Friday, August 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
First Two Weeks
Wow, the first two weeks have been crazy. I have not been able to upload my blog due a virus that hit the company. It will take some time to get fixed so my vonage phone will not be set up for awhile.
Not sure where to start. When I arrived the school was very welcoming. They gave me a car to use for awhile and planned get togethers for me to meet the other new hires. There are a lot of new hires.
I'm learning my way around camp. I have been to the Commissary which is the grocery store, the restaurants, bowling alley, various personnel and HR offices, and the beauty shop (I went to get my first mani pedi). Off camp is a different story. Since I can't drive (you know because of the female status), I have to find rides or get a taxi to go anywhere. I've been to Extra to buy a TV, and the mall just to walk around. We ate at a Chili's which was pretty interesting. We got there during prayer time so we have to wait a few minutes for them to open back up. The menu had mock-tails and beef bacon.... I also went to the American Consulate for a happy hour. The consulate is allowed to have alcohol so there was some wine drinking from me :) The camp parties seem to be a little more frequent because of the holidays. One person has a room set up for karaoke with a stage and everything. I will not be making an appearance on it! It's really fun to see every one's houses, and I can't wait to decorate my house.
Eid is over soon so I will be returning back to work on Saturday. I'm really excited to get back to my room. Right now I have stuff everywhere. I have never been in a classroom with so many materials. Anything and everything is available!
Not sure where to start. When I arrived the school was very welcoming. They gave me a car to use for awhile and planned get togethers for me to meet the other new hires. There are a lot of new hires.
I'm learning my way around camp. I have been to the Commissary which is the grocery store, the restaurants, bowling alley, various personnel and HR offices, and the beauty shop (I went to get my first mani pedi). Off camp is a different story. Since I can't drive (you know because of the female status), I have to find rides or get a taxi to go anywhere. I've been to Extra to buy a TV, and the mall just to walk around. We ate at a Chili's which was pretty interesting. We got there during prayer time so we have to wait a few minutes for them to open back up. The menu had mock-tails and beef bacon.... I also went to the American Consulate for a happy hour. The consulate is allowed to have alcohol so there was some wine drinking from me :) The camp parties seem to be a little more frequent because of the holidays. One person has a room set up for karaoke with a stage and everything. I will not be making an appearance on it! It's really fun to see every one's houses, and I can't wait to decorate my house.
Eid is over soon so I will be returning back to work on Saturday. I'm really excited to get back to my room. Right now I have stuff everywhere. I have never been in a classroom with so many materials. Anything and everything is available!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
I made it!!!
So I made it to Saudi in one piece. It sounds like I even made it in record time. Tim was very impressed that we made it though immigration and customs so quickly.
I have to tell you that business class is AMAZING and really don't ever want to do coach again.....pretty sure that will not be an option. I do have to say I was pretty disappointed to not have a sky mall magazine. I was able to watch the Hunger Games and Mirror Mirror which made the flight seem short.
On the flight to Damman I was able to sit next to a guy I met during orientation. While landing he looked out the window and said, "it's all sand" this made me laugh a lot.
People are asking me if there is a way to subscribe to the blog so they get an email when I update the blog. If anyone has figured this out will you e-mail me so I can pass the information on.
I have to tell you that business class is AMAZING and really don't ever want to do coach again.....pretty sure that will not be an option. I do have to say I was pretty disappointed to not have a sky mall magazine. I was able to watch the Hunger Games and Mirror Mirror which made the flight seem short.
On the flight to Damman I was able to sit next to a guy I met during orientation. While landing he looked out the window and said, "it's all sand" this made me laugh a lot.
People are asking me if there is a way to subscribe to the blog so they get an email when I update the blog. If anyone has figured this out will you e-mail me so I can pass the information on.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
On my way
I'm sitting in the lounge at the airport having a glass of wine. I'm exhausted! I had a small panic when Candace told me that carry ons could not weigh more than 30lbs. Mom of course was with me to check in since I am still a child and she casually held the heaviest bag to the side and it was not weighed. Both Candace and Ashley' s bags got weighed and they had to redistribute some things.... I'm off to a great start!
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