I just had a glass of water from the tap!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Hiawatha Park.
It turns out that beauty DOES exist in this crazy place. Shocking, right?
This morning was a SPLENDID one. We went for a 35 minute run (led by two ELITE track stars <---- Nathan and Nikki) and I think the experience turned Anthony into a HARDCORE runner!!! We're hoping he may come to Iceland to compete with us!
Ah - I LOVE CANADA! I love fresh air. And I also love DOLLARAMA (yippee - today I purchased Canada pencils for my students in Kuwait)!
YESTERDAY.....
turned out to be a lot of fun (even though the Soo is far from similar to the planned anniversary destination: Rome)! It was the first day we saw SUNSHINE since being home and we were lucky to attend the BEAUTIFUL wedding ceremony of Phil's friend, E.J. E.j. married a gorgeous bride and him and the Mrs. put on a great reception at a hotel in town. It was fun to dance with Phillip (HELLO B.A. in MOVEMENT STUDIES!) and I had the pleasure of meeting many of Phil's high school buddies.
This morning we are heading to a "pretty area" (<------ does the soo have one of these? BAHA) to go for a run! More lunch dates and get together's await us this afternoon and evening!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
YA FREAKIN' RIGHT.
Imagine my face when we pulled up to THIS place for my hair appointment this morning. Then imagine my face when the hair stylist told me that he doesn't know how to do braids.
YEESH. And to think we're going MORE NORTH after this.
On our way to the Soo......
Lindsay: What does that sign even mean?
Phil: What sign?
Lindsay: The caution sign with the horse and carriage....
Phil: (laughing) HUN! You have to watch out for those horse's and carriage's out here!
Friday, June 24, 2011
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVE!!!!
Wowee - tomorrow is our first anniversary! I can't wait to see what romance Phil has planned for us up north.
BAHA. I suppose we will have a "belated" celebration!
I love you, DARLING :)
And The Fun Continued....
After visiting Taylor and "Joyce-icle" (<---- Phil's nickname for Joyce), we headed to Wasaga Beach to visit with my Nan and Pop. We were lucky that my little cousin Lauren was there too and had lots of fun chatting with her about school, watching her and Nan engage in a wicked game of "Chinese Checkers", and admiring her detailed drawings of various pets!
Playing with Cisco (one of the top three dogs in the world) was another highlight of our trip! Cisco is the sweetest thing - so small and cuddly! I reiterated to Phil that I wanted a small "purse puppy" and he agreed that I could keep Cisco if Nan was willing to give him away. Too bad Nan is taking a strong stance AGAINST that motion.
For dinner we enjoyed a BBQ prepared by Pop. Nan purchased special hamburgers called "sliders" for the girls - which are the most adorable pieces of meat I have ever eaten! (Yep, I did just refer to meat as "ADORABLE"). Phil loaded his hamburger with fried onions (I'm lying) and he ate lots of vegetables throughout the afternoon (still lying....Nan bought him all sorts of MUNCHIES!!!!!).
Anyways, our visit in Wasaga was SUPER DUPER and this morning we will embark on our journey to "the soo". I wonder how the 6-7 hour car ride will go.........
Gotta pack up! Blog ya later :)
Playing with Cisco (one of the top three dogs in the world) was another highlight of our trip! Cisco is the sweetest thing - so small and cuddly! I reiterated to Phil that I wanted a small "purse puppy" and he agreed that I could keep Cisco if Nan was willing to give him away. Too bad Nan is taking a strong stance AGAINST that motion.
For dinner we enjoyed a BBQ prepared by Pop. Nan purchased special hamburgers called "sliders" for the girls - which are the most adorable pieces of meat I have ever eaten! (Yep, I did just refer to meat as "ADORABLE"). Phil loaded his hamburger with fried onions (I'm lying) and he ate lots of vegetables throughout the afternoon (still lying....Nan bought him all sorts of MUNCHIES!!!!!).
Anyways, our visit in Wasaga was SUPER DUPER and this morning we will embark on our journey to "the soo". I wonder how the 6-7 hour car ride will go.........
Gotta pack up! Blog ya later :)
Our Afternoon in Pictures.
Matching "MC HAMMER" pants from Sri Lanka!!!! Dana has a pair too :) HELLO KEMPENFEST!
Acting silly with Uncle Phil! 
Dance, dance! Next time I will bring my TAP SHOES!!!
The twist and shout! (A spectacular workout with a two year old)!
