Quick update!!!

NO EXCUSES!!! I’ve been at work for almost 3 weeks and just  moved into my apartment...Just been a little exhausted and busy!!! So much to catch up on no pics this time but will add loads next week!! I start spring break after tomorrow!!!! Sixteen  days to explore even more. Will keep you posted on my adventures!!!!

Let’s talk School!!!!

I’m currently in the Wild Wild West...the middle of nowhere teaching 4th grade boys with varying levels of english!!! I work from Sunday to Thursday  7 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.  3 days a week and 7A.M. to 3 P.M. 2 days a week. I have two groups that I teach three 45 minute sessions Math,Reading and Science.  Let’s just say they are alllll boy and then some. The have little to no structure at home so many come to school tired, very few complete homework and most would rather cheat before they learn how to do something. Honestly, I’m still enjoying it….just have to go in Drill Sergeant mode EVERYDAY! Thankfully, I’m already seeing tons of progress with my boys!!!!

Mi Casa or should I say beiti (my house)!!!

So ADEC (Abu Dhabi Education Council) provides me with paid housing...yeah don’t be jealous...lol!!! The apartments they have readily available are about an hours drive one way...so about a two hour drive each day…..ummmm lets just say...I ain’t feeling it!!!! I’ve taken the unbeaten path and found a quaint one bedroom  only 6 minutes drive from my school…..I enjoy my sleep too much!!!!  Granted there is very little to do in old little Mirfa but the beach, hotel pool and gym are all I need during the week!!!!  Abu Dhabi is about 1 ½  hour drive and Dubai is about 2 ½ hour drive, so for fun that’s where I go!!! Been there every weekend!!! LOL… that’s the real reason I haven’t been able to update my post….don’t judge me...lol...this is a no judging blog. I had to shop for my apartment...which ADEC has graciously provided the dirham to do so!!! I’ve been in my apartment for a week and still waiting on internet connection!!!! Everything here happens at snail speed shway shway (slow, slow). All they ever say is insha’Allah (if god wills it) ma’am…..sir no disrespect, but I’m use to things being done yalla, yalla ( quick, quick). So hopefully I’ll have internet soon. I Will upload pics soon!!!   

DRIVING!!!!!!

Ummmm very, very very  different!!!! There are no left turns  only roundabouts…. you have to drive pass your location on the left go down and make a u-turn! Very little regard for speed limit these folks truly drive like bats…….

Just a quick update...if you have any question just post them and I’ll answer them in my next post…..soon….! Miss you all...see you in July!!!!