That is right, I am back in Abu Dhabi for another year. I had an amazing break seeing family and friends I also had an amazing time traveling to Australia and New Zealand and meeting some new friends in both places. I loved the majestic beauty of New Zealand and I especially loved the rugged beauty of Australia, with all its possibilities. I hope to go back someday soon.
This year has already started with some new things. I came home to find that I had friends that I hadn't realized. I also came home to my not so little cat Leo, who had missed my company and is, as we speak, playing with his new toy mouse. Leo is a ridiculously smart cat who realized, in the middle of the night last night, that he could open the front door the same way as he can open all the other doors. I wasn't exceedingly happy to be woken up at 3am to the sound of my front door opening, but you have to admire his intelligence. I had to lock the door, but Leo didn't stop. Once he realizes he can do something, he won't stop trying. Therefore, I was kept awake till my alarm to the sound of Leo continually attempting to open the front door...until I finally locked him in my room so I could rest for another hour before I had to get up for work. I guess he is like me...stubborn.
My school moved to a new location this year, due to the old school needing repairs. Luckily the new school is just around the corner from the old one so its not any more difficult to get to work. I also have four new co-workers, two from the states, one from South Africa and one from Ireland. We make quite a group. So far we are getting along, even though we are all in the same teacher room as we are floating while the girls stay in the same room for all their periods. I thought it would be more of an issue being that we are all women, but so far so good. Headphones are always a plus.
I am attempting to save money this year, for reasons that I will wait to discuss until outcomes become more sure, and my friends have been more then happy to help. I have been eating dinner with my friends every night and some of the others have been hosting get togethers and movie nights. This means that I am thoroughly enjoying my first couple weeks back without having to get all dressed up or spend a lot of money. It has been fun and relaxing. I can't say adjusting to the concept of another year here, and being back here, has been easy, but my friends have made it much easier then I had hoped.
Overall, I have hopes for this year being a good year and maybe at the end of it there will be an amazingly brilliant light.
This year has already started with some new things. I came home to find that I had friends that I hadn't realized. I also came home to my not so little cat Leo, who had missed my company and is, as we speak, playing with his new toy mouse. Leo is a ridiculously smart cat who realized, in the middle of the night last night, that he could open the front door the same way as he can open all the other doors. I wasn't exceedingly happy to be woken up at 3am to the sound of my front door opening, but you have to admire his intelligence. I had to lock the door, but Leo didn't stop. Once he realizes he can do something, he won't stop trying. Therefore, I was kept awake till my alarm to the sound of Leo continually attempting to open the front door...until I finally locked him in my room so I could rest for another hour before I had to get up for work. I guess he is like me...stubborn.
My school moved to a new location this year, due to the old school needing repairs. Luckily the new school is just around the corner from the old one so its not any more difficult to get to work. I also have four new co-workers, two from the states, one from South Africa and one from Ireland. We make quite a group. So far we are getting along, even though we are all in the same teacher room as we are floating while the girls stay in the same room for all their periods. I thought it would be more of an issue being that we are all women, but so far so good. Headphones are always a plus.
I am attempting to save money this year, for reasons that I will wait to discuss until outcomes become more sure, and my friends have been more then happy to help. I have been eating dinner with my friends every night and some of the others have been hosting get togethers and movie nights. This means that I am thoroughly enjoying my first couple weeks back without having to get all dressed up or spend a lot of money. It has been fun and relaxing. I can't say adjusting to the concept of another year here, and being back here, has been easy, but my friends have made it much easier then I had hoped.
Overall, I have hopes for this year being a good year and maybe at the end of it there will be an amazingly brilliant light.
