Well, it's gettin' to be about that time when I have to skip on over to Egypt to begin my Fulbright. Since I'm going to be gone for so long, I figured starting a blog would be an easy way to keep people up-to-date with my exploits in the country. I will most likely start a Flickr account as well to upload pictures. Stay tuned for more details on that front.
As for the title of the blog, I figured an ode to Rob Schneider's old SNL skit was somehow in order-- albeit with an Arab flair. The Richmeister's take on makin' copies remains a classic bit. Qahawa is the Arabic word for coffee, a word somehow more fitting than office talk. At the very least, it'll be a reminder to keep my sense of humor.
Finally, in keeping with the legal requirements from the State Department: This blog is not an official website of the United States government / Fulbright Commission nor does it represent the views of the U.S. Department of State.
That about wraps things up for now. Over and out.
