I am just sitting here, having a lazy weekend day, reflecting on my last 80 in my new country of choice. I have survived my first quarter at school, two swim meets and triweekly practices, one burst hot water heater, endless shopping sprees to fill my home, and one trip to Dubai. I think the ground is settling beneath my feet.
I miss my friends and family, and am excited to see my good friend, Allison, in November. We will be taking a Nile Cruise, and doing a quick visit to the sites in Cairo. In December I will be celebrating another Christmas with the McCrindle family. Same great family, different great location. Megan has made grand plans for us to tour the area of Kerala, India. Both trips should give me renewed energy to work through the haul to spring break!
It's Halloween week, so I must get cracking on my costume! We have a festival filled with kids, games, and too much candy. Some of the staff are throwing an adult party too, so I have to make a costume suitable for both! Will post photos! Happy Trick or Treating!!!!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
George Clooney-Coming to Abu Dhabi
Well, that's the rumor anyway! The Abu Dhabi International Film festival is going on for the next few weeks, and George is starring in one of the films (Men Who Stare at Sheep). We weren't able to get tickets to that movie because it's by special invitation only (guess I'm not special enough), but we got tickets for 12 other movies. Guess what I'll be doing in October?
I went to with a friend from work to get the tickets at the Emirates Palace-a seven star hotel! It was very nice. We sat down and enjoyed a cup of coffee and pretended like we could afford to stay there. The waiter asked us if we wanted regular or the Emirates lattes, and when we inquired about the difference, he told us the Emirates version is sprinkled with gold!! We opted for the regular. I'd rather wear gold than drink it.
This morning I went kayaking with Kelly and Bonnie, the two ladies in my classroom, Kelly's daughter, Nicole, Heidi (a nurse) and her Eram. We paddled out to an area with flamingos, so you know that made me happy! We docked on a little island, went for a swim, at some snacks, then headed back before it got to hot. It was very nice.
So now it's Saturday night, and it's time to get ready to back to work tomorrow. Next Thursday is our first swim meet! The kids are excited to be getting out of school early and going to Dubai. All I can think of is that I hope I don't get sick on the bus!
I went to with a friend from work to get the tickets at the Emirates Palace-a seven star hotel! It was very nice. We sat down and enjoyed a cup of coffee and pretended like we could afford to stay there. The waiter asked us if we wanted regular or the Emirates lattes, and when we inquired about the difference, he told us the Emirates version is sprinkled with gold!! We opted for the regular. I'd rather wear gold than drink it.
This morning I went kayaking with Kelly and Bonnie, the two ladies in my classroom, Kelly's daughter, Nicole, Heidi (a nurse) and her Eram. We paddled out to an area with flamingos, so you know that made me happy! We docked on a little island, went for a swim, at some snacks, then headed back before it got to hot. It was very nice.
So now it's Saturday night, and it's time to get ready to back to work tomorrow. Next Thursday is our first swim meet! The kids are excited to be getting out of school early and going to Dubai. All I can think of is that I hope I don't get sick on the bus!
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