Book Flights for Summer - CHECK!

DISCLAIMER for PHIL: this post discusses air travel. Do not read if already stressed.

YAHOO! Our flights are confirmed and we can't wait to share them with you! Here are the details:

* Monday, June 20 - Arrive in Toronto at 7:30 pm! (And we have a full day layover in Amsterdam to enjoy the city TOGETHER!)

* Wednesday, August 17th - Leave Toronto at 6:45 pm for Iceland! (And enjoy a layover in Paris en route!)

* Monday, August 22nd - Leave Reykjavik for another year in Kuwait! And this time, we will have Emily and Colleen to look forward to when we get back!!!

This plan also gives us just enough time for me to recover from jetlag before school begins. For those of you who don't know....I take longer than even the most extreme person to recover from a time difference. It's bad. I often concern others.

"Sibs" Drama.

A few days ago....

Lindsay: AHHHHH! I just read something really horrible that happens on Brothers and Sisters!

Phil: Don't tell me!!!

Lindsay: Don't worry - I won't. But it is REALLY, TRULY horrible.




Yesterday.....

Lindsay: Hun....the thing that I read was REALLY bad. Like - you might want to throw my computer across the room when it happens. I think it is the next episode.

Phil: Really?

(We turn on the show)

Phil: Does the bad thing happen to Kitty?

Lindsay: Nope.

Phil: Justin?

Lindsay: Nope.

Phil: (goes through the rest of the characters and finally gets to the last one) Kevin?

Lindsay: YEP!

Phil: (pauses show and begs for me to spill) TELL ME!!!

Lindsay: (screaming) Ahhhhh - SCOTTY CHEATS ON KEVIN!!!!!!!

Phil: (also screaming) NO WAY!!!!! How could he?!!!! I am so sorry you had to carry that around with you, hunnie. I can't believe you didn't tell me.

Lindsay: I know. It was really difficult for me to keep that from you. And to deal with it on my own.

Phil: That is really bad. SO BAD. I hate Scotty. I hate Brothers and Sisters. I QUIT THE SHOW!!!!!!

Lindsay: I know, right?! BAD! Let's keep watching....

Phil: Okay.

Spring Fling!

Last night we had a GLORIOUS time at the Movenpick Hotel for the "Canadians in Kuwait - Spring Fling" dinner. The venue was quite fancy with bright flowers scattered on the tables and colourful ribbons tied to the chairs. It really did feel like "spring" and the beautiful images of Canada that played throughout the night made things feel like home! We even stood up and sang the national anthem and were spoiled with a delicious buffet of "mom's cooking". Mmmm mmmm mmmm - real mashed potatoes, lasagna, chicken, fresh veggies....ohhhhh, it was GOOD! And much needed :)

After the dinner portion of the evening, there was a much anticipated raffle with flights to Dubai and Qatar, gift certificates for the spa, wallets and bags by Mercedes Benz, and so on. I finally lost all optimism and gave my ticket to Phil to hold onto (not sure if you know this, but Phil has the best luck out of anyone I know!). And wouldn't you know it - my number was called for the next prize: a voucher for fish and chips! Haha - it was HILARIOUS. I ran up excitedly to get my prize and we all laughed at what had just happened.

Dancing followed the raffle and Phil and I had quite the jam session on the dance floor! We danced to some classic tunes and Phil pulled out some even more classic dance moves. Wish you were there!

A big thank you to CIK for hosting such a SUPER event! It was a real feel-good experience for expatriate Canucks :)

Thank you to ANN MARIE ADAMKOWSKI for your generous donation to Team Diabetes!

What's New?!

* The living room is all finished! Phil did a great job making it PERFECT and we are excited for company to come and visit! Did you hear that?! (Insert Smile Here). WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO COME TO KUWAIT!!!

* Phil broke his finger at basketball last week. He came home, refused to go to the doctor, and straightened out his crooked finger in another room. I get nauseous thinking about it. Anyways, he may have taken off two days of golf, but he refuses to miss a game of basketball. And so away he went today - not fully recovered. PHILLIP!!!

* Chris Medina (our VERY FAVOURITE American Idol contestant) has released a single called "What Are Words". I just saw him perform on Good Morning America and will be downloading the song from iTunes today! Half of the proceeds will go to his fiance's recovery - which means you should purchase the song, too!

* Last night we had an "Idol and Pizza" night with two other couples. We weren't too impressed with the female talent and much preferred the guys night on Wednesday. Tonight we find out who will make the top 12.....although I have already heard it is a "top 13"!!!

* Caribou Coffee may be my new go-to java joint for a few reasons. One - I like their mantra (it's so lululemon). Two - their fresh orange juice is UNREAL. Three - "caribou" makes the chain sound so....homey. And four - they promote sustainability AND their coffee is "Rainforest Alliance" certified!

* This evening we are attending a "SPRING FLING" event hosted by "Canadians in Kuwait". We are wearing black and purple. Yes, both of us :)

Little Gaga and Lady Gaga.

AHHHH! I would have LOVED to be at the Air Canada Centre last night to watch this Canuck's dream COME TRUE!!! WOWEEE! Way to go, Maria!

HAPPY SPRING!

February to April is sandstorm season in Kuwait! Here is the view from our balcony this morning:


Although my lungs may disagree, I still pick THIS over freezing rain, snow, windchill and COLD!

One Thing's For Sure.

Lindsay Lohan has never looked so good. And she's on her way to the slammer.

It's gotta be more than a fever!

It is REALLY difficult to teach 15 year old girls when it is Justin Bieber's birthday.

That's all.

Team "D" Tuesday, Week #23

You can tear down walls and start from scratch. You can paint over the colours that make you cringe. You can purchase new pieces that make the place looker nicer. And HEY - you may even go so far as to relocate completely. But this is house talk.

Let's talk "bodies". Whether you like it or not, the body you have now is the one you will have forever. You can't trade in the broken parts for new ones and you don't get a second chance to reverse the damage you've done. This means two things:

1) We need to find a cure for diabetes.
2) We need to treat our bodies well to prevent type 2 diabetes the best we can.

The good news is that we can work together to make our bodies long-lasting, WONDERFUL MACHINES! With an online donation, you can participate in reaching our goal! The process is easy and the end-result is a feel-good YOU!

Please support our run with TEAM DIABETES by clicking on the "DONATE" tab!

Love,
Sarge and Captain