> From: Maria Peters
> Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 09:57:55 -0800 (PST)
> To: Matt and Cathy Peters , Nick Peters
> , Tori Peters
> Subject: hi
>
> Marhaba, (that's arabic for hello!!!)
> I learnt it in arabic class!!! I also know how to say
> Shu Haida. That means "what is this" and can be used
> as an expression of disbelief. I will keep you guys
> updated on the Arabic ok.
>
> I was just writing to Sarah and thought I would drop
> all of you a quick hi too.
>
> It hit me over the weekend that I live in Beirut. I
> realize that I have been here for 2 months, but I was
> going about my everyday chores on the weekend and I
> was walking up to Starbucks to buy coffee and it hit
> me. I thought to myself "freakin' ehh, I live IN
> BEIRUT..." all this went through my head on the way
> to Starbucks... how's that for real life irony.
>
> Anyway I hope you are all doing well. I miss all of
> you so much and look forward to seeing you this
> summer. I have decided to spend my christmas in
> Southern India with some friends. Hugs to all,
> especially to the new little one. Love you all. Maria
>
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