It’s nice to celebrate at home for a change!
xo, jill
July 1, 2012
Hey Canadians…
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xo, jill
ps This face might have been Mike’s wake up call this morning on Skype.
June 12, 2012
Being home.
And a winner!
Darby made me this awesome cake.
So far, being home has meant time with family and friends, a surprise picnic, and a gorgeous hike in the gorge. Plus, there’s been lots of sleeping, reading, and eating of good food. I’d say it’s been a pretty fantastic first week back.
And now announcing the winner of the lovely Laotian alphabet tote… Em! I’ll be sending you an email so we can figure out the best way to get it to you. I’ve never mailed anything to Saudi before…
Thanks to everyone who entered! It was comforting to read your goodbye stories.
xo, jill
June 4, 2012
Masalama / The Big 500 / Giveaway!
Trifecta of sorts.So this post is kind of big. Not only am I down to my very last few hours in Abu Dhabi, it’s also my 500th post. Sounds like a great time for a giveaway to me!
It’s definitely a funny feeling saying goodbye to the city and country that’s been my home for the past 3 years, not to mention my friends that became my overseas family. I plan to write more about my departure, just at a later date. It’s all a little too messy at the moment.
So let’s talk about that giveaway!
In keeping with the tote bag theme of my last two giveaways, I picked up this pretty little thing while in Luang Prabang. It features the Laotian alphabet and would be perfect for the farmer’s market, library books, or just everyday. As much as I wanted to keep it for myself, I thought it would be the perfect item to pass along to you!
All you have to do is leave a comment and tell me about a time you said goodbye. It would also be really nice if you followed me too.
Contest ends at noon June 11th, Pacific Standard Time, open to all.
Now it’s just 3 flights and approximately 36 hours of travel time and I’ll be home!
xo, jill
May 21, 2012
Fancy a postcard?
From me to you.One of my favorite little elements of travel is sending postcards. Before each trip I compile a list of recipients. My parents and grandparents are guaranteed a postcard each time I travel, and then there’s a list of rotating friends and family.
Since I am departing from UAE in about two weeks, I realized this is the last opportunity I’ll have for postcard sending from Abu Dhabi. What a great time to send postcards out to friends, family, and readers.
Plus, my favorite stationery shop is well stocked with outdated postcards. Seriously, these things are at least 20 years old and make me laugh every time.
So if you’d like a postcard depicting life in the Emirates circa 1990, leave a comment or contact me before Friday, May 25th!
xo, jill
