Well I’ve really done it now. A little over a year ago my greatest challenge was softly breaking it to my parents that I was dead set on coming to Egypt to study for a semester. Either they’ve gained confidence in me or I have a talent for breaking wills considering that I ended up back here, without a fight, to finish the year out. The fact that I’m writing from a hotel in Beirut, Lebanon is only further proof of this point, but more on that later.
Thankfully there is little to say about my return trip to Cairo. It was the polar opposite of my maiden voyage- no broken skin, no broken luggage, it took me less than 45 minutes to get from the plane to a car bound for home, and this time around, I actually knew where I was going.
I’ve had a few internal debates about what to do with the blog this semester. I’d like to turn to something with a slightly more serious tone that addresses topics other than my daily activities, which to tend to put all but the most dedicated readers to sleep. I’ve find myself lacking proper imagination for such an exploit however, so suggestions regarding format or topics are more than welcome.
Here’s to a fantastic Spring semester!
Proof read, proof read, proof read. Give us some reporting on the political unrest being that you are there. I am happy you were no where near the burning car that made the main part of the BBC news. I am past the frantic part of not knowing hourly where you are, but could you at least reward my patience with some newsworthy happenings in your own words? Holly called dad about the rioting in Cairo when it first happened and he told her not to worry because you were in Beirut then I turned to the BBC-Middle East news and saw the burning car and rioting there.....lovely. The BBC is awesome but they don't tell me how my daughter is doing (how inconsiderate of them!) Stay away from the crowds in Cairo too, the tear gas I am sure, is not pleasant! I am happy for now that the unrest is with the government and not Americans.
ReplyDeleteI also understand that not even they saw it coming so a surprise to everyone.
I suppose there is a reason this happened the day after you got there and not before because.....
Yes I am very confident in you but I still wish you were home.
I love you,
Mom
You can be my foreign correspondent. I feel like with all the crap that's happening, it won't be as hard to write serious stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's weird seeing all Tahrir Square on the front page of BBC. Be safe and keep in touch.
(also, the film is almost done.)
Stay Safe Lauren! Let your MoM and DaD Know that you are ok....But I agree with your mom on subject for this semester. Please know that Mr. Matt and I have truly enjoyed your adventures of the first semester. You are a really great college student!!! Again, Be Safe! Love the Ownbeys....Call if you are in Atlanta. :-)
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