Well it has now been a few weeks back into living in Dubai and life is good. I got a new SLR camera this week so I do intend on using it a lot and getting some great shots of Dubai for all to see, so look for those coming along. I have started reffing rugby again this week. It was a killer, the temperature was 38 degrees and we were running for 80 min. After my game, I thought I was done but the next refferee needed another assistant ref so I stayed to help him out. For my effort that day someone decided they needed my running shoes more then I did and took them from me while I was on the field. I hope karma is strong with those shoes and the person looses something of thiers.
I hope to get my car this week, still waiting for it....it has been almost a month now since we have been back and talked to the dealer. It is amazing how much paperwork is required to buy a car overseas, I think when I got my car in Canada it was done in 3 days and the guy told me that was a long delivery time for the car....if there was not such a high demand for cars here I think a few more businesses would fold quickly. But this is how life is here, everyone wants to be in Dubai and with that long line ups for everything, that is ofcourse unless you have tons of money to throw at the problem then chanels tend to open up quickly.
Ramadan is nearly over now, it has been much less of a hasstle then it was last year, I am not sure why but it has seemed quite normal, I guess I am doing a lot more and not looking to go out for drinks or eat during the day. I have not relied on shops as much, as they are closed during the day, well till 7ish when Iftar starts then all the resturants are packed with people. It is definatly and interesting experience. Loud music is a big no no so even if you do go for a drink at a pub the music has to stay down low, but that usually means that the weekend Ramadan is over everyone goes crazy. There are some big parties planned for that weekend. I am hoping to go to Nepal for the break, we are tying today to setup that trip. 4 days golfing in Nepal, I will take tons of pictures I am sure.
Well I have now spent more then enough time not working and should get back to it.
Curtis
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
It seems that my seams are wrong....
Well for those who read regularly or those who have stumbled by my blog I have been corrected in my last blog. I have misrepresented the word seams...it should have been SEEMS. Yes I know I am a teacher.... I try.
Anyway, so I am now 2 weeks into Dubai and life is good. traffic has become much worse, everyday the radio says something politically correct like there is a bit of congestion on Sheik Zied Road today......what that means in Dubai is that get your coins out because you will be parked there for the next few hours. I really like the city, I LOVE working at the school I am, mostly because of the kids and the fellow staff members but...the traffic is crazy. If I did not own a Ipod I think I would have a case of road rage that would make the hulk look like a Pansy. I do have an Ipod and luckily I turn it on as I leave from the area I have been and make my way back to the Hor, I should explain....we have termed the area Hor Alanz East to the "Hor". There are several reasons for this and besides that it takes a lot of energy away from you trying to get back into the Hor....in any other city the area we are in would be crawling with....well you know. Luckily the ladies of the night in Dubai are a little more conspicuous. we are blessed, now the good news about the area I am in is that I can get food of wide variety as long as it has a middle eastern flair and groceries delivered to my door with a phone call. The phone call sometimes is a exercise in futility as it would be quicker most times to walk to the store the struggle with the English that the person on the other end of the phone has learned 8 minutes prior...
Most of the rant was for humour, it is easier to laugh then get mad here. I should get back to work I do have a bit of planning to do. I will sign off, it SEEMS there are people still reading this so I thank you for that.
take care all, or you if it is only one reading this....
C
Anyway, so I am now 2 weeks into Dubai and life is good. traffic has become much worse, everyday the radio says something politically correct like there is a bit of congestion on Sheik Zied Road today......what that means in Dubai is that get your coins out because you will be parked there for the next few hours. I really like the city, I LOVE working at the school I am, mostly because of the kids and the fellow staff members but...the traffic is crazy. If I did not own a Ipod I think I would have a case of road rage that would make the hulk look like a Pansy. I do have an Ipod and luckily I turn it on as I leave from the area I have been and make my way back to the Hor, I should explain....we have termed the area Hor Alanz East to the "Hor". There are several reasons for this and besides that it takes a lot of energy away from you trying to get back into the Hor....in any other city the area we are in would be crawling with....well you know. Luckily the ladies of the night in Dubai are a little more conspicuous. we are blessed, now the good news about the area I am in is that I can get food of wide variety as long as it has a middle eastern flair and groceries delivered to my door with a phone call. The phone call sometimes is a exercise in futility as it would be quicker most times to walk to the store the struggle with the English that the person on the other end of the phone has learned 8 minutes prior...
