Asalemuaillekum! It has been a long time for me to post. I have decided this is truly the best way for me to stay in touch with everyone. It took me about 5 days to remember my sign in name and password. El Homdulela, I did manage. We are back into the swing of things in Cairo since returning from the states. We had a great time although due to time restrictions, we could not see everyone. I am sad for this, and insha allah, I will be able to contact those we were unable to see during our time in North Carolina. Emad's children really loved North Carolina, and wished we had spent the whole time there. I honestly did not think they would be cool and relaxed the whole time and thus the trip to Florida. Next time, we will stay in North Carolina the whole holiday. As for myself, I was happy to be back home in a normal and clean environment for a couple of weeks. I loaded up on clothes and other items so I am now set for another few years here. We came back home to our grey cloud of pollution with hot and humid days. I missed my central air conditioning in the resorts, but after a few days was back into my regular 3 showers a day and drinking plenty of water. It is amazing, but I am actually glad to be back home in Egypt. Many of my friends and colleagues come back from the UK or the States and remain depressed for a couple of weeks. El Homdulela, I have not suffered from this situation. I was glad to be there and I am am happy to be back here, as well.
I am starting at a new elementary school in Egypt this academic year. The high school is already established, but the elementary and middle school will begin this academic year. I am looking forward to the move, but am sad as I am leaving the school I have been with since I moved here in 2002. Change is always good and so I will see what the academic year holds.
I will close this post for now, and insha allah, I will be more regular with my entry's in the future.
Until the next time,
A Woman of Egypt