Back in QATAR

Fast forward five and a half months . . . 

Despite my best intentions to keep up with the blog while back in TX, I failed at that as diligently as I worked on my dissertation. Much has transpired over the nearly six months since I last found myself in the desert (high today 112 degrees Fahrenheit!). A sampling:

. KZog and I learned that in early September we will welcome Little Zog (herein LZog. Yes, we have J, K and LZog - aren't we cute?).

. On May 8th, I successfully defended my dissertation. Graduation to follow in August (though if anyone wants to practice calling me DrZog, I will certainly comply).

. We began the process of packing up and fixing the house to sell; however, we do not yet have a firm timeline of when we will move (or where, really).

So after a busy, busy spring, I am now visiting steamy, sandy Doha to tie up loose ends and wrap up my year-long contract. I anticipate returning to TX by the end of the week, but if I have learned anything about in my time here, I know that planning often proves futile.

I did miss some aspects of Doha, mostly certain people and certain food. Any weight I haven't gained so far in the course of the development of LZog, I have taken care of over the last couple of weeks. How I have missed you delicious bread, pastries and dips! Thank goodness for kebab and kofta!

Everyone has taken quite wonderful care of me during my stay, so those of you stateside needn't worry. As for the Zogs' little piece of the blogosphere, take this as my return to regular musings. Check back here often, as we will use this as a place to keep everyone posted on the impending arrival of LZog, graduation, and whatever other major life events we manage to take on over the next few months.

Happy Memorial Day for those in the US. Though my family has a number of veterans, Uncle Kermit and Aunt Margaret reign as my favorites.

I like the name Margaret . . .

XO,
JZog