And we're back!

the only negative thing about getting my computer back (well, aside from the fact that it's still not fixed) is that it lead to a serious google reader binge. i definitely missed a lot of 'going-ons' in the blog world.

here are a few things i discovered while i was catching up:
garlic is growing now that it's spring in chicago


friends are taking fun trips to sri lanka


baby ladybugs!!


jordan ferney might just be the most creative and coolest person ever. (but we already knew that.)


it looks like monet made a visit to seattle


my step mom has a new blog!


and there are several new 'makers' projects up. have a look!

hoping to get back in the swing of things soon.
xo,
-m.

Turtle's Pace

(our turtle friend from Dhabbiya)

Nearly a week ago, I took my computer in for a little TLC. I wanted to add some more memory--maybe a new hard drive. Unfortunately, it's still getting worked on--only now it's at a different shop. Fingers crossed I'll get it back soon--I really want to share a few photos of our trip to China!

-m.

Tuesdays With Morrie

4.2011

A touching story.
A good reminder of what is really important.
A thoughtful birthday gift from my lovely friend, Sarah. (Thank you!!)

xo,
-m.

P.S. It was the perfect heart-warming type of book to have on hand while waiting several hours in the fuhreeeeezing Beijing Airport.

Big News, Baby

It's me. And yes, I've been away for a bit. Sorry about that.

However, I have news to share--I've been saving up some biggies!

1. I just spent the last week in China!
We just got back yesterday. I went with my good friend, Jen. I think I can speak for both of us when I say that it was a wonderful trip.

2. I'm officially DEBT FREE!!!! No more student loans!!!
Yay! Yay!! And . . .

And last but not least---

3. I've accepted a new job for the 2011-2012 school year!
Although it was only about 8 months ago when I swore up and down that I would NEVER EVER move to this country, I'm excited to announce that come September, I will be moving to the . . .


Yup!
-m.

weekend wear

trying to work on report cards this weekend and i'm pretty sure i'd get a lot more done

. . . if i was wearing these. by garnet hill

think they come in big people sizes?
-m.

"Miss, Miss!"

"It's the Burj Khalifa!"

-m.

100 ______?

Today was the 100th day of school. (Which means we're more than halfway through. Hooray!) I thought it would only be appropriate to make sure my Question of the Day fit the occasion. Here's what my kiddos had to say . . .

If you could have 100 of anything, what would it be?

• 100 ice creams (Noura)
• 100 butterflies (Fakhira)
• 100 babies (Abda)
• 100 Sponge Bobs (Wadima)
  
• 100 Ferraris (Rhawdha Saeed) Yes, she really said this.
  
• 100 bags of cotton candy (Rhawdha Bilal)
  
• 100 rabbits (Moza Nasir) I'm sure there's more than one rabbit owner out there who's unintentionally had this problem.
  
• 100 flowers (Ghizlan)
• 100 'popcorns' (Shefaa)
  
• 100 brothers (Sherina) Her mom just had a baby--and it was a girl.
  
• 100 Miss Mollys (Shamma) He he! Poor kid!
  

I think if I had 100 of something, I would like 100 plane tickets. (Make that Etihad first-class and be sure to throw in some direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Seattle, please.)

How about you? 100 _______ ?
(Reid, Wyatt, and Walter, I hope you're reading today.) :-)

Happy 100 Days!
-m.