I am fine ...

Whenever you meet someone you greet them and then the next question is : How are you? The obvious answer is: I'm fine, thank you! There was a time when i used to get pissed and just said: Are you asking me because you really want to know (as in: you are concerned and wanting an elaborate answer) or you are just waiting for the classical "I'm fine thank you!" ?

So, now whenever people ask me how i'm doing i just say: " I'm fine!" with an emphasis on " fine"; so if they want to know more, they will get the explanation: F.I.N.E. Freaked-out, Insecure, Neurotic & Emotional

This is totally not mine ... but Hezzy's (i learned it from her!).

Relaxing ...

The Egyptian government decided to close down all schools because of swine flu ... therefore, we had not only the 4 days off we were suppose to have for the Eid, but 10! So, between Thanksgiving meals, friends, games, sleep i got to just relax, even if it was for 30 minutes.

I filled up the bathtub, lit up 4 candles and had a glass of wine. I did not drink all of it, but i richly enjoyed just chilling. After 17 weeks of teaching this came at the right time ... it was just perfect to have time off for myself.

There is no mystical thing in the 4 candles, nor the red glass of wine, as some people might think ... Every now and then i think we all need to switch off from the craziness of life, even if it's for just 10 or 30 minutes! For me, it took a bath, 4 candles, a glass of wine ... that is all!! I think i should do it more often!