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Just What The Doctor Ordered

On Friday, April 11th, I made my way to Canada to surprise my mom for her birthday and for Easter. Some of us had been keeping this secret for weeks! A Masters Golf Party had been organized by some of my mother's friends and I arrived with my father around 10:30pm. My mom's reaction was priceless. Tears were shed, laughs were shared and big smiles could be seen all around the room. 
It was absolutely great! 

The love between mother and daughter is forever

Deciding to go back to Canada for my spring break this year was a wonderful decision. After a difficult start to 2014, I knew some family time was necessary. Now, of course, my primary reason for going home was to surprise my mom, however, I knew that I could benefit from this trip just as much. Going home allowed me to spend time with some family and to reconnect with a few old friends, work colleagues and students. It also allowed me to lay around...to be lazy...to sleep...to watch TV... to get pampered...I mean, really, who doesn't need a little R & R once in a while?! 
In this fast-paced world we live in, sometimes we need to stop and take a step back in order to rest, to relax and to regain our energy and positive outlook on the wonderful lives we live!

Canada's WONDERFUL Weather Conditions:
A little snow, a little rain & a little sunshine, all within 1 week!

On my way back to Dubai from Canada, I had the opportunity to see some of London's most famous attractions during a day-long layover. 
It was an exhausting adventure, but yet another pretty cool experience of course!
Tower Bridge, London

I truly believe this break was JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED!
 Now, it's time to get back to reality: Bring on the last term of the school year! 





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