I came across an email the other day. Not sure how true it is, but it gave me some comfort being here is the boiling sun as my friends all prepare to escape the oven and return home for the holidays.
Basically is said that in temperatures over 40 degrees, you loose 15 calories a minute just in breathing! That's 900 calories an hour, and 21,600 calories a day and 151.200 calories a week. Just for breathing!!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOG!!
My blog was born on June 28th, 2008.
Not one of my mum's cakes.... but it will do for now!
Not one of my mum's cakes.... but it will do for now!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Apologies...
I know my blog entries have been a bit erratic over the last 2-3 months. Please bear with me. I have one exam left, after which I will be more regular in posting.
Meanwhile, please send Islamic History (Especially life of the Holy Prophet) vibes this way!
Meanwhile, please send Islamic History (Especially life of the Holy Prophet) vibes this way!
Swimming in Qum
Summer is finally here! So is exam period, but that's another blog entry!
The school swimming pool has finally opened... I have to say that it has been well worth the wait! And just in time for the boiling weather too! The pool complex is complete with a jacuzzi, children's pool, sauna, steam room and a cold plunge pool. (You're supposed to have a dip in the cold pool after using the jacuzzi to firm up your skin!?)
I was sitting in the jacuzzi today with my back in front of one of the jet streams. One of the ladies told me off (didn't really understand why) and told me to sit with my abdomen against the jet stream instead! My friend and I tried to do this, but found it ergonomically impossible! If anyone knows any sensible reason why its good to have your abdomen blasted with a stream of water, leave a comment!
The entry procedure is a bit like swimming in Mashad (see entry from August 2008). You have to check in your mobile phone and swap your outdoor shoes for a locker key! Before you give your shoes in though, you have to wear a pair of their flip flops. What puzzles me is that there are only 3 available colours - white, red and pink - but it is IMPOSSIBLE to find a pair in the same colour. I think there must be a place where all the left red flips and right pink flops go to hide, because I can NEVER find a pair in the same colour!
We can bring our mothers and daughters with us to swim, so if you're in Qum and old enough to be my mother or young enough to be my daughter, you're welcome to join me!
The school swimming pool has finally opened... I have to say that it has been well worth the wait! And just in time for the boiling weather too! The pool complex is complete with a jacuzzi, children's pool, sauna, steam room and a cold plunge pool. (You're supposed to have a dip in the cold pool after using the jacuzzi to firm up your skin!?)
I was sitting in the jacuzzi today with my back in front of one of the jet streams. One of the ladies told me off (didn't really understand why) and told me to sit with my abdomen against the jet stream instead! My friend and I tried to do this, but found it ergonomically impossible! If anyone knows any sensible reason why its good to have your abdomen blasted with a stream of water, leave a comment!
The entry procedure is a bit like swimming in Mashad (see entry from August 2008). You have to check in your mobile phone and swap your outdoor shoes for a locker key! Before you give your shoes in though, you have to wear a pair of their flip flops. What puzzles me is that there are only 3 available colours - white, red and pink - but it is IMPOSSIBLE to find a pair in the same colour. I think there must be a place where all the left red flips and right pink flops go to hide, because I can NEVER find a pair in the same colour!
We can bring our mothers and daughters with us to swim, so if you're in Qum and old enough to be my mother or young enough to be my daughter, you're welcome to join me!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Juice cartons
What really frustrates me about this country, more than the crazy driving, the nosy people and the teacher's expectations that you will memorise every word in the book.... all these things do not annoy me as much as juice cartons.
Juice cartons are designed to not pour out the last 30ml of their contents. Its sooooo annoying! I think I will have to resort to cutting the tops off the cartons.
Juice cartons are designed to not pour out the last 30ml of their contents. Its sooooo annoying! I think I will have to resort to cutting the tops off the cartons.
On year on...
Its exactly a year since we got to Iran. I've been thinking a lot over the last few days and at how much has happened in a year!
The first and most important thing is that I've actually finished the Farsi and most of the basic Islamic studies course! Major achievement :-)
Well, assuming of course that I pass my final exams!!
I'm also thankful for all the people that helped me settle in:
* The Husband - for putting up with all my strops when I first moved here!
*All those people who helped us set up our home, take us out shopping and told us where to buy things from and what brands (very important to know what brands to buy here, some cleaning products will actually burn your skin off!)
*All those people who went out of their way to make me feel welcome here
*And I have to thank those people who were mean and unhelpful too, as it taught me very quickly who my friends were.
*All my friends that I left behind, for equipping me with heart-shaped ice trays (essential for the boiling weather!) and suggesting I take a panini grill with me (my most-used appliance!)
*All my family, who telepathically know when I am feeling homesick and call me at those moments!
*And,most importantly, all those people that keep me supplied with English chocolate! I love you guys the most!
The first and most important thing is that I've actually finished the Farsi and most of the basic Islamic studies course! Major achievement :-)
Well, assuming of course that I pass my final exams!!
I'm also thankful for all the people that helped me settle in:
* The Husband - for putting up with all my strops when I first moved here!
*All those people who helped us set up our home, take us out shopping and told us where to buy things from and what brands (very important to know what brands to buy here, some cleaning products will actually burn your skin off!)
*All those people who went out of their way to make me feel welcome here
*And I have to thank those people who were mean and unhelpful too, as it taught me very quickly who my friends were.
*All my friends that I left behind, for equipping me with heart-shaped ice trays (essential for the boiling weather!) and suggesting I take a panini grill with me (my most-used appliance!)
*All my family, who telepathically know when I am feeling homesick and call me at those moments!
*And,most importantly, all those people that keep me supplied with English chocolate! I love you guys the most!
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