Mini - Life Update

A mini-life update: I have now been back in Aberdeen Scotland for 2 weeks after returning safely from Egypt. It was an adventure filled 2 weeks in Egypt, plus an extra 2 chaotic days trying to and successfully getting out of the Cairo airport!

I’ll post a few blog posts about my favourite experiences in Egypt like riding a camel, seeing the pyramids, snorkelling in the Red Sea and climbing Mt. Sinai to watch the sunrise!

I’ll also be sure to include a post or two about my experiences in Cairo as I witnessed the start of the riots unfold! Looking back it was a major historical event that I had the chance to momentarily witness, in the moment however… well, it wasn’t so fun.

I have returned to Aberdeen for many new and exciting changes and things to look forward to this semester…

1. I started a whole new set of classes – which despite all the work and busy-ness, I really do enjoy my International Marketing studies.

2. I started a part time job at a local pub/restaurant – I was in need of a little extra money, hoping to save up for some more travelling, so I decided to apply for a part time job … I am chuffed (happy) to say I am one of the newest wait/bar staff at a Scottish Pub in Aberdeen! We serve the famous Scottish pub food – fish and chips, minced meat pies, chicken stuffed with haggis…and we serve lots and lots of lager and whiskey! Not only is this a great opportunity for me to make a little extra money, it is also a really unique ‘cultural’ experience, one that would not have the experience of doing back in America!

3. I am also training to run the Rotterdam Marathon on April 10th I am running the marathon in support of Rotary International’s ‘End Polio Now’ Campaign. My goal, with the help of Rotarians and friends, is to raise £2,600 pounds to assist in the eradication of polio – more details on how to donate to be posted soon, so definitely check back.

So all in all…life is busy, but exciting, and after all of my travelling opportunities over the last two months, experiencing different cultures and people, and being caught in all the craziness of Egypt, I have a whole new appreciation for Aberdeen!