"What's an ocean? Are there crocodiles in the ocean? How about fish? Are there crabs at the beach?"
What do you think of her "Kuwaiti flag" tee?! Thursday, June 23, 2011
(INSERT "SO HAPPY" HERE)
Last night we talked with Joycie on the phone and GUESS WHAT?! She is now able to say "Aunt Lindsay" and "Uncle Phil"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tear)
Cannot wait for our lunch date today!!!
10 AWESOME THINGS.....
1) Being upgraded to economy "COMFORT" class.
2) Holding hands without fear.
3) A very green outdoors!
4) Chopping off 4 inches of "dehydrated-to-death" hair.
5) Vehicles with seat heaters, a built in GPS, and a camera for backing up.
6) Vanilla Chai Tea soy milk from Bolthouse Farms.
7) Having the option to use a map or ask for help.
8) Watching the NHL awards and LOVING IT because it's with your family.
9) Rain.
10) A dog like Clifford.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
We're HOME!!!!!
And it feels SO GOOD to be here!!! This morning we were up at 5:30 - had a great breakfast, chatted with Dad and Julie, played with Coco, went for a run outside (and saw two baby foxes!), and then had a tea party on the dock with Dana. Now, we're onto some trashy tv, and OF COURSE, MORE TEA!!!!!!!
Here are our first pictures of Summer 2011:
Here are our first pictures of Summer 2011:
Monday, June 20, 2011
Goodbye, KUWAIT!
Inshallah, we will return in August - refreshed and ready to begin another great year of teaching!
Leaving Home for Home, Home.
This morning I woke up feeling very strange. I had a few tears last night over some neighbourly goodbyes, but really thought that I would wake up this morning with pure excitement for our flight later today. Notta. I woke up feeling a little sad. Bizarre, right?
So here's what I think it is - the curse of international teaching. You see, when we're in Kuwait, the people we work with are the people we live with are the people we play with. These people become our "second family" - very quickly! - and it makes our fairwell's with them as bittersweet as the goodbye's we say to our "first family" at the end of August. It's hard to say so long to people who have laughed, cried, and SURVIVED a year abroad with us. Just like it's hard to say so long to the people who have laughed, cried, and SURVIVED our years in Canada with us.
Ah - perhaps we feel a little overwhelmed with all of the packing we have to do, cleaning we have to do, and "boarding up in case of sandstorms" we have to do. Let's hope our productive last day in Kuwait brings back PURE HAPPINESS, one "item-in-the-suitcase" at a time!!!
See you soon, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!! (Ahhhh - there it is.....SOME HAPPY! That must be the trick: to think of all of YOU!)
LOVE YOU LOTS!!!!!!
Linds and Phil
XOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXO
So here's what I think it is - the curse of international teaching. You see, when we're in Kuwait, the people we work with are the people we live with are the people we play with. These people become our "second family" - very quickly! - and it makes our fairwell's with them as bittersweet as the goodbye's we say to our "first family" at the end of August. It's hard to say so long to people who have laughed, cried, and SURVIVED a year abroad with us. Just like it's hard to say so long to the people who have laughed, cried, and SURVIVED our years in Canada with us.
Ah - perhaps we feel a little overwhelmed with all of the packing we have to do, cleaning we have to do, and "boarding up in case of sandstorms" we have to do. Let's hope our productive last day in Kuwait brings back PURE HAPPINESS, one "item-in-the-suitcase" at a time!!!
See you soon, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!! (Ahhhh - there it is.....SOME HAPPY! That must be the trick: to think of all of YOU!)
LOVE YOU LOTS!!!!!!
Linds and Phil
XOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXO
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Half-Way to THREE!!!!
Today our niece is two and a HALF years old!!! WOWEE!!!!!
We can't wait to see you, JOYCIE GIRL!!!!
XOXO.
Creative Friday's.
At our gym, workout classes are available and on-going from Saturday to Thursday each week. I don't usually take advantage of the various classes offered, but I do make sure to get my fair share of "studio time" on Friday afternoons! On Friday's, the gym is only open from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and during these hours the two studios are EMPTY! Not a single class is happening and I have never witnessed another member use the studio unless an instructor is present. For this reason, I call my Friday gym session my "Creative Friday"!!!!
