Long time

Ok it's been more than two months since I last posted anything here. I'm sure everyone has stopped checking in on my blog anyway: PUBLISH OR PERISH, right?? Only I really really haven't had time to post anything recently, especially because it's been very eventful, and summarising that seemed a little difficult. To give it a try: quit my old job and found a new one. Went to Germany for training with new job, there saw lots of dear friends and enjoyed the beauty of Berlin. Came back, went to Damascus several times. Silke and Julia came to visit. Went to Cairo for more training with the new job. Really enjoyed that, Cairo is great. Came back here and had to look for a new apartment. Started this process, including shady estate agents, aggressive neighbour's dogs, finally success in the form of a new apartment with a great view but also a lot of noise, and an ant's nest in the bedroom (will be taken care of by fumigation experts next week - run while you can, shitty ants!!!). Summer is here and we're going to the beach. I have decided that I need to go back to Berlin sooner rather than later. Germany got kicked out of the world cup by Italy, who seem to specialise in waiting for their lucky streak until the very last minute. Can't believe it. Lebanese politicians are continuing to throw insults at each other, backed up by their respective religious authorities or offending them, respectively, whatever will guarantee them more media attention. People continue to despair at the sight and sound of this (ask any taxi driver). Summer is going on and people are going to the beach....Did I forget anything? I will post some pictures soon.