Thursday, December 31, 2009

on becoming a russian spy

This passport cover, given by my very own agent Marshall, was created by the design group Kikkerland.


As many of you know, I have recently been recruited by the government to work in Russia. Please see the below photo as proof. Real spies hold their passports upside down.


In the meantime my cover story will be that of a typical American student studying abroad in the United Kingdom. Home base is an inconspicuous flat in inner London called Langton Close.



I'm scheduled to depart on Monday, January 4th from Boston. I will use this blog to keep everyone back in the U.S. up to date on my non-confidential activities.

Note: museums in London are free admission... I will continue to post intermittently about contemporary art in much the same format as I have in the past.

10 comments:

  1. I LOVE MARSHALL!!! And I am very proud of that reference melissa!!

    - Katie

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  2. This is undoubtedly the coolest passport case ever.

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  3. nice red tint. looking forward to posts from london. -agent m

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  4. Am so glad you're blogging, Melissa! Can't wait to follow your abroad shenanigans! Miss you!

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  5. I hope you have a really great time, this is an awesome experience for you. Be sure to send your mom postcards. ;o)

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  6. Melissa has arrived and is in her flat. We got a call at 6:27 AM our time. She is exhausted as she walked from tube to her flat. Will be on the internet in 2 to 3 days as she said.
    We thank God she is safe.
    Ernie/Grump/Dad

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  7. Package coming Thursday. Bring your support belt. Lots of things you need. Gram was all over Plymouth County rounding up STUFF.
    Love ya and stay safe, "Grump"

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  8. Good to hear from you by e-mail. You have to catch up with their time and you will be OK.
    It's called, "jet lag".
    Love ya, Grump

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  9. Glad you made it safely! Get some rest when you can, and HAVE A BLAST!!!!!! Send a post card when you catch your breath and get settled. oxox

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  10. Glad to hear your getting in the grove there. I knew it wouldn't take you long. Another package on it's way today. Things you wanted and things we thought you would need. Hey stay warm and don't get buried in tooo much snow. All 1/4 of an inch of it. Love ya lots, Grump

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