Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Twenty Months Down

Oh man, life has been insane here recently. The last eight weeks have consisted of a trip to Spain, three trips to Rabat and three trips to Fez. Each trip is 12+ hours with the trip to Fez nearing 17 hours. I feel like I have been doing nothing but traveling.

Granted, it has been a blast. With lots of meetings, an English teaching training workshop, a concert from my dear friend Socorra and applications due, my life finally has a "to-do" list. I haven't written a to-do list in years.

Now I am back in my village for another week or so, then back to Fez for a training session I am hosting with the newest group of volunteers. My applications are nearing completion and will be done before Halloween :) Four down, eight to go.

My flight to Rome in January is booked, finally. Claire, Danielle and I are going to have a blast, I just know it.

My hometown redbirds (the St. Louis Cardinals) are in the World Series and I couldn't be more excited. Go Cards.

I know this is random, much like a brain fart but I wanted to give you an idea of where I am now, both mentally and physically.

Only about six months left, yes six months. Then it's back to bills, car payments, social obligations and school! I couldn't be more excited.

Socorra rocking out at her concert at Cafe Clock in Fez.

Our super-nice hotel where Sarah-Kate and I stayed in Essaouira with her family.

My delicious breakfast (and my new purple plate). Sweet potatoes are in season here, so I eat them as often as I can. Jancy Morgan also taught me to grow my own bean sprouts out of lentils. 


Colin, Maggie, Mina, myself and Socorra at Socorra's concert at Cafe Clock in Fez.

My homemade black bean burger. So yummy. One of the benefits of internet access and too much time means that I can spend my day searching for new recipes. This burger was amazing!


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Daily Proverb

Last Christmas I got this great day-by-day calendar from the Kuhn family and today provided an especially profound proverb. I thought I would share.


Monday, October 10, 2011

M-I-Z-Z-O-U!

This weekend the University of Missouri (Mizzou) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the invention of Homecoming so I have decided to decorate my blog in the distinct black and gold that defines and embodies my fair alma matter.

In 1911, Athletic Director Chester Brewer invited Missouri fans to "come home" for the game against our arch rival, Kansas (kU). Over 9,000 people attended the game and Homecoming was born.

For the last 100 years Mizzou has been celebrating Homecoming in style. With one of the largest blood drives in the nations, a huge parade, and house decorations which take months to prepare, Homecoming is the highlight of the school year for students and alumni alike.

This year will be no different.

I am sad, frankly devastated, I can't be at the 100th celebration. I am sure it is going to be a blast. I am expecting lots of pictures, so be prepared.




Every true son, so happy hearted, the sky's above us are blue. There's a spirit deep within us, Ole Missouri here's to YOU!

GO TIGERS. 

Morocco, via CNN

This week Morocco has been featured as an 'Destination Adventure' travel destination. There are some great articles, great photos and even better quotes. 



Here's my favorite:
 "Whatever exotic dream I had of Morocco before I went was more than confirmed.  It was way better than I ever expected, and by far the farthest thing from our life in the U.S. that I have ever visited."


Yes, Morocco is fun, beautiful, and tough. I love it.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

My Ole Missouri Home

I saw this really nice bus outside our hotel in Fez. Awesome, right? It reminded me of home.