Phew!

Hey all,

Sorry for not writing in a week -- life has been hectic to say the least. Allow me a brief update. I hope to write a real post soon though ... promise.

Before last weekend we lost power for a few days, which was quite an adventure. And we just got our internet back yesterday, another fireside saga. But last weekend we visited Sharm al-Sheikh -- the posh resort on the Red Sea. Apologies to "Good Charlotte", but I think I got a taste of the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Indeed, it was a treat. And so revitalizing -- after returning to Cairo I have felt so invigorated to finish St. Andrew's and Al-Diwan with a bang!

This surge of energy has been necessary over the last week, as my schedule has been quite busy. Recently, my "free time" (2:30 - 6:30 PM, in between teaching and class) has been devoted to traveling Cairo and conducting interviews for a research project. Makes it quite a challenge to squeeze in homework and basic "life maintenance" everyday! But highly rewarding -- I refuse to relinquish that philosophy despite my exhaustion.

Well, off to bed. I hope to write more soon.

Cheers,
Jonathan