Ahh, the things one must do for school. A recent class assignment took me on a search through Maadi for, you guessed it, a sheep or goat head. Actually, I needed the mandibles for either a sheep or goat, complete with teeth. Considering the plethora of butchers with dead animals hanging in their shop doorways, one would think that this would be a ( Read more... )

A week ago (wow, I’m really bad about keeping up with this thing… sorry), Sophia, Elyse, and I (see current profile picture), as well as Jack, went to karaoke at the Mariott Hotel in Zamalek. The drinks were expensive and not strong, there was a 100LE minimum per person, and it was crowded. No problem, we got a booth and settled in to look at the ( Read more... )

Today I spoke with Dr Ikram after I did some more work at her place. We discussed my past and what I want from my future (to work in a museum and on archaeological digs in Egypt). She said that, from what she has seen from me so far, the following MA programs would be a good fit. Johns Hopkins, Emory, Liverpool, Georgia State, Memphis TN (as a ( Read more... )

Time? What is this time thing? I feel as though time has been passing me by so quickly that I wish for a remote and pause button, just so that I can catch my breath. And update all of you lovely people who read these blogs and are wondering what the hell I've been up to ( Read more... )

Here are the classes, and book list, for the classes I am taking this fall at the American University in Cairo. I'm very excited!

ALNG 109 - Intro to Colloquial Arabic (no books listed)
EGPT 250 - Ancient Egyptian Literature in English Translation
Literature of Ancient Egypt - Simpson

Ancient Egyptian Literature Vol 1-3 - Lichtheim
EGPT 253 - ( Read more... )

I get my computer back on Thursday (but no internet until Sunday), so right now I'm in the computer room at UMM. The archaeological dig is going great, I've been writing in a journal (by hand... imagine), and when I have my computer back, I'll be updating my LJ, back dated and tagged. I have a ton of pictures, and a sunburn. Can't wait to get it ( Read more... )

I'm going to Egypt!!!

I've been accepted, the packet was delivered this morning. I've sent multiple emails, called my mom, and texted Benny. I can't express just how relieved I am, now I know.

Now I have a lot of stuff to do.

I'm going to Egypt. Ahhh!

On Tuesday, I auditioned for a solo in today's Chorale concert, and I found out Thursday that I got a solo ( Read more... )

June 22, 2007 ( Read more... )

It's that time of year, when my University inbox is filled with emails discussing the need to meet with ones academic advisor and devise a plan of attack for the upcoming Fall Semester. This current year I was forced, due to financial reasons, to attend part time. My application has been submitted to FAFSA, and if approved (please, please, please ( Read more... )