HA! see what i did there?! i have a love/hate relationship with pinterest.  sometimes i go on insane binges where i am obsessed with all pins.  ever.  and other times i forget that this fabulous site exists and don’t look at it for days.  it’s so strange.  but when i’m on it…i’m a scrolling fool…so many cute quotes and pics…it’s like a vortex of goodness!!  here are some examples of some recent(ish) pins (click on the pic for a better… Read more »

this is me and a former student, salma, who holds a very special place in my heart.  seven years ago she passed away very suddenly, but it still feels like yesterday that she was in my kindergarten class in cairo.  i am so blessed to have taught her and gotten to know and love her and her family.  they opened their hearts to me and continue to do so.  salma will always be with me in some way…and i truly… Read more »

since the new year, i have been doing REALLY well with drinking water!  i made it my goal to drink more water and with the help of my accountability buddy, shanice, we have both managed to KICK WATER’S BUTT!  after successfully drinking at least 3 litres every day at school, we have even started messaging each other on the weekends to make sure we are keeping up!  and it’s GREAT!  i feel SO much better.  i feel like my body… Read more »

as a cat mom, i feel that it’s only right to post about my kids every now and then.  but in reality, i can’t really sit here and brag about the accomplishments of my fur babies…so instead i will tell you about how weird they are and WHY.  you’re welcome. licking milk off the counter. this is basically loomi’s favourite activity and the funny part is that he KNOWS when i am going to be taking out the milk.  like… Read more »

well, there goes month two of 2018 and i am proud to say that i am AHEAD of my reading schedule!  i read 5 books this month which puts me at 10/52 for the year so far!!  WOO!  here is what i got into this month: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire **WARNING: if you are a huge HP fan, you may want to skip this one!**  i didn’t love this book!  i LOVED the end…like the last quarter…or… Read more »