chosen professions (being a fundraiser and accountant, respectively). Upon lamenting about how it costs £335.00 to stay in this country, Lisa's response was that I should set up an account on Justgiving to help raise the funds, while my conversation with Alan (the accountant) went something like this:
Joanna (that's me): I can't believe it costs £335.oo to stay in this country!
Alan (my accountant friend): Yes, but that's the same as a TV license for three years would cost
Joanna: Yes, but I'd get hours more enjoyment out of watching a TV than staring at a Indefinite Leave to Remain Document
Alan: Yes, but we'd get hours more fun out of you.
Joanna: Hengh.
Alan: Besides, £335.00 for 5 years is £67.00 per year, which is £5 per month, which is only about £1 per week. So, if you just give up one pint a month, you'll have it paid for.
I feel a bit like a politician in that I've learned that one doesn't have to necessarily be bright, as long as one surrounds oneself with smart people.
Left to right: Lisa and Alan who take good care of me
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