I just got back from DC, and boy was I surprised: my Amtrak train (the Capital Limited) was absolutely on-time both coming and going. It was delightful. Here is what I am taking this semester:
- Historical Evidence and Interpretation
- 20th Century United States History
- Global Justice
- Eurhythmics I
- Basic Solfege I
- Basic Harmony I
- Voice Minor Studio
- Arabic I
- Repertory Chorus
I was treading water, but got all of my work for Monday done before I left Saturday. Next week I hope to be swimming more than treading (and absolutely avoid drowning). I make a commitment today to get something up here every day for the next week. Here are three Arabic greetings I learned this week:
- Mar Haba (informal hello)
- Sabah al-Kheir / Sabah al-Noor (formal hello, call and response)
- Salam Alaikum / Wa-Alaikum Salam-ah (formal, religious hello, call and response)
Oddly enough, the “Wa” and “ah” for the response are only found in Modern Standard Arabic, ie, academically taught Arabic. When students at CMU-Q taught me hellos, they said it was:
- Salam Alaikum / Alaikum Salam
Hoping to learn more of these cool factoids this week! Now, sleep.
Inspirational Quote:
Robert Byrne – “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”
