Sorry about yesterday...my fingers were tired. My professor inquired with me today about buying my cell phone. (At first I thought he was going to ask for my number...and I had 867-5309 on the tip of my tongue waiting - trying to hold back a smirk, but it wasn't needed - plus I don't believe Tommy Tutone got airplay this far East...so he wouldn't have got it anyway) He also offered to give me free instructions via email...so that's super helpful. I'm very comfortable w/ him as well, so there shouldn't be any feeling of shame on my part in asking him how to say certain cuss words in Arabic.

I'm deliberating over the cell phone proposal.

Kabeer and I had the following conversation 2 days ago while studying in the living room - and I find it useful to relay:

Kabeer: (muffled yet barely audible) Gilette...the best a man can get.
Me: did you just sing the Gilette commercial?
K: Yeah, it's been in my head all day
M: Don't be ashamed, it was a kick ass jingle
Both of us: Gilette the best a man can get!
M: I wonder if it's as catchy in Arabic?
K: Gilette - jeet whalid mumkin...
Both: Nahhh
Five minutes later
Me: (muffled yet barely audible) The best part of waking up is...
Both: ...Foldgers in your cup!
(Translation followed, and again wasn't found catchy.)

Tanya and I are rumored to be going to the American University bookstore tomorrow. We hear they have some pretty rare finds, and it's our Friday...so ahhhh what the hell.

I still also have time slots remaining for my "how long will I be delayed in Milan" pool - however it's filling up quickly. Grab yours before it's too late (only 4,526 possibilities left!)...the first prize will be a placemat from Pizza Hut in Arabic - and the second prize will be revealed tomorrow. But I won't stop at 2...rumor also has it that I may give away 4 prizes! I know, I know...someone's feeling generous these days.