This weekend I am going away for an engagement celebration in Ain Sohkna. Mama Cairo planned this girl's-only event, where 17 of us will be enjoying the sand and sun on the Red Sea. I can't wait....and I don't think Phil can either!
Phil has big plans for his upcoming "bachelor" weekend. Let me recall a few of them, brought about in conversation...
1) "Hun...don't worry too much about that! I am going to do a big clean while you're away this weekend."
2) "McDonalds....for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oh - and I'll do pizza one day too!"
3) "Andrew and Paul are hosting a big game of Risk!"
4) "I will go to Radioshack to buy a screwdriver so I can fix your camera..."
5) "I'm not going to have to wear a shirt in the house! Boxers ALL weekend."
6) "There's a baseball tournament at the ball park. I'll go watch that during the day!"
Haha - I think good times are in store for the both of us!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
An Inanimate Friend.
I am shocked that it hasn't made it to the blog before now, as it is something that affects us everyday - without fail - on the dot. It is something that hinders our morning wake-up, midday energy boost and post-gym clean-up; Something that makes having company utterly embarrassing and something that encourages visitors to never come back. It is............our shower curtain.
It is not its ugly blue and orange print. It's not the rings that act stubborn while you aim to orient it. It's not its lack of effectiveness as a water barrier. It's the persistant game of "tag" and "hug me" that goes on during every shower we take. The physical contact is non-stop and unavoidable - the curtain loves to cling and chase us.....despite the inevitable growls and grunts we express in return. Luckily we only have to deal with the poor thing for one month more!
It is not its ugly blue and orange print. It's not the rings that act stubborn while you aim to orient it. It's not its lack of effectiveness as a water barrier. It's the persistant game of "tag" and "hug me" that goes on during every shower we take. The physical contact is non-stop and unavoidable - the curtain loves to cling and chase us.....despite the inevitable growls and grunts we express in return. Luckily we only have to deal with the poor thing for one month more!
A Shameful Contradiction.
McDonald's just delivered 3 Oreo McFlurry's and a double hamburger combo to the house. We are watching "The Biggest Loser" while we indulge. Gross, eh?!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
At this very moment Phil and Dana are watching the final episode of the CURRENT Survivor season (Heroes versus Villains). Listen closely...in forty minutes you may hear fireworks!
P.S. Probst - you can take your time on future seasons.
P.S. Probst - you can take your time on future seasons.
No if's, and's, or but's.....
Saturday's 5km run was a no-option. Besides, the Sahara can only INSPIRE!
Happy Victoria Day!
This weekend we embarked on a bedouin-style camping adventure to celebrate the Canadian holiday! For two nights and three days, eight of us journeyed into the Black and White Desert - eager to enjoy and explore the dramatic landscapes in the Sahara region. It was the perfect getaway from the city, offering opportunities for star-gazing, sand angel-ing, desert-drawing, structure-climbing, rock-throwing, shadow-making, dune-racing, team-building, joke-telling, photo-taking, and most importantly...RELAXING! Here are some of our photo favourites!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
WAY TO GO!
"Don't be CARE-LESS, make them HAIR-LESS!"
"Have you heard the BUZZZZZZZ?!"
"The money from YOU will give them a new DO!"
This year, teachers at our school are pledging to have their heads shaved to raise money for the Children's Cancer Hospital. Phil was the first teacher to get the ball rolling, offering to have his head shaved at a fundraising total of 500 L.E. Well, our advertising proved successful and today the students raised over 2000 L.E. for the cause!!! At lunch, Phil went under the razor in the main foyer, generating even more excitement for the teachers to come! Great work, Phil!
"Have you heard the BUZZZZZZZ?!"
"The money from YOU will give them a new DO!"
This year, teachers at our school are pledging to have their heads shaved to raise money for the Children's Cancer Hospital. Phil was the first teacher to get the ball rolling, offering to have his head shaved at a fundraising total of 500 L.E. Well, our advertising proved successful and today the students raised over 2000 L.E. for the cause!!! At lunch, Phil went under the razor in the main foyer, generating even more excitement for the teachers to come! Great work, Phil!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
We have LIZARDS!
Yes, PLURAL. Last night, we spotted our second pet lizard - crawling up the wall of the apartment. Feel free to enjoy both the image in your mind, as well as the irony of the accompanying photo.
My "Sister" Dana
Since her arrival, Dana has been substitute teaching quite regularly at our school. Of course, she has been noticed by several of the Egyptian staff members. It felt great the other day when our receptionist stopped us to ask if Dana was my sister. "You look so much alike," she said, "Is she your sister?" "She sure is my sister!" I replied, and I truly meant what I said.
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