Good Morning!

It's Sunday, so it's the beginning of a new week for me here. Right now I'm sitting at my computer having a bit for breakfast, debating what time to head to campus. You see, I am finally giving in and heading to the clinic this morning. I have to face it, there is simply no way I'm going to kick this cold/sinus infection/whatever it is. It's time for an actual diagnosis and prescription, woo! Enough already with the stupid stubbornness.

Today marks the beginning of my last full week of school. Next week I only have classes Sun-Tues, then exams are supposed to begin. However, all of my final exams are happening during the last days of each class, so in reality I am all finished by May 27th. At that point, I have a full week to bum around, go to the beach, travel, pick up some souvenir gifts (get excited :), and pack to go home. I really can't believe it!

Before the end of term, I do have a couple little projects left. For instance, in my standard Arabic class, I have give a 15 minute presentation on the topic of my choice. I'm planning describing the current state of the zoo in Giza, the treatment of the animals, animal rights in Egypt, and the varying perspectives Egyptians hold toward them. Either today or tomorrow I'm planning to head over to the zoo to photo-document and gather my evidence first hand. I was told by a friend that I should bring lots of small change, because I'll need it to baksheesh my way into the animals cages, where I'll be able to pet and feed them. This includes lions and monkeys and such...As cool as it sounds, I think that overall the zoo will be a rather depressing experience. I've heard stories about animals being sedated for petting purposes and that some of them are clearly malnourished.

Yikes, got to get dressed for the shuttle and the clinic!