation that calls for a little banana republic. i am in for one KILLER outfit. and i'm searching for the most expensive undergarments i can find. i feel like i need some diamonds on my ass. and shoes? why not? how can i go on without shoes?!

but i'm glad to be home. family is great, travel is great, but enough is enough, and i'm glad it's over.

...well, almost over, pending the arrival of my luggage. if it's missing for more than 5 days, we'll start talking about all of the irreplaceable items in there.