Last Thursday, after completing the last class of the photography workshop I had signed up for five weeks before, I took a deep breath, let it out, and told myself I could start relaxing a bit. I hadn’t seen September pass by and before I knew it, October had already thrown itself onto me and taken me down with a countless list of tasks to be accomplished within tight deadlines. Although I had enjoyed the workshop immensely, being done with… [Read more.]

As a child and even in my young teen years, I was taught that you needed to wait for the right opportunity. That patience and preparation were the key to success. But life taught me a slightly different lesson.

I saw how many individuals around me – talented individuals – planned, prepared, followed the path they had traced for themselves, just waiting for that perfect opportunity when they’d get what they’ve always wanted. Still, there was always that “something” missing…. [Read more.]

If you are a frequent flyer – perhaps, a particularly frequent one – the concept of mileage runs (outside of the running sport) is nothing new to you. But if you’ve never heard of this and are interested in travel, you might want to pay special attention.

If you’ve been following this blog, you know that this past August, the hubby and I made three trips (two to Chicago, one to Puerto Rico). Yet, one of those trips didn’t last… [Read more.]

Today’s Monday did not only mark the start of a new week, but also of a new season in San Fran. The Indian summer waved us goodbye yesterday, leaving his spot to be filled out by the rain and fog.

Rain & fog: that’s how winter works in this city. And I can’t complain, really. Because I love rain. I love wind. And I love the air they bring together with them. As for the fog… if you could look… [Read more.]

Before I continue with my recount of the Chicago trip, one word of friendly advice: if you are to write a blog post, do not spend the three days before that reading about California tax and corporation laws. It will literally drain you of any inspiration or desire for anything involving even a minimal amount of creativity.

But back to Part 2:

As you might recall from my last post, my hubby and I had managed to get… [Read more.]

It’s been exactly a month since my last post, but certainly not because I haven’t had anything to tell. In fact, it’s been just the opposite.
Since my last post, I’ve traveled to Puerto Rico and twice to Chicago. I celebrated my second anniversary with my husband. I started three new Arabic classes. I created a new website for a small French business. I received some extremely crucial paperwork which will make my life much easier and which will… [Read more.]

I used to say that enthusiasm kills you faster. I still do, sometimes, though not as much, as I’ve figured out it’s a rather pointless thing to say. Especially when, neither then, nor now, has this belief ever inhibited my own and quite customary enthusiasm.

Life is just too boring without some excitement in it, and who wants a long, boring life? Certainly not me!
It was therefore with much enthusiasm that I signed for the San Francisco half-marathon… [Read more.]

There are days when everything is under control. When the sun seems to be waiting for your foot to show up out of the bed sheets and onto the bedroom floor in order to rise. When the birds are waiting for your house door to open in order to sing a mesmerizing symphony.

And then, there are the days when nothing is under control. In fact, everything is so out of control, that even the thought of attempting to put… [Read more.]

Since my last post, I’ve gathered plenty of things to write about, such as: a *huge* update on polyphasic sleep, a busy week in France, the completion of my first MBA semester, the completion of my first year of Arabic language studies, or another trip – to Colorado, where I am currently.
Of course, I’ve got to start from somewhere, and this time I’ve decided to use the “Last In, First Out” approach. So let’s start with the Arabic… [Read more.]

I don’t know why I waited so long, really. I knew I would end up doing this. Maybe I just hoped the half would be sold out before I could execute  the decision I knew I had taken weeks ago. What better excuse not to run a race than not to be able to register for it?

And yet, as I clicked for the n-th time on the registration link, it was still open.

I’ll be completely honest here and… [Read more.]