I wonder how Slim has been doing? I hope he's happy and healthy!

Thinking last week I had a break from school and I went to Da Nang, Vietnam. I had such a great time! I've been all over most of Asia, but for some reason I have never been to Vietnam until now. Loved it!

Wow! Congratulations, Crystal! That's wonderful! So happy for you!

Usually on Sunday mornings (around 10:00) I'll either go get a massage or get a mani/pedi. Sometimes afterward I might also go to lunch with a friend or go grocery shopping. Saturdays are my day where I try not to go anywhere, if I can get away with it.

I haven't done any cosmetic surgery yet (although I've done botox to the frown lines a couple of times). But if I had a lot of extra cash, I'd definitely get some lifting done (for body), as long as it looked natural. When it comes to the face though, I'd be a lot more cautious about doing anything permanent. But ask me again in ten years.

Thinking in five more days I'll be flying home to the U.S. for Winter Break. I'm dreading the long journey, but excited to see everyone.

I think it varies by Arab country, but I can say that when I lived in Egypt, women did not have the same rights. A man beating his wife was common. Rape was common and rarely prosecuted. If a woman divorced her husband he was always awarded the kids. That was why I could never understand it when some of my female colleagues (expats) would date local men.

I've been both naughty and nice this year. I try to be nice, but I'm kind of a cranky old carmudgeon these days. I'm just thankful to be going home this year to spend Christmas with loved ones.

Exactly. A "match" means nothing on here. Neither does a "like", seeing as the site sends those out randomly on our behalf.

Thinking Wicked was such a cute movie! I might have to go see it again.

That's wonderful, Crystal! You must feel great about all the things you've achieved. and especially the grandbabies! Congratulations!

For me, I moved to a new country (Cambodia) in August and started at a new school. This was such a great move for me. SE Asia is my favorite part of the world, and I love it here. I really like my school, and love the people on my grade-level team. It was the easiest transition I've ever had when moving to a new country/job.

This one. I would not want to be stuck out in the twillies with someone I barely knew. After I knew him a lot better, I'd consider it. With conditions.

Enjoying my last day of Fall Break (we had a week off) before returning to work tomorrow. I'm going to stay home and watch a Fall Hallmark movie, burn an autumn-scented yankee candle and have Starbucks deliver me an iced pumpkin spice latte.

Glad you're doing well, River! Nice that you've got your place set up the way you like it! I moved into my new apartment here in Phnom Penh a little over a month ago, but I've done nothing to make it more homey. I need to get cracking on that!

My apartment comes with weekly cleaning and linen changing. I love that, but it means I need to keep the bedding that my apartment came with, which is plain white, like hotel bedding. I think I'll get some throw pillows with Cambodian print on them to try and add some color.

Love thesee, Duttoneer!

Aw, thanks so much, Merry! Happy birthday to Devo!

Hi Slim!

Cambodia is great! It's such an easy place to live. Things are pretty cheap here and I love taking a tuk tuk to get everywhere. Loving my school and my cute little students.

Hey Lurkers! Hope everyone is doing well!

The Gulag Archipelago

Do I win?

(Kidding, it's not my favorite book. It's just suuuuper long, and you'd have to be a very avid reader to get through it.)

Wow, that's amazing! Sounds like you really feel a connection to Thailand. I've only been to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Krabi. But now that I'm living in Phnom Penh, I will definitely be going to Thailand more often. Bangkok is only a 1h 15m flight from PP.