My buddy BiV, who blogged under the handle “Bored in Vernal,” has moved to Saudi Arabia. She is my age. She’s a feminist. She is blogging about her experience there. She’s a good writer, and unlike many of us bloggers, has an interesting story to tell 
Archive for September, 2007
I am SOOOOOO tired. I really, really need a day off. I am unbelievably excited that tomorrow is Friday, because the next day is Saturday and I get the DAY OFF.
I’m in Vegas for the weekend. I’ll be working this evening, and all day tomorrow, and Sunday morning. I have no money, so I don’t think I’ll be doing any gambling. I have no money, so I probably won’t take advantage of the spa. My internet access is $13/day (a day is 24 hours). I brought my swimsuit and there are several pools here.
I have to be at work in 55 minutes, so I need to get ready. Vegas Joe, comment here if you want to try to arrange a visit Saturday night (if you have time).
From Vegas Joe
I’m feeling mighty smug at my very low dumb/dork/awkwardness score.
There are some fun facts about the test after you finish taking it. I won’t spoil it by telling the one I thought was really funny.
I’m not an opera buff. I do love music, though. And I think I am as able as anyone of recognizing genius. Pavarotti was a genius.
I’ve been listening to some of his music over on NPR. Although Pavarotti’s voice had deteriorated over the last few years his very existence brought a kind of bright light to us - look what humans can produce! His version of Nessun Dorma gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. I just listened to O Sole Mio and Vesti la Giubba (the aria from Pagliacci) and they’re stunning. The Three Tenors versions of La Donna e Mobile and Libiamo are fun and brilliant.
What a gift. Favorite facts: he sold insurance as a young man to pay for music lessons, and he really, really wanted to be a soccer player.
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