Every Friday, I do a little bit of warming up and then proceed to the studio to make-up my own workout (<----- like doing "arts & crafts" with movement). Sometimes I skip, sometimes I use the step, sometimes I bring out the bouncy balls..........I do whatever I am in the mood for and I LOVE IT. Yesterday I was inspired by an episode of The Biggest Loser and decided to try out some "Jillian" moves to get the sweat dripping. Well, not only did they do THAT - I feel like I have lost all mobility in my legs today. JILLIAN ROCKS! (And so do Creative Friday's!)
Lucky for me, I am off to the spa with Pat this morning! The massage that comes with the spa pedi should do the trick :)
Every Friday, I do a little bit of warming up and then proceed to the studio to make-up my own workout (<----- like doing "arts & crafts" with movement). Sometimes I skip, sometimes I use the step, sometimes I bring out the bouncy balls..........I do whatever I am in the mood for and I LOVE IT. Yesterday I was inspired by an episode of The Biggest Loser and decided to try out some "Jillian" moves to get the sweat dripping. Well, not only did they do THAT - I feel like I have lost all mobility in my legs today. JILLIAN ROCKS! (And so do Creative Friday's!)
Lucky for me, I am off to the spa with Pat this morning! The massage that comes with the spa pedi should do the trick :)
Friday, June 17, 2011
"Teacher Stuff"
I am happy to announce two things:
1) I purchased my very first "teacher stuff" for my grade 6 classroom next year! I got three motivational posters and "science" certificates for students who are working hard!!! I cannot wait to get more fun things over the summer and prepare my room at the end of August!!!
2) Phil (<---- yes, PHIL!) purchased his very first "teacher stuff" EVER!!!! He got some sports cut-outs to jazz-up the sports boards next year and some "sportsmanship awards" to give out to the grade 5's each week!!! [It was really cute seeing Phil browse the store. Whether he admits it to you or not, HE LOVES TEACHING MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!!]
School's the best.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Thank Goodness It's THURSDAY!!!!!!!
Today has been a good day. Besides marking our final "full week" at work for the year, we didn't have to be at school until 8 and we got to come back home at lunch time! This afternoon we are catching up on "The Bachelorette" and then heading to a chalet for some FUN in the SUN :)
FOUR MORE SLEEPS until we fly home!!!!!!!!!
Excited to see ALL OF YOU!!!!!
XOXO
Everything Has a Place.
Here's the situation: Phil likes to do sudoku's while I am reading or playing on my computer. That's fine enough. But the thing is this: he continuously stores his "sudoku" pen on MY BEDSIDE TABLE. <---- not fine. This afternoon, this conversation arose as Phil went over to my bedside table to retrieve his pen:
Lindsay: PHILLIP! Why don't you keep that pen on YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE!
Phillip: Because that is where it goes.
Lindsay: SAYS WHO?!
Phillip: Linds, it's just always been kept there. My bedside table is nice and tidy.
Lindsay: Well - mine could be too, but you're ruining its "organization" potential by storing your things on it!!!!!!
Lindsay: PHILLIP! Why don't you keep that pen on YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE!
Phillip: Because that is where it goes.
Lindsay: SAYS WHO?!
Phillip: Linds, it's just always been kept there. My bedside table is nice and tidy.
Lindsay: Well - mine could be too, but you're ruining its "organization" potential by storing your things on it!!!!!!
Monday, June 13, 2011
MEN.
Phillip: (enters the room in a panic with a concerned look on his face) I forgot to ask you, did you pick up the tickets?!
Lindsay: (thinking "oh no, what did I screw up this time?") WHAT TICKETS?!!!!!!
Phillip: The tickets to the........GUN SHOW (flexes muscles and smiles)
Lindsay: PHIL!!!!!!!!!! GAHHHHHHHH!
Things That Deserve a "YIPPEE":
* Leaving for the airport in ONE WEEK EXACTLY! Traveling to Amsterdam (12 hour stopover) and then onward to CANADA!!!! YIPPEE!!!!
* A husband who laughs at all of my jokes (which are very un-funny for the most part). YIPPEE!!!!!
* Finding chai tea at the Marks & Spencer this weekend. YIPPEE!!!!
* Having all of the plants in the hallway put in my classroom at school! I love the jungle-like look. In fact, I wish they were in my room ALL YEAR LONG! YIPPEE!!!!!
* Being done REPORT CARDS!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!
* Eating refrigerated mint dark chocolate from Lindt on a HOT AS EVER day. YIPPEEEE!
* Having enough time after school to go to the gym, make a good dinner, do the dishes, and have time to relax before passing out for the night! YIPPEE!!!!
