March = 6 Months err... April = 7 Months.

Part One (March)

So, March is the sixth-month marker for me in Dubai. Nothing has really changed in the last month besides the fact that I have had two more rental cars... don't ask, it's a touchy subject. L

A few weeks ago I got really sick. More sick than I have ever been, ever! It started out as a sinus infection that never got any better and turned into the flu. But not just any flu, a flu named Jim-Bob that put me in the hospital for a day with an IV and all that goodness. It was a bit scary seeing as I have had so much luck with the healthcare system in this country. (Sarcasm)

The story goes like this: a few weeks ago, shortly after my last post, I went to the doctor because I knew I was getting a sinus infection from really bad allergies that were caused by the sand storm that we had. I went to the doctor and told him my symptoms and he refused to believe that I was getting an infection. Continually, I told him, I'm getting an infection, and I know I am getting an infection blah blah blah. He says in the thickest Arabic accent ever, "You don't have an infection you have inflammation."

Needless to say, he gave me meds to treat my sinus issues, but nothing to treat the infection. Sure enough, the sinus issue cleared up, but the week later I got worse.

The infection moved to.... well, everywhere else and I was in bed for about a week. It wasn't much fun. Two or three days into it I took myself to the hospital where they put me on an antibiotic drip and things cleared up in a few days. Thank God this country has some modern medicine and not just all twigs and berries.

Anyway, moving on, the weather is starting to heat up in the UAE. It was almost 100 yesterday and the rest of the week it looks like it will be pretty warm. Though, I guess I have to count my lucky stars, as it is still not humid yet. I doubt it will remain like this for long. I think we might have another month of warm weather minus the humidity, but remember, this is Dubai, things change very quickly, almost as fast as the traffic patterns.

Part Two (April)

Ok, so I have been lazy and didn't finish this post until now. I apologize. A few new things have happened since I started this post; one, my girlfriend got into grad school and two, we will be celebrate our one-year anniversary this month. I am very proud of her! She has worked very hard for this and deserves it. Alf Alf Alf Mabrook.

Continuing on, as most of you can tell from my last post, Dubai isn't that great. I mean, as soon as the "honeymoon" stage fades into the desert you realize what you have got yourself into... more sand, sand everywhere. Get my drift? Thus, I have made a decision. I will be moving back to Washington, D.C. in a few (hopefully short) months. My girlfriend will be attending GWU and I will become part of the over-worked, under-paid D.C. workforce.

Though it would have been nice to move elsewhere, say San Fran, or better yet, the City of Angels, but it will be nice to move back to D.C. again, some place that I am familiar to. I look forward to seeing my friends again and the "short" plane flight to L.A. 5 hours as opposed to 25. Big difference.

I will walk away from Dubai with a new outlook on life and some much needed "street cred." Dubai is definitely a notch on my belt I will cherish forever, but has made me realize that home is the USA. I have found out a lot about myself while I have been here, I know I hate humidity and smelly people. In all seriousness, Dubai hasn't been all that bad, but daily makes you frustrated because you know how much better things could really be. We "Americans" take so much for granted and I will go back to the States with this in mind and have a much different outlook on life. ...Now to find a job. Anyone? ...Anyone? ....Buller? ...Buller?