Kuwait is a country that seems like one big city and then desert. I've lived here for two years and I am not sure if Salmiya (where I live) is a separate city or simply a district or county or some other part of Kuwait City. The road between the two is short and busy …
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Open Discussion
I was helping a friend at work and a friend of hers came in to visit while we worked. We were creating the curriculum map for their science classes next year because they will have a new textbook and be using the new standards the school has selected. This school is a conservative Muslim school …
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Wordless Wednesday: Natural
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Atlas with the weight of the world
In Greek mythology the Titan Atlas was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a burden given to him as punishment by Zeus. My struggles are simple, where do I travel, will I get a job, when will I ever find love, can I ever get a house with a yard …
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What is so difficult to understand?
In my travels I have been to many places where I don't understand the language, or the culture, or the people. In every place though, I have found something that's drawn me there. Maybe it was the art, the architecture, or the beach but there is something to love about every place I've been. I've …
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Stay Connected
It's easy to stay connected today. We have Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and that is only naming a few. There are ups and downs to being so connected but it's ever so nice to be able to chat with friends halfway around the world. I don't work Fridays because it's the Holy Day here in …
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Adopt! Don’t Shop
I can't wait to get home so I can settle down and get myself a playful companion (a cat or dog). When I do though I will get my new furry friend from the local shelter and not the pet store. Last summer my Mom and I drove out to visit my aunt. We had …
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Staff Dinner Drama
Tonight is our end of year dinner at work. It's already been a bit bumpy because the dinner is late in the year. This is a problem because many people are not attending the dinner because the holy month of Ramadan will likely begin tonight. This means that the Muslim staff (which is most of …
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The Midnight Sky in Iceland
Last year I travelled to Iceland with my Mom and Dad during the Summer Solstice. This is the longest day of the year and during this time the sun never sets at Northern Latitudes. This picture was take just after midnight at Lake Myvatn. It was the lowest the sun ever went. The entire week …
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A Teacher’s Purpose
I was in my room at my hostel in Barcelona, Spain when I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I found my purpose in that small, shared room. I was with my roommates (three Canadian girls) one night just talking in our room. They were on a Spring Break trip. They were …
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