After a quick Starbuck’s breakfast/lunch, I took the tube to Piccadilly Circus and walked up Shaftesbury Avenue to Forbidden Planet. There I spent some time browsing Doctor Who collectibles (walked away with an 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver LED torch) and had a look at some books. Ended up buying a novel by Mike Carey, whom I’ve only read comics by (he wrote the Sandman spin-off Lucifer, among other things). It looked interesting. Also got a kick out of finding that teenage fantasy romance of the kind Stephanie Meyer writes was NOT in the sci-fi and fantasy shelves, but had their own section: Paranormal Romance. WIN!

After that, I took a brief trip to Orc’s Nest and looked at RPG books. Couldn’t buy anything, cause I can’t fit them in my luggage, but found some cool stuff I might check out later.

Then I took a break from the nerdiness and went by a couple of clothes shops. Ended up buying a nice dress that was on sale at Mango. I’m sure I’ll be able to fit it in my luggage somehow, though I’m not so sure about the belt that came with it. That’s okay, it wasn’t particularly nice anyway. I have much better belts (made from actual leather, no less) at home. I’m thinking I’ll wear the dress for New Years Eve.

After that I went to Hamley’s and had a look at Harry Potter collectibles and science toys. Didn’t buy anything there either, but I always go to Hamley’s. Can’t break a good tradition now.

I was going to go to the British Museum, but it was already closed when I got there. Oh, well. Next time. So I went and shopped at Sainsbury’s instead, bought some food to eat (didn’t feel like real dinner, so I bought some salad and things) and a big bottle of San Pellegrino. So I’m set for tonight.

I’m pretty ready to go home, though it’s in no way certain that I’ll be flying tomorrow. The following message is now up on HeathrowAirport.com:

“We are operating a reduced schedule until 06:00 on Wednesday, 22 December.”

So, we’ll see. Maybe my flight is in the reduced schedule, maybe it’s not. Whatever you can do for me, do. You know, pray, send good thoughts, happy juju, whatever you happen to believe works, please, please just do it. I’m open for anything right now… Just don’t sacrifice any kittens. That would make me sad.

Thinking I’ll watch a movie tonight or something. Not gonna stress now. Whatever happens happens. Nothing I can do about it, really, except try to remain positive.