* Thinking about our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY and remembering the beauty of our wedding-for-two!!! YIPPEE!!!
* Laying in bed with a cozy duvet and a cup of my favourite warm beverage. YIPPEE!!!!
* A husband who laughs at all of my jokes (which are very un-funny for the most part). YIPPEE!!!!!
* Finding chai tea at the Marks & Spencer this weekend. YIPPEE!!!!
* Having all of the plants in the hallway put in my classroom at school! I love the jungle-like look. In fact, I wish they were in my room ALL YEAR LONG! YIPPEE!!!!!
* Being done REPORT CARDS!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!
* Eating refrigerated mint dark chocolate from Lindt on a HOT AS EVER day. YIPPEEEE!
* Having enough time after school to go to the gym, make a good dinner, do the dishes, and have time to relax before passing out for the night! YIPPEE!!!!
* Thinking about our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY and remembering the beauty of our wedding-for-two!!! YIPPEE!!!
* Laying in bed with a cozy duvet and a cup of my favourite warm beverage. YIPPEE!!!!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Warrior Dash 2011
This is what Phil and Stephen are doing on July 9th at the Horseshoe Valley Resort! What an excellent way for brothers of viking heritage to bond :)
ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER.
Right now I am watching a segment about bullying on the Ellen show. My heart is breaking as I listen to the number of kids who have committed suicide as a result of never-ending mistreatment from their peers. YEESH. I feel like heading to the streets and bringing hope to as many people as I can.
Perhaps I will make that my mission tomorrow: to smile, to compliment, to hug, to encourage, to listen, and to brighten the day of others. With any luck, those I encounter will "pay it forward"!
Sending out a hug to the world.......
Friday, June 10, 2011
IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.
* Phil had his final basketball game of the year last night. It was the "gold medal match" (<---- is this what you call it in basketball?), but they lost by 3 points. I'm sure they will dig deep to win the title next year!
* A Starbucks has opened close to our flat. It is across the highway and down the road - which is a nice walk in the winter weather and an impossible destination NOW. I am excited to be able to walk there with friends in the fall :)
* We randomly found out that we are collecting "points" on our VISA card. Who knew?! They emailed us with a gift card to Future Shop! YAHOO!
* Can you believe that guy Bentley from the Bachelorette?! I can't.
* Tonight we are going out for a fancy dinner with our neighbours. I am excited to see Phil wear something that is NOT DRY-FIT (although he really does ROCK the clothes he wears to work every day!). I am also excited to have our first Italian-food-outing since moving to Kuwait! YUMMMMMMM!
* Tomorrow night there is an "empty the fridge" party: a potluck intended to get rid of any food still kickin' around in the kitchen. We have lots of cake mix and icing in our cupboard (from when I assumed I would never see cake frosting at the grocery store ever again). I think I will stick to my famous "cupcakes" :)
* I recently started to follow two celebs on twitter: Guiliana Rancic and Kim Kardashian. Like them both, but I'm starting to think they over-tweet. Is that possible? Speaking of Twitter, what does it mean when the "#" sign is used? I'm a beginner. Any help you can give is appreciated!
* My dad JUST got his birthday card in the mail! I mailed that sucker MONTHS AGO!!!! I secretly think the mail system can sense "important mail" and relaxes the transit process accordingly. AY AY AY! Next year I will mail his card out in September!
* Mini pizzas in the sandwich maker are the new big hit at the Parkinson house. A little pizza sauce and cheese (grilled to perfection) can really point your day in the right direction! Try one - guaranteed you'll be smiling for hours :)
How was your tea my dear?
XOXO
* A Starbucks has opened close to our flat. It is across the highway and down the road - which is a nice walk in the winter weather and an impossible destination NOW. I am excited to be able to walk there with friends in the fall :)
* We randomly found out that we are collecting "points" on our VISA card. Who knew?! They emailed us with a gift card to Future Shop! YAHOO!
* Can you believe that guy Bentley from the Bachelorette?! I can't.
* Tonight we are going out for a fancy dinner with our neighbours. I am excited to see Phil wear something that is NOT DRY-FIT (although he really does ROCK the clothes he wears to work every day!). I am also excited to have our first Italian-food-outing since moving to Kuwait! YUMMMMMMM!
