*Heathrow – 17th September 1998

Email to TLJ:

S: LTL
Spoke to my mum this morning – she had waved off the plane this morning and they are on their way back now. She was thrilled to meet Hayden again – everyone says how much he looks like me. Had a good chat with her – will tell you about it later.
Good luck with everything today baby. Knock ’em dead and show ’em some leg

T: bet shes’ sad to see Hayden go – like seeing you off again then, was it? or was she happy that time around?

S: HAHAHAHA – you think yr funny – but yr not!
That was only the second time I saw my mum cry – when I left England. First time was when my Grandad died. I hugged her both times.
So what you wearing? You happy? I’m a bit sore in the neck – but no headache yet but I’m sure it will come.
Shaun (what’s my Chinese name – I think I should get one – what kind of symbols would be suitable)

T: my lip’s so sore, it’s making me wince and cry.

S: I can’t even kiss it better – cos it would make it worse.

T: i’m going to have to pout my way through the day.

S: Wish I could see that pout.

T: cheer me up baby, you do – ltl

S: I’m feeling pretty chirpy today. Gonna leave at 4.30. I got an interview at 2pm on Monday for that UNIX position!!! Better polish my shoes hey!
Shauny-worny

T: sha – hun? maybe?
it means silly white trying to be one of us – let’s make fun of him (sorry babe)

S: You will be sorry – very sorry. I got the rope ready!

T: well then, i think you cry more than your mother – you must be the girl of the family (ha). you should definitely go back then baby. and stay there…..no don’t. i’d miss you.

S: Yr stuck with me babe – sorry about that.

T: anyway, i think i’ve only seen my mother cry a few times too – but even though she seems it, i don’t think she’s that tough. she cried over her cheeseburger when dad told her to lay off andrew and they had a bit of a domestic – i remember it well, i felt very sorry for her, and it was wierd to see her cry – i think she tried to hide it – that was
the first time i remember seeing her cry.

S: It’s pretty weird isn’t it. Maybe it was the cheeseburger.

T: good luck baby – you go good! you better put on your favourite dress for the occasion

S: Thanks sweety. I’m not sure I’ll actually WANT to do the job but what the hell – something different to do on a Monday hey!
Well, I’ll just HAVE to go shopping for a new skirt.
Sha-hun (what the flip does that mean)>

T: hey, just did the marketing trial multiple choice thing again – and got 20/22!!!!!! but kept getting stuck on the one question – then i got it finally!!! i got 22!!!!
cool huh, love tlj, ltl…..

S: Hope they ask you the same q’s in the exam! You’re the best baby. I got faith in you – hope you got it in me! Was sad yesterday when you said you felt guilty cos I still don’t think you have anything to be guilty about and after all we are in the here and now….sorry – got off track there can always talk about this some other time when you’ve got less on your mind. Sorry sorry sorry. You r cool yr da best don’t ever expand yr chest
Sha-hun



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