Lately, food has been on my mind a lot. As we move into winter, I keep craving all sorts of hearty foods to prepare me for hibernation. The biggest problem that I face is not having other people eat my food. I love to cook. And, I love to eat. But, I hate to cook […]
Author: Becca
Things to do before I die
When I die at the ripe old age of really stinkin’ old, I hope that I will have done these things: – Learn at least 2 more languages. – Own and run a cafe/bakery. – Be a part of the CIA (…for those thinking that I want to be a spy, you’re wrong, unless by […]
Fridays
I am a university senior. By all logic, I should not have class on Fridays. I’ve always had class on Fridays, but it’s usually 1 class around noon. All of a sudden, I have only one Friday class… at 8:30am. So now, instead of relaxing with friends, enjoying an ice cold beer on Thursday nights, […]
Maslow had it right
I’ve been home from my summer trip for a little over a week now. Everyday since I got here, I’ve been going to the local YMCA to take different sorts of fitness classes and work out. Getting in shape has been a little chore, given my absolute physical inactivity this summer. The first day in […]
I’m home!
I’m home!!!! I cried when the airplane landed on US soil, and then I quietly sang the National Anthem. My first meal here consisted of soup with bacon in it and cheddar cheese melted on top, a PBJ sandwich, and a tall glass of delicious tap water. It’s funny how you take some things for […]
A few random notes
I will be on US soil in less than 24 hours!!!!!!! I am more excited about this than I think I have ever been in my life! I just can’t wait. So I’ve been carrying around a notebook with me here in Cairo, writing down all sorts of thoughts, quotes, and questions that I’ve had […]
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
So a few weeks ago, in a moment of sheer lunacy, I wrote a little diddy. It just happens to be to the tune of a well-known Christmas carol. I’m pretty certain that not all of my lines actually fit into the song, but you’ll have to give me a break. It was over 100 […]
Countdown til America!
Here it is, less than a week left in Cairo, and I am oh so ready to come home. Although this has definitely been a summer to remember, I’m ready for it to be over. I’ve already packed most of my belongings, save for the things I will need in the next few days. Given […]
A few photos from this summer
Here we are in Al-Azhar Mosque/University, which is arguably the oldest university in the world. All of the girls had to wear head scarfs and a few even had to put on galabiyyas there. Crossing the street in Cairo is definitely an adventure! Occasionally the classrooms where we teach flood with water, so we have […]
Funny things in/about Egypt
So over the past few months here, I’ve experienced some things that just make me stop and think “Did that really just happen?!”. And after a few weeks of careful research using only the most up-to-date scientific methodology, I have compiled a list of Egyptian Oddities. So without further ado, The List: – Usually in […]