UK terrorist plot foiled...

When I heard how the UK authorties managed to stop a potential terrorist attack on US bound planes for the UK, I had mixed feelings. In one aspect, I was a bit scared, but in retrospect, I know that's what the terrorists want. I don't even know if it's politically correct to call them terrorists, those who have been arrested.

My partner and I are going back home in December, and she's a bit freaked out right now. She asked me last night, as we were reading the newspaper and watching the news if I was scared at all. And I said I wasn't. I always have a sub-conscious fear when ever I fly. But it's just because it's such a long flight, and we're in the air, over the ocean for a LONG time. I think I worry more about running out of fuel, than I do of a terrorist attack.

I know the authorities are doing their very best to precaution everyone, but I DO admit, I'm a bit PEEVED that I won't be able to bring my mobile phone or IPOD on the plane with me. Like I'm REALLY going to put that in my check-in bag. Baggage handlers are notorious for pinching off goods. I've had a camera stolen before. I think about my sister, who has a really nice camera. And if she goes on holiday somewhere, are they going to make her put it in her check in bag? I sure as hell wouldn't. But then if they confiscate it, what will she be able to take pictures with???

When I go home this Xmas, I want to bring my Ipod and my mobile phone. I don't know how I'd survive w/o any music. And my mobile phone will be used while I'm there, to keep in contact with people. I know peopl are on high alert right now..but I just hope that by Xmas, we'll be allowed to bring mobile phones and Ipods.