
Today was my last day of work in the UAE. I'm sad to leave, but happy to go home, even if it's only for a week (I head off to Canada for an engagement 28 February). The iraqi I work with brought his camera in today to take some pictures. This image should be familiar to everyone who knows me (when do I not have a coke in my hand?).


One thing the iraqi said to me today is that they have an expression in his country: when a man teaches you something, you are his slave. Then he thanked me for teaching him. It was touching.
I am currently in my room waiting for Ireland to show up for my going away party. We decided it would be girls only. I'm hoping for a quiet evening so I can get up and go to the beach one last time tomorrow.
ETA to Denver Saturday evening, inshallah.
I don't know you. However, I am surprised that you actually drink coke. There is probably nothing worse for you. -- You seem to have it together otherwise, at least from your blog entries on pizza choice etc.
ReplyDeleteGood to see a photo of you. Might I comment that you are a fine figure of a woman for someone that is so smart, and well.. interesting. (and pain in the ass from what I can tell)
btw, when am I ever going to get a copy of the book? -- hope you enjoyed the flowers, flowers. hah.
safe travels!
Unlike Anon #1, I do know you, but it's also good to see photos of you. Since I don't make my weekly treks to Denver anymore it may be a while before there are any drunken texts asking you to come out with me and co-workers or break-ins at your house to steal VHS tapes of classic movies. I'm getting written into a proposal in Dubai--wouldn't that be a bummer to go over there and not have you there to show me around? I'm sure I'll make it to Denver again before too long and I'll make sure I let you know and will hike through the bad parts of town to get to your oasis of gentrification.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the next chapter in the life of FF.
-drip
So this is anon #1, perhaps you can refer to me as that going forward so you can have continuity.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I would love to meet you one day, perhaps the next time I am Denver as I travel all the time. I suspect you would enjoy the conversation, I know I would.
Also bring the book. I will buy Jeffy quality wines just to meet the writer in person.
-Anon #1
Anon #1 -
ReplyDeleteYou'll never meet a more entertaining person.
- Anon #2
Um, just talk about me like I'm not even here. Drip, let me know about Dubai. I may have to head back to 'Dhabi before the summer is over.
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