I grew up in Saudi Arabia. It’s been a while since I last wrote about this. I just felt like putting these memories down for good, lest I forget. By “grew up,” I mean that I stayed in Saudi Arabia for five years, from my eighth to 13th year. I also mean that I hit… Continue reading Vignettes from a Past Life
I can’t believe I haven’t posted for almost a month! The school year does this to me, so here’s a quick post. I’ve always enjoyed the poem below for its biting irony, and for how it lays bare the absurdity of prejudice (or the absurdity of thought among prejudiced people). A poem with a similar theme… Continue reading Poetry Wednesdays: “Telephone Conversation” by Wole Soyinka
I’m going to do something I’m not used to doing, ever, and that is to fashion-blog. This is done mostly for posterity’s sake, but if you think it can help you rethink your teacher-clothes, then that’s awesome! See, my teaching partner Edison and I like our semi-formal Fridays so much that during our coffee break… Continue reading Fashion Fridays for Teachers
How to Date a Teacher Some pro tips from a teacher who is dating a teacher. If you’re a student, especially of this teacher, stop reading right now and move on to better things, i.e. guys your age. There are laws governing teacher-student relationships. Seriously, stay away and forget it. If you’re of age and dating… Continue reading How to Date a Teacher
Ang Lakwatserang Guro 