So far Phillip and I have been her for one month and have had a long weekend and a major holiday for the Hajj break. We were able to go see his sister for a week in Dubai, which was great as well. At this point adjusting has only been difficult because getting set up is difficult. It's difficult to get anyone to work here and basically do what they are paid to do. As far as I can tell no one here cares to work hard, which is good for me, but bad when I want to get things done.
I've heard it described as being "impatiently patient." If you don't nag people and remind them everyday that you need something done, they will not do it. Sometimes it takes a few weeks for actions to be completed, and every time you talk to them, they'll say "Inshallah," which means "God willing." I will admit that I've had to bite my tongue a few times when I've heard it.
I need to be more consistent in my blogging. I'm definitely bored enough. I've started painting and have been trying to better myself in other ways. Taking some time to write may help. I'd also like to help people that plan on traveling to KSA. Some things I read before I came weren't very helpful and weren't accurate.
We've definitely had some interesting experiences since I've been here and it's a completely different world without my husband. I think it's built in just to make me more dependent upon him, which as a Western woman is difficult to swallow. I don't go anywhere alone outside of the Diplomatic Quarter and probably never will here unless I'm desperate. I have a lot of single women friends here that seem to get around OK. I guess it's just finding good drivers. I prefer to use them. They're more expensive than taxis, but more reliable and safer.
Also, I haven't been able to find sesame seed oil....very disappointing.
I've heard it described as being "impatiently patient." If you don't nag people and remind them everyday that you need something done, they will not do it. Sometimes it takes a few weeks for actions to be completed, and every time you talk to them, they'll say "Inshallah," which means "God willing." I will admit that I've had to bite my tongue a few times when I've heard it.
I need to be more consistent in my blogging. I'm definitely bored enough. I've started painting and have been trying to better myself in other ways. Taking some time to write may help. I'd also like to help people that plan on traveling to KSA. Some things I read before I came weren't very helpful and weren't accurate.
We've definitely had some interesting experiences since I've been here and it's a completely different world without my husband. I think it's built in just to make me more dependent upon him, which as a Western woman is difficult to swallow. I don't go anywhere alone outside of the Diplomatic Quarter and probably never will here unless I'm desperate. I have a lot of single women friends here that seem to get around OK. I guess it's just finding good drivers. I prefer to use them. They're more expensive than taxis, but more reliable and safer.
Also, I haven't been able to find sesame seed oil....very disappointing.
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