My first semester at AUI is almost over.

Finals are done.  The grades are in.  I'm just waiting to do the final "deliberation" where all the faculty gather to determine the fate of border line pass/fail students.  It is a hold over from the old French education system.  I hope it's tomorrow.  I'm ready for a break. I will fly to Germany on Monday and meet Doris in Frankfurt.  She had to leave today so she could take care of some business before Germany shuts down for Christmas.  I won't know until the beginning of next semester whether or not I will have a teaching gig.  They have to see what the enrollment is before they will know if they need me.  I would prefer to teach but I can find ways to amuse myself if it doesn't work out.  I find myself strangely comfortable with the uncertainty of work and life in Morocco.  To quit my job in Tallahassee and move here has been a very, very good experience. To be here with Doris is to live the "dream".  It's almost sinful to be this happy.