TGI...W?

This has been the longest week ever. Sometimes you just have those tiresome weeks where everyone is a bit down or exhausted and overwhelmed. So that was this week for me. I think it's because it started with a day of Parent-Teacher conferences.

I helped supervise a field trip to the Scientific Centre on Monday. That was fun as it's a cool place. We mainly visited the aquarium part where we saw sharks, rays, coral, alligators and other assorted marine life. Outside the Scientific Centre is a lovely spot in Kuwait. There's a long corniche (walking path next to the water), a decent view of the Kuwait Towers and there was a lovely breeze as the waves crashed in to the shore that morning. Sometimes I really love the scenery here.

Today I have a new surge of energy- possibly because- thank goodness it's WEDNESDAY. Remember that Thursday and Friday are the weekend days here in the Muslim world. I am so very happy about the weekend. I have no certain plans but am jsut excited to relax and take some time to myself.

My friend Jenna and I have planned a tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, hot chocolate and movie night for tonight. You see, life isn't so different in Kuwait. If I were in Tisdale, the evening may have included a trip to the Curling Lounge after school, now that it's the season. I miss those times.

It's pouring rain today. It has been rainy all week but today is a verifiable downpour and glorious thunderstorm. It's actually quite amazing. The school yard is flooded in some areas and I am grateful to have brought my waterproof jacket with me to Kuwait.

Well, I'm off to get some work done and enjoy the sound of the rain.