Africa Night

Last month we hosted a big dinner at our house for members of the church we belong to here in Doha.  The dinner was an "Africa Night" theme, and was cooked by some of the male African members.

Here are some of the foods they made:

Egusi Soup- made from Egusi (Melon) seeds, Red Palm Oil, Beef, Dry Fish, Bitter leaf, and seasonings

African Salad- made from cassava, oil bean, tomatoes, and African chili

Pepper Soup- made with chicken (they bought a live chicken, de-feathered it and butchered it themselves), plantains, yams and scent leaf

Everyone had so much fun and people really enjoyed trying the authentic African food.  

While our move to Doha has been challenging in so many ways, we have been lucky enough to make friends quickly here which has made the transition so much easier.  There are so many people in Doha who are so kind and generous and we feel so thankful just to have had the opportunity to cross paths with them.

This night was so fun, here are some more pictures of friends and food:)

Oops, I did it again!

Last night I went to the midnight showing of the new Twilight movie, Eclipse. We waited in line for like 5 hours and sweated our little behinds off in the 110+ degree weather. It was AWESOME. I want to go again:)

Defining Moments

The more work I make, the more I realize that a lot of the pieces I create are in a way about a defining moment in my life...about someone who changed me, a moment, an event, a place that became part of who I am. This piece is the start of a new series along this line. I think. Its just a fresh idea in my head and will almost definitely evolve into something else, but its where I am at the moment. Huh, just another defining moment I guess...

This piece is a found silver platter, etched copper backplate and embroidery. Measures about 10"x8"x2". Image taken from this photo of me and a friend when we were little girls...dressed as twins.

Love Letters Piece and Opening Reception

Here are the pictures of my full piece for the Love Letters show. I was assigned the letter "L". My piece is called, "Lock for a Lost Love." It is made of copper, an altered found silver platter, a lens, pearls and embroidery thread.
If you missed the reception last night, there is still one more chance to go see the show!

Modified Arts

407 E. Roosevelt

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

First Friday, February 6th – Closing Reception

Here are some pictures from last nights reception. Special thanks to all who came, its always nice to have friends come! I appreciate each and everyone of you. Truly!

Gallery shots.Some of the work.

I will have to take better pictures at the next reception!My friends pretending to be really intrigued by my piece:)
Hubby and me.

Great friends!