Life in Qatar
Milestones
February has been a big month in the desert. First off, I paid off one of my credit cards! This is my first step closer to financial freedom. I’ve also completed my second open class at the college! All new hires at my college undergo a year long probationary period. They have to conduct ...
Poor Neglected Blog…
I was talking to my father over Skype a few days ago when he mentioned the neglected state of my little blog. So I decided it’s time for an update… The Holidays What can I say, it was great to have a real vacation as well as money. I spent a relaxing week in Korea with K ...
The First of Six
My first semester teaching at college is finished! We had exams 2 weeks ago and I spent the last week doing an Instructor Skills Workshop (ISW). Overall, I’d say my first few months in middle east have been a positive experience. The School It’s definitely admin-heavy, but after getting all my HR stuff sorted out things settled ...
90 Days in the Desert…
I’ve just passed the three month mark. The adjustments to life in the GCC are nothing like I imagined. I’m up on workdays around 5 o’clock. Food and living over here are far cheaper than I imagined they would be. Even cheap-eats over here taste fairly good. So I’ve been eating out a lot. Expat culture ...
60 Days in the Desert…
I’m now into my second month in Qatar. I’m not really sure what to make of life over here just yet. Back when moved to Korea, I remember diving into the experience. Going to temples, hiking, visiting cities, learning the language. I quickly developed an affection for the country and its people. Up until now, ...
One Month in the Desert
I’ve now just passed the one month mark in the middle east. Here’s the month in review. Jack Layton… I had just gone through security at the airport when K told me the news. I had enormous respect for Jack Layton, none of our leaders are perfect, but his vision of Canada most closely mirrored my own. ...