So, it's been a month now and I've finally figured out how to switch the blog spot homepage to English so I can read it and figure out how to set up a page; somehow it was in Arabic which I don't understand yet! I've been thinking "perhaps I should blog" about our new living location (Dubai) so hopefully it will be a little easier for everyone who is interested
in our life here to know what is going on. I've never been much of a journal keeper but I do hope I will maintain this because I want to share this experience with our family and friends; so we'll see how this goes...:)
Well, so far, life hasn't been too crazy here; mostly seems like normal life. I haven't felt overwhelmed at all. Really the only things that make me a little nervous are having to travel in taxis and not wearing enough clothes.
The Taxi: I have arrived at the correct destination every time and every driver so far has been very nice although sometimes hard to understand. That's part of what makes me nervous; I think "what if they don't understand me and they ask me a question which I then do not understand which leaves me lost somewhere". I've been in the same hotel for over a month now and I'm still confused how to get out and get in; I have a horrible sense of direction. The taxi has not gotten me lost (yet) but I think about it happening often which in turn makes me be not so adventurous; I don't like this. Marcus has now received his Visa (finally) so hopefully soon we'll be able to buy a car; so no more taxi worries! The next step...learning how to drive in Dubai.
The Clothes: There is no forced dress code in Dubai. I just know they (I guess the government and locals) would prefer for everyone to "respect its culture and values" (so don't walk around semi-naked). Kind of hard to do when the population here is 80% from other countries, most of which like to show off some skin. On one hand, I like how the government doesn't let people get away with so much craziness but on the other hand, it makes me nervous that one day I'll wear the wrong tank top and get into trouble. Usually I do feel like one of the more conservatively dressed foreigners here because I do see many other scantily dressed women which makes me think "surely they'll arrest her before me!" :)
You will find signs in the mall for a friendly reminder stating "Please wear Respectful Clothing" Meaning, cover your shoulders to your knees. I will most likely be fine because I mind my manners and do like to be respectful (especially since I wish people would do the same in our country). But just in case, I try to always remember a little jacket to cover that tank top.
I'm sure I will feel more and more comfortable here as time goes on; Adapting isn't very hard for me so moving to Dubai still remains a happy choice.
in our life here to know what is going on. I've never been much of a journal keeper but I do hope I will maintain this because I want to share this experience with our family and friends; so we'll see how this goes...:)
Well, so far, life hasn't been too crazy here; mostly seems like normal life. I haven't felt overwhelmed at all. Really the only things that make me a little nervous are having to travel in taxis and not wearing enough clothes.
The Taxi: I have arrived at the correct destination every time and every driver so far has been very nice although sometimes hard to understand. That's part of what makes me nervous; I think "what if they don't understand me and they ask me a question which I then do not understand which leaves me lost somewhere". I've been in the same hotel for over a month now and I'm still confused how to get out and get in; I have a horrible sense of direction. The taxi has not gotten me lost (yet) but I think about it happening often which in turn makes me be not so adventurous; I don't like this. Marcus has now received his Visa (finally) so hopefully soon we'll be able to buy a car; so no more taxi worries! The next step...learning how to drive in Dubai.
The Clothes: There is no forced dress code in Dubai. I just know they (I guess the government and locals) would prefer for everyone to "respect its culture and values" (so don't walk around semi-naked). Kind of hard to do when the population here is 80% from other countries, most of which like to show off some skin. On one hand, I like how the government doesn't let people get away with so much craziness but on the other hand, it makes me nervous that one day I'll wear the wrong tank top and get into trouble. Usually I do feel like one of the more conservatively dressed foreigners here because I do see many other scantily dressed women which makes me think "surely they'll arrest her before me!" :)
You will find signs in the mall for a friendly reminder stating "Please wear Respectful Clothing" Meaning, cover your shoulders to your knees. I will most likely be fine because I mind my manners and do like to be respectful (especially since I wish people would do the same in our country). But just in case, I try to always remember a little jacket to cover that tank top.
I'm sure I will feel more and more comfortable here as time goes on; Adapting isn't very hard for me so moving to Dubai still remains a happy choice.
Yay! Yay! Yay! I am so happy that you are blogging now! It makes me feel closer to you and I like hearing all about your exciting new life. I miss you so so so much! Keep the posts coming and I will follow you forever and ever! XOXOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteI know you have many people to keep in touch with and this is a great way of not having to email everyone individualy. Any luck in finding a new home? Will it be an apartment or house? Is housing a lot more expensive? I miss you so much but envy your adventure Give me a way to send letters to you as soon as you can. Love always, Mom,Dad, Sophia & Alex
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