I have a mental list going of all the things I want to do before I leave for Egypt. Some are a given, that is, I've already taken the steps to make them happen, others are wishes, that perhaps some of you can help me with :)
1. Be in the country for the birth of a niece or nephew. This will be the first time I've actually been on Canadian soil when a baby is born in our family. Should happen Mid-April, from what I understand.
2. Teach for a week at Redeemer. (okay, this isn't so much a "wish" as a fact).
3. Complete an entire Sprint Triathlon, all by myself. Goal: finish under 2 hours.
4. Stand on a 401 overpass when a fallen soldier is coming "home". I hope that I won't get this opportunity, but logic and current events say otherwise.
5. Have a special weekend with my nephew. He has to be potty-trained for this to happen, so I'm putting it on my list to help my sister in law!
6. Go to Canada's Wonderland. So long as Melanie's not preggo this summer it'll work out.
7. Sing around the campfire with 120 of my favourite students from Durham.
8. Lead worship at Church with my brother Paul one last time.
9. Finish the Twilight series (please, don't judge me).
10. **
** Number 10 is open to suggestions - what do you think should be on my list of "lasts" before I move to Cairo???
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Decision
I decided late on January 27 to accept a position teaching middle school French at an International school in Cairo, Egypt. This is what happens when I get bored.
Most people, when they get bored, watch TV, or read a new book, or call a friend for coffee. When I get bored, restless and in need of something new, I usually end up trying to find new work. Two years ago I decided to do my Masters degree, because I was bored. Since that is no longer new and exciting, and since it will be finished in 4 months, it was time for a new adventure.
I am still not completely sure how I ended up being offered a job in Cairo, but here we go. It actually all started last July, when my dad told me about an administrator he met at a conference. Many emails and conversations later, and here I am.
Current climate in Cairo: Hot and Sunny.
Most people, when they get bored, watch TV, or read a new book, or call a friend for coffee. When I get bored, restless and in need of something new, I usually end up trying to find new work. Two years ago I decided to do my Masters degree, because I was bored. Since that is no longer new and exciting, and since it will be finished in 4 months, it was time for a new adventure.
I am still not completely sure how I ended up being offered a job in Cairo, but here we go. It actually all started last July, when my dad told me about an administrator he met at a conference. Many emails and conversations later, and here I am.
Current climate in Cairo: Hot and Sunny.
A New Blog!
This is for my mom...because we all know that in about 4 days she'll be the only one still reading it.
As I prepare to say good-bye to Bowmanville, and hello to Cairo, I thought it'd be fun to start a blog. I lurk on other people's blogs all the time, but this is my first stab at it.
With my newly acquired digital camera, I'll hopefully add lots of pictures of pyramids too.
As I prepare to say good-bye to Bowmanville, and hello to Cairo, I thought it'd be fun to start a blog. I lurk on other people's blogs all the time, but this is my first stab at it.
With my newly acquired digital camera, I'll hopefully add lots of pictures of pyramids too.
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