The magic's in the music and the music's in me

I have been a very lazy blogger.

Update:
I am currently back in Minnesota for Kait and Shady's wedding. Wishing that my stint here was longer, as busy life schedules make it hard for me to see everyone I had hoped to visit. But at least they all know that I love them.

Tomorrow starts full wedding mode. I am excited to make my treats for the Egyptian Evening on Friday. I also have to practice my graceful walking, as my military partner might make me look bad. Its going to be an amazing weekend overall- I'm super pumped. Its always great to get to see friends that you don't see nearly often enough, but to celecrate something fantastic as well- bonus!

Its a crazy thing, marriage. Such a big step. Such a commitment. Such an amazing adventure. I will definitely cry during the ceremony. Ha ha ha. There is no use even trying to pretend I won't. Luckily I am well-rehearsed at hiding kleenex behind bouquets.

Wow. My mind is reeling all of a sudden.

It's going to be fantastic.

I just wish that Shady were here to celebrate too.

(I think I should write a letter of protest about the existence of borders in the world. Not sure who I would write it to, but I learned how to write strong and influential complaint letters in college, so I might as well use it.)

Then Sunday night I am heading home. There's that home thing again. Not really sure if I am leaving it or returning to it. But that's off topic.

Because Wednesday... I start my new job!

After a long search I finally found a position that I think will be great. Its with an HR consulting org. The best thing about the company is that I will be able to learn a LOT while I am working there about so many things. Should be a great experience. Can't wait!

I am really looking forward to life de-stressing slightly. It seems like I have been doing that for a long time though. Is the 'real world' just ALWAYS stressful? Does it ever go away?

The optimist in me thinks that it does. Because if it doesn't, then I will be sad. And that's no fun.

thanks sherif, something new to waste my time on

my personal dna

fate in the grocery aisle

The other day I stumbled across some Goober Strawberry at the grocery store.

I have had happy breakfasts ever since.

:)

I put your picture away, I wonder where ya been

I figured out why my picture hasn't been working on my blog.
Apparently flickr is one of the sites that is not supported by the UAE.
I guess now its not such a dilema that we forgot the camera :)

I wonder who makes those decisions...

Its always darkest before the dawn... right?

I am still in the process of job-searching (if you have any leads, pass them on!) but I had one interview already and things are looking good. I am hoping to find one soon- keep your fingers crossed.

Finally found a place and moved in a few days ago. Its a very VERY : ) small studio flat in a nice building in the Old Pakistani Consulate area of Bur Dubai. It small- but enough. And housing is so expensive here that it is the only way I wouldn't have to live with a family or share a room. Living with a family would be fine, in general, however, I need to be able to use a kitchen, can't afford to eat out all the time here either. The dirhams just fly away, I swear!

Lately, this has been my routine- get up & get ready in the morning and walk the 4-5 blocks to Bank Street, which recieved its name because it has a lot of banks. I like this one cafeteria on it where I can get a fresh juice for 4 dirhams (just over 1 USD). Then I buy a paper and scrounge the 'Appointments' section (job listings). Then I walk down bank street to the intersection where it becomes computer street (can you guess why its called that) where there is a little internet cafe that I like. Then I send my CV to everyone I can think of, and their mother. After one hour straight of flooding e-mail inboxes, I head out, and sometimes stop at the supermarket to buy something to make for dinner.

Often at night shady and I will go out with the Aiesec people, Peep, Chico, Sarah, Sherif and everyone for shisha or something chill. Although shisha isn't very cheap here.

Ok- sorry to stop so suddenly- but my hour is up!

Love, from Dubai!

Hello friends,

I have successfully arrived in Dubai, and so far, its great! Granted, I have been here less than 24 hours, but no complaints! The people are all very friendly and welcoming, and the city feels very clean and safe. Can't really ask for much more now, can you? I am a little nervous about the summer though, because today is nice, but walking in the sun you get a little warm, and this is winter! In summer it willbe like 130 degrees -- I think I will melt. ; )

I don't have much time to write, my hour is almost up, but current projects include finding a flat, and a job. Just secured a cell phone so I am on my way!

More later, I promise.