Michael and I headed out early this morning to Maroona Beach! We later discovered a hole, dug by an unknown to us creature! What’s missing are tracks to the hole, so maybe a snake? But how does a snake dig a hole? Can you find the crab in each picture? Life is a beach!!!!! S,…
Category: Qatar
Iftar With A Qatari Family
This was an evening I was truly looking forward to! One of Michael’s students, Jassim invited us for Iftar, the breaking of the fast during Ramadan. We arrived in what I’m coming to learn, a middle class Qatari family’s home. All Qataris are set with substantial financial security, but there is a continuum, and the…
The Entertainer Blogger Award!
I have been nominated for the Entertainer Blogger Award!! This means a lot to me as blogging is the only form of social media I am on, therefore I’m not ‘out there’, get noticed as many bloggers do because I’m not on Facebook, Instagram, etc…. I was so excited My Dusty Flip-Flops nominated me!! I love…
A Sad Goodbye – Upper & Lower Elementary Sing A Surprise ‘For Good’ To Departing UE Principal Geoff Heney.
The video says it all….But here is the back story….. At the American School of Doha, Upper and Lower Elementary campuses end their combined beginning of year and end of year assembly with Gary Barlow’s song, ‘Sing‘. This was the final assembly for UE Principal, Geoff Heney. He and his family are moving to Hong…
American School Of Doha – End of Year Dance Off – Upper Elementary Dance – The Greatest Showman
At the American School of Doha, there is an end of the school year dance off between the Upper Elementary Campus and Lower Elementary Campus…… This dance-off was especially important as it was the last one with Geoff Heney. Geoff is the Upper Elementary Principal who is the most amazing administrator I have ever worked…
Garangao
Tonight is Garangao. This is a traditional children’s party celebrated at Iftar (the breaking of the fast) on the 14th night of Ramadan, when half of the fasting month is over. Garangao is celebrated in the Persian Gulf region. There are Garangao celebrations all over Doha tonight where children sing special songs, visit neighbors and…
Michael the Qatari!
One afternoon, Michael’s student Jassim stopped by for a visit! Michael decided he should change into his thobe and ghutra to match his guest! Jassim helped Michael with the dressing details of cufflinks and headscarf. Then these two Qatari’s (well one for sure!) enjoyed an afternoon chat! S, xo
Stingray Rescue!
An afternoon at Maroona beach ended up being an afternoon of environmental rescue! Unfortunately, I have no pictures to share as I no longer have an underwater camera (that was always on my arms when in the water!) and my cell phone was not an option! I played on the waves on my air mattress,…
Why Play Is So Important Between Co-Workers!!
Because if I can play and have fun with coworkers, then I walk/work alongside them as friends. S, xoxoxoxoxoxo ps….plus, it is SO fun building pyramids!!! Can you find me in there??? 😀 pps….. this international pyramid is built of people from as far away as New Zealand to Canada, United States, Denmark, Spain…..and so…
Dukhan Beach
Today Michael and I drove across the country – from East to West – to hang out at Dukhan Beach. Driving on the #3 Highway – Dukhan Highway – there are a few sand dunes along the way. Arriving at Dukhan Beach: The beach…. Relaxing afternoon…. Stop in Dukhan for some Indian food: A perfect…
Moments – Work – Yes, It Is This Fun!!!
I love my job!!!! When your principal (he’s Canadian!!) jumps on a desk to dance! Gonna miss you PW!!! Recess….. yes, a student is wearing a box on his head (it was MAPS testing week! 😉 ) Lunch: Sometimes there are no words….. Then there was this! The PTA Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch catered…
My 49th Birthday Weekend Moments!
I recently celebrated my 49th birthday and my birthday weekend (my actual birthday!) fell on the last day of the work week! Here are birthday celebrations at work! One of my classes singing Happy Birthday to me as I entered during a math class….I only had time to video the last of the song!!! …
Museum of Islamic Art – Part IV – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part V – Final Thoughts
Here are pictures that ended my visit: Outdoor sitting areas And two incredible cars I saw on my way home! A Mercedes and an Aston Martin! All part of the experience here! 🙂 S, xo
Museum of Islamic Art – Part IV – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part III – Powder and Damask – Islamic Arms and Armour from the Collection of Fadel Al Mansoori
This temporary exhibit is on loan from Qatari, Fadel Al Mansoori. The Guns The Knives and Armour S, xo
Museum of Islamic Art – Part IV – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part III
Egypt and Syria – 12th – 13th Century Iran and Central Asia – 12th – 14th Century Early Islamic Art – 7th – 12th Century S, xo
Let Me Interrupt This MIA Blog Series For A Weather Update – Rain in Qatar!
It happens once a year. Usually over a week or two. The amount of rain varies. Sometimes a little each day. Or it is cloudy and humid for a few weeks…then during those weeks within a day or two – nothing but rain! This year it seems we got all the rain in one day!…
Museum of Islamic Art – Part IV – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part II
Iran – 16th – 19th Century Iran and Central Asia 14th-16th Century Egypt and Syria 14th-15th Century Part III on the way…. S, xo
Museum of Islamic Art – Part IV – 2018 Staycation Visit – Walk-through With Me – Part I
Here is Part I of the walk-through with me of the beautiful Museum of Islamic Art during my 2018 Staycation. Arriving: Inside the main entrance and cafe: Second Floor Permanent Gallery: Introduction Gallery Patterns Calligraphy Writing in Art The Figure in Art Pattern in Art Science in Art View of…
Museum of Islamic Art – Part III – View From the Water on Kayak
At one time I was a sea kayak tour guide here in Qatar. One tour offered was based out of the waters at the Museum of Islamic Art. Here are photos from a tour one evening of the surrounding area as well as a view of the museum at night! S, xo
Museum of Islamic Art – Visits Past – Part II – Terracotta Army
This Temporary Exhibit deserves its own shout out. Selected pieces from the Terracotta Army and other precious Chinese artifacts on display at the MIA back in October, 2016. S, xo