Most of the rant was for humour, it is easier to laugh then get mad here. I should get back to work I do have a bit of planning to do. I will sign off, it SEEMS there are people still reading this so I thank you for that.
take care all, or you if it is only one reading this....
C
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
New blog
Well Ladies and gentlemen it is time for a new session of blogs from Dubai. I am sure it will be packed with interesting facts, pictures and stories....maybe a rant or two as well. Anyway the summer in Alberta was fantastic, I got a chance to hang out with my family and see some friends that I was missing even reacquainted with some people from my past that helped the summer be a great one. My brothers wedding was a great part of the summer, they are so good for each other and hope they have an amazing life together and I can share in some of their memories...
Well I have now been in Dubai for a week and it has changed a fair bit, the buildings (well some) are even bigger, seams like there is even more people on the roads and the same inefficiency are still prevalent. Ha Ha. It was great to see everyone that I worked with last year and hear their stories and adventures over the summer. The new staff that I am working with seam great, they are all very excited to be here. It is funny to see myself in their shoes last year and think about my growth as a person (still a long way to go on that) while wondering how they will cope with some of the interesting differences of Dubai and the life here.
As some people have asked me it has been hot here but not as hot as it was when we got here last year. it has been a comfortable 40ish most days dropping to 30ish at night and last year that was 10 degrees warmer so it has a much different feel to the weather this year it is not unbearable just slightly too warm for most people instead.
I am still living in the same area as i was last year and I realize I did not put up any pictures of what that looks like so I will make an effort this year to let you know more of what my surrounding are like. it is quite interesting for sure. there are places to eat everywhere and get your hair cut every 50 meters it seams. I really do not know how these places stay open but with costs for certain thing so much lower I guess it is easier on the owners.
well I have procrastinated long enough and should get back to planning as the kids come in on Sunday and we get rolling with school in a few short days. It really is amazing how time can fly by when you are not watching. I will make more of an effort to blog what is going on or even rant when I need to. Thanks to everyone for your support and occasional e-mail it does mean a lot to me to get them.
take care...
Well I have now been in Dubai for a week and it has changed a fair bit, the buildings (well some) are even bigger, seams like there is even more people on the roads and the same inefficiency are still prevalent. Ha Ha. It was great to see everyone that I worked with last year and hear their stories and adventures over the summer. The new staff that I am working with seam great, they are all very excited to be here. It is funny to see myself in their shoes last year and think about my growth as a person (still a long way to go on that) while wondering how they will cope with some of the interesting differences of Dubai and the life here.
As some people have asked me it has been hot here but not as hot as it was when we got here last year. it has been a comfortable 40ish most days dropping to 30ish at night and last year that was 10 degrees warmer so it has a much different feel to the weather this year it is not unbearable just slightly too warm for most people instead.
I am still living in the same area as i was last year and I realize I did not put up any pictures of what that looks like so I will make an effort this year to let you know more of what my surrounding are like. it is quite interesting for sure. there are places to eat everywhere and get your hair cut every 50 meters it seams. I really do not know how these places stay open but with costs for certain thing so much lower I guess it is easier on the owners.
well I have procrastinated long enough and should get back to planning as the kids come in on Sunday and we get rolling with school in a few short days. It really is amazing how time can fly by when you are not watching. I will make more of an effort to blog what is going on or even rant when I need to. Thanks to everyone for your support and occasional e-mail it does mean a lot to me to get them.
take care...
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