Alternate Vision

Tugba Sert to the rescue. Something has to be said for individuals who, out of their own will, commit so much time and energy to helping others. She spent close to an hour coordinating information between the consulates in Houston, D.C and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The lady at the Houston consulate first claimed that I needed an education visa but later changed her mind saying that I should infact apply for an intern visa (staj). In addition to the supporting documents that AIESEC Turkey has arranged for (from the company and the MFA), she requires a statement from the Ministry of Labor. Any normal person would have been at their wit's end, especially if they were doing this for someone else. Au contraire. She seemed completely taken up by the apparent hillarity of the situation, and in what I percieve as her eternally cheerful mood, kept plying me with jokes. We are still awaiting final confirmation from the MFA before I can mail my application.
If I do land up obtaining a visa, on time, an early visit to Istanbul is definitely called for to thank this angel of a being, in person.

Just done writing my endless law brief. I stumbled upon this killer sichuan tofu and eggplant recipe, the fruits of which I am currently savoring. I am ready for my 'rita.

Happy thursday:)