So, a random dream turned into a reality – becoming a PADI-certified scuba diver – and it all happened in less than three weeks. Through my new friends at Al Mahara Dive Center, I conducted an e-learning session, 4 pool dives and 4 open-water ocean dives to have the ability to dive up to 60…
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MEPRA! PR in the Middle East…
So, I was lucky enough to be here in time to celebrate the Middle East PR Association Awards in Dubai right before National Day. Although we came home empty-handed, we had one heck of an after party, which cemented what an awesome group of coworkers I have.
VICTORY!
One month to the day of our move in, Etisalat installed our internet. Let’s hope it keeps working!!! So, stay tuned for hopefully more frequent updates!
F1 Fever!
So, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula One Race events start tomorrow – three days of speeding around a track to vye for the season title. Four racers have a shot at taking it all: Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. We are definitely not avid race fans, and know…
We have wheels!
So, after renting a lovely Rav4 this weekend to transport some rather large pictures back to our apartment, we fell in love with having a car. No need to call for a taxi from the office, walk five minutes each morning for work or flag down cabs randomly to head out and about. Our new…
I’m in Business!
Just thought you’d like to see what an Arabic business card looks like (and also how to write Pohorylo and Tucker – remember, they read from right to left). Guess I’m really working here now!
Think Good Thoughts!
So, day 328 in the quest to get internet in the apartment, and no luck. We’ve aggressively followed up in every means possible – phone, email, web chat, in person. Please pray that we get connected soon! In the meantime, a little update from Halloween. To drown Brian’s sorrows, we went to a fabulous dinner…
Watch out road!
So, it’s taken 6 weeks (which doesn’t seem that bad), but all of my paperwork has been processed, culminating with getting my driver’s license today. At some point we’ll get a car so we can be relatively taxi-free! Brian still has to apply for his Emirates ID and then get a driver’s license after he…
Holy Sheikh!
Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed al Qasimi, the Ruler of one of the seven emirates Ras al Khaimah, died today. As such, official mourning has been declared with effect from today for a week through, which the flags will be flown at half mast in Abu Dhabi, and even longer in some other emirates. Right now,…