* Tomorrow night there is an "empty the fridge" party: a potluck intended to get rid of any food still kickin' around in the kitchen. We have lots of cake mix and icing in our cupboard (from when I assumed I would never see cake frosting at the grocery store ever again). I think I will stick to my famous "cupcakes" :)
* I recently started to follow two celebs on twitter: Guiliana Rancic and Kim Kardashian. Like them both, but I'm starting to think they over-tweet. Is that possible? Speaking of Twitter, what does it mean when the "#" sign is used? I'm a beginner. Any help you can give is appreciated!
* My dad JUST got his birthday card in the mail! I mailed that sucker MONTHS AGO!!!! I secretly think the mail system can sense "important mail" and relaxes the transit process accordingly. AY AY AY! Next year I will mail his card out in September!
* Mini pizzas in the sandwich maker are the new big hit at the Parkinson house. A little pizza sauce and cheese (grilled to perfection) can really point your day in the right direction! Try one - guaranteed you'll be smiling for hours :)
How was your tea my dear?
XOXO
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
"Baby, I Was Born THIS Way!"
Haha, this is my NEW FAVOURITE LINE to say to Phil when he gives me the "are you really doing that?" face. <------ often seen whilst I am being SILLY.
Dancing in the living room? Singing in the shower? Jumping on the bed? BABY - I WAS BORN THIS WAY!
Thanks Gaga ;)
Things I will miss over the summer:
* Instant warmth (achieved with a single step outside)
* The Avenues (Best People Watching Venue, perhaps EVER)
* Our building buddies :) (As well as friends/family that are one floor away as opposed to many hours away!)
* The call to prayer. (It allows me to judge time and reminds me that I am living somewhere COOL and DIFFERENT!)
* Students. (YES. I SAID IT. I WILL MISS THEM!!!!)
* Caribou Coffee. Is there one of these in Canada??
* Mani/Pedi's for a REASONABLE price :)
* Our cozy apartment. (I think I will miss this VERY, VERY much!)
* Dare I say it?! SANDSTORMS! There is a kind of excitement that comes with them.....sorta similar to the one you may get during a thunderstorm! (Speaking of sandstorms, we are anticipated to have a BIG ONE this weekend! Inshallah, the dust stays OUT of the house!)
* My Blackberry. <---- its trip home is TO BE DETERMINED.
* Listening to Phil speak Egyptian arabic with cab drivers, restaurant servers, and sales personnel.
* The Avenues (Best People Watching Venue, perhaps EVER)
* Our building buddies :) (As well as friends/family that are one floor away as opposed to many hours away!)
* The call to prayer. (It allows me to judge time and reminds me that I am living somewhere COOL and DIFFERENT!)
* Students. (YES. I SAID IT. I WILL MISS THEM!!!!)
* Caribou Coffee. Is there one of these in Canada??
* Mani/Pedi's for a REASONABLE price :)
* Our cozy apartment. (I think I will miss this VERY, VERY much!)
* Dare I say it?! SANDSTORMS! There is a kind of excitement that comes with them.....sorta similar to the one you may get during a thunderstorm! (Speaking of sandstorms, we are anticipated to have a BIG ONE this weekend! Inshallah, the dust stays OUT of the house!)
* My Blackberry. <---- its trip home is TO BE DETERMINED.
* Listening to Phil speak Egyptian arabic with cab drivers, restaurant servers, and sales personnel.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Bed Resident.
Last night I fell asleep THREE TIMES before I went to bed for good. And, contrary to popular belief, none of these naps gave me the little "pick me up" that I was aiming for. I think this means I am exhausted....
Thank goodness we will be home in TWO weeks (and 12 hours)!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Over $10,000!!!!
Hey! Check out our fundraising thermometer!!! We have less than $2000 to raise to meet our goal!!! Thank you to all of you who have donated so far! Click on the "Team Diabetes" logo on the right side of the page if you wish to contribute!
IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.
* Last night we made pizza for dinner! I think it was the perfect date :)
* Season 1 of "The Big C" is complete. LOVE IT. Season 1 of "Parenthood" is ALMOST complete. LOVE IT TOO. As for "The Bachelorette" / re-runs of "The Bachelor".....we're hooked. I think we have an obsession with reality tv. And I'm okay with that.
* Yesterday I went with Pat to get my nails done. I selected "ROMEO & JOLIET" for both my fingers and my toes. It is a dark brown and shimmery colour that says "don't mess with me" and "I'm lots of fun" at the same time. I feel it is appropriate for the remaining weeks of school. Speaking of which, we only have one teaching day left and then exams!!!! (Side note: I had an AMAZING week at school with my students. This week they were ALL-STARS and I've decided the goodbyes will be tougher than originally predicted!)
