Half way there...

After today, it's official. I'm halfway done with my 7 week summer program. Three and half weeks remain until I'm home. Not too shabby.

Oh, I forgot to fill you in on my 4th of July celebration. Well, for some strange reason, America's day of independence is NOT a national holiday here in Egypt. And even the holiday occurred on a Sunday this year, that didn't mean much for me considering the Egyptian weekend consists of Friday and Saturday. So with classes the day of the 4th, plus early ones the morning after, I ruled out any excessive, late-night celebrating. I considered going out to a great burger place with some friends, but my money grubbing ways prevented me. Instead, I made myself a tasty three egg omelet, fried up some potatoes, and then proceeded to watch two episodes of the WWII miniseries, "The Pacific." No fireworks or parades, but I think it was a proper celebration of my country and it's freedom, and least given what I had to work with.

This is for sure though: being away from home sucks, especially on the 4th of July. Here's hoping I'm in Pequot Lakes a year from now.