Extended Stay America: Part II

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After Rachael and I found out that she could go into labor at any moment, we rescheduled our return flights to Doha and prepared for the baby to be delivered in Oregon.

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Extended Stay America: Part I

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Instead of flying back to Qatar at the end of August like we'd planned, Rachael and I were forced to extend our stay in Oregon. It's a long story, so this is the first post in a series of five.

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My Plan for Oregon State

These are the classes I'll be taking as part of my computer science degree.

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Accepted to Oregon State

Now that I know that I want to teach computer science, my first step will be getting a formal education in it. Oregon State, here I come!

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Maternity Pictures on Sauvie Island

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After much consternation about hiring someone to do something I was convinced I could do just fine myself, Rachael and I had our pictures taken by a professional photographer.

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Iceland: Road Tripping

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On our way to Oregon after almost a year away, Rachael and I stopped in Iceland to take a week-long road trip around the island with my dad and stepmom.

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Norway: Family Reunion

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Whenever I leave Doha the only thing I want to do is see family. But instead of seeing immediate family, I started off with my third and fourth cousins in Norway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

People have been asking Rachael and me a lot of questions over the last few months, starting with, "Is Rachael pregnant?"

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Catch Up

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It's been a while since I've posted, so here's a summary of the past few months.

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Coding With Kalena

I finally found someone to program with.

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