Last Hours in Beirut

I am down to 3 hours in Beirut--or at least in Beirut outside of the airport--and I am spending them by catching up on emails and facebook and surveys and listening to music, soon I will embark upon finishing my copy of Palahniuk's Pygmy (so I can put it in my checked bag instead of carry-on... damn hardcover books!). The roommates are all out at the Pussycat Dolls concert and, though I'm definitely not a fan, I probably would've gone had I not been worried that I'd miss my driver to the airport. As Alyssa put it, "i think that would be a fun concert to go to if you were deaf. you know? just standin there watching the skanky ladies skank around."

Anyway, school ended very well today. I have completed the SINARC Summer 2009 program AND GOT A B+ ON MY FINAL EXAM IN FOUSHA!!! I'm ecstatic! And I was told that I did well in 3amiyya, so I am sooo happy!

I have had a wonderful time living with Kirsten again after 2 years and meeting so many new people. We really had a blast, and I absolutely love this city.

Honestly, sitting right here, reflecting, about to read, is really one of the best ways to end my stay here. No drinking, no being crazy, just a relaxing expression of love to the city while I soak up my last hours of the Lebanon in which I have been living for the past 6 weeks. I honestly, honestly love it here. I will return, inshallah.

Those time zones are gonna fucking suck. Oh well. I have lots of books from Aarthi to keep me happy :)

I am ready to return to the US, though. So many things to get worked out, so much to enjoy.

And I'm ready to be where I belong, if only for a short time.

PS, I bought all 3 of those Ghada Samman books today. I'm happy. :)

OH, and by the way, of COURSE the Flaming Lips are coming to Columbus on Sept. 18, when I have FUCKING OWL-C SHIT TO DO! I've been waiting for over FOUR FUCKING YEARS! UGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! >.<