* On Thursday night, we went for a very nice dinner at the Sahara Kuwait Resort. The view of the golf course was beautiful and the meal itself was DELICIOUS!!!! As for the company? Also good!
* Next year we will have to pack more Ombrelle in the suitcase. I really thought we went a little overboard with the sunscreen purchase last summer, but it turns out we only have a smidgen left! Good thing the extreme heat has restricted our outings to "indoor activities". In the summer, we will be sure to go even MORE overboard for our second year in Kuwait!
* I GOT MAIL!!!! Thank you JAZZ for your postcard from BARBADOS!!!! It was a great surprise on a Thursday afternoon! LOVE YOU!!!!!!! xoxoxoxooxoxox
* Kelly and Pat downloaded a bunch of James Durbin off iTunes. We quite enjoy driving around and singing along with our favourite Idol :)
* People keep talking about the temperature here (which has been in the low 50's this week). I agree that it is hot, but I still enjoy my first step outside in the morning and I sometimes go outside during the day to better appreciate the AC. The warm air completely blankets you and I LOVE IT. I hope I don't freeze back home this summer! I hear the weather is supposed to be HOT and HUMID :) YAHOO!!!!!
* Today we must do some grocery shopping (fingers crossed for "my cereal" and vanilla tea!), tutoring, and then some tidying up! We may even go and adopt a puppy named CHESTER :) (<------ this is me playing pretend. There is no way this event is happening today. Phil has made himself very clear.)
How was your tea my dear?
XOXO
* Season 1 of "The Big C" is complete. LOVE IT. Season 1 of "Parenthood" is ALMOST complete. LOVE IT TOO. As for "The Bachelorette" / re-runs of "The Bachelor".....we're hooked. I think we have an obsession with reality tv. And I'm okay with that.
* Yesterday I went with Pat to get my nails done. I selected "ROMEO & JOLIET" for both my fingers and my toes. It is a dark brown and shimmery colour that says "don't mess with me" and "I'm lots of fun" at the same time. I feel it is appropriate for the remaining weeks of school. Speaking of which, we only have one teaching day left and then exams!!!! (Side note: I had an AMAZING week at school with my students. This week they were ALL-STARS and I've decided the goodbyes will be tougher than originally predicted!)
* On Thursday night, we went for a very nice dinner at the Sahara Kuwait Resort. The view of the golf course was beautiful and the meal itself was DELICIOUS!!!! As for the company? Also good!
* Next year we will have to pack more Ombrelle in the suitcase. I really thought we went a little overboard with the sunscreen purchase last summer, but it turns out we only have a smidgen left! Good thing the extreme heat has restricted our outings to "indoor activities". In the summer, we will be sure to go even MORE overboard for our second year in Kuwait!
* I GOT MAIL!!!! Thank you JAZZ for your postcard from BARBADOS!!!! It was a great surprise on a Thursday afternoon! LOVE YOU!!!!!!! xoxoxoxooxoxox
* Kelly and Pat downloaded a bunch of James Durbin off iTunes. We quite enjoy driving around and singing along with our favourite Idol :)
* People keep talking about the temperature here (which has been in the low 50's this week). I agree that it is hot, but I still enjoy my first step outside in the morning and I sometimes go outside during the day to better appreciate the AC. The warm air completely blankets you and I LOVE IT. I hope I don't freeze back home this summer! I hear the weather is supposed to be HOT and HUMID :) YAHOO!!!!!
* Today we must do some grocery shopping (fingers crossed for "my cereal" and vanilla tea!), tutoring, and then some tidying up! We may even go and adopt a puppy named CHESTER :) (<------ this is me playing pretend. There is no way this event is happening today. Phil has made himself very clear.)
How was your tea my dear?
XOXO
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
1 June 2011
Who knew there was a whole day dedicated to RUNNING?! Had I have known this earlier, I would have made my time on the treadmill tonight a little more exciting! But YOU, my Canadian comrades - YOU still have a lot of day ahead of you! Make your "national running day" celebration an EXTRA-FUN one!
LUCKY ME!
This is what I received today from one of my classes! You can bet it made my day and will have me smiling for DAYS! Thank you "scientists"!!!! I will never forget this incredible gesture :)
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