And I thought that was bad.

Have you ever been driving down the highway and witnessed a litter-bug? The “that-was-a-good-coffee” thrower? The” bye-bye-big-mac” tosser? Well, I have, and it gives me old man, fist-shaking anger. I automatically bring out my inner Lorax and if I wasn’t in a car behind the guilty, they’d hear a piece of my mind.

Throwing ONE object out the window is disrespectful. It makes me mad. But, what if an ENTIRE garbage can is emptied through the car window? Ah – a question Egypt has allowed me to answer. It makes me FURIOUS! You could call the reaction a hissy fit. How dare he?

Too bad the man chuckled. They think the world is ending in 2012 anyways. Talk about a new kind of eco-challenge.

The best kind of interruption.

Today I was at the mall when, “BRRRING, BRRRRING!”, my phone rang! It was my Principal calling with VIP tickets to the first game of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. “Egypt versus Trinidad. Bus leaves for Alexandria at 11. Wear red and black.” YES, SIR!

I have something exciting to tell you.....

For the last couple of months I have been debating my Christmas plans. Should I go home? Should I travel? It was a real toss up.

The new teachers are fantastic and have great ideas for the big three-week holiday. Uganda, Rwanda, Thailand, Switzerland, Borneo........it's a super opportunity to explore the world some more! I have fun just thinking about it!

Well.........I had a realization the other day. Unless you're all flying to meet me somewhere new, the only place I want to be at Christmas is at home.

See you soon, BABOONS! xoxo

Straight cash, Homie!

Mysterious building. Floor 13. Passports required.

A gift: a chip worth one hundred American dollars.

Black jack. Slots. Roulette. Poker.

Free drinks. Free cigarettes. Free food.

1 a.m. 2 a.m. 3 a.m. 4 a.m………

This is the short and sweet version of my Tuesday evening. My arts and crafts afternoon quickly accelerated into an unexpected night at a Cairo Casino. Haha, I think I’m lying too.

How could he be so HEARTLESS?

Really?! I can only feel bad for a person who thinks that’s appropriate.

Dead Sea Ready.

Sarge and I are leaving today for another adventure! We'll be back on September 13th to tell you our tales :)

An Update:

1. I now belong to a cheer squad for the men’s baseball team. The squad, composed of many other energetic teachers, is working on official uniforms for upcoming games. I never liked baseball until yesterday. (Maybe water wasn’t the only thing in those sippy cups).

2. I brought a mountain equipment coop backpack back to Egypt with me. I have used it every day since I returned. Good purchase? YOU BETCHYA!!!!

3. Cairo looks like Christmas and I love it. The brilliant coloured fabrics and flashy lights are a real delight during Ramadan. If the city didn’t shut down during prime-time, I would be more inclined to support a perma-Ramadan motion.

4. With respect to running shoes, I have switched from ASICS to Nike in order to use the Nike + system. I feel like I’m betraying a good company. Although, the Nike+ adds a little jazz to my running routine. Who wants to compete online?!

5. I have eaten meat two days in a row. It’s a big deal. Especially in Egypt.