Category Archives: Holidays

The First Day of Eid-Fitr

Posted on July 28, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Set my alarm for 45 minutes so my nap would match the dryer and woke up five minutes prior just to take wet clothes out. Lesson learned: don’t set the dryer for 30 minutes when clothes still come out moist … Continue reading →

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We Missed It

Posted on July 4, 2014 by TheJessicaness

We got home last night and sat at the table to unwind. I checked Facebook – a great way to keep in touch with people in the States and with what’s current here. San Diego had a lot of websites … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Ramadan

Posted on June 30, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Ramadan was the hottest month in Islāmic history. It was a time of less food and water, so during their fasting it’s not just for starving or dehydration, it’s a time of contemplation and reflection, of spiritual growth, and commitment. It’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Un-Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Caroline was up early and I was ready for today’s adventure, but we had to wait until 7am when Don Panchos opens for breakfast. She was going to get a whole burrito to herself before she saw someone else’s order. … Continue reading →

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The Green Comes Out in Vegas: Part 2

Posted on March 17, 2014 by TheJessicaness

From the Luxor… We had managed to walk back into Excalibur and a lady stopped to show us a sample of MoYou roll on nail art. I got green and white flowers, and green and white zebra stripes on my … Continue reading →

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