Something is in the air, wait, that is just in Dubai

It's been 9 months since I have "lived" in the good ol' USA and I think I have a new-found appreciation for "home." We, Americans, take for granted what we have and it wasn't until I came here that I realized all of this. I was one of those "Americans" who, like most people, went about my day doing what I had to do: work, home, work, home, day-in and day-out. This all changed when I came to Dubai.

For example, one word: alcohol. I am not, by any means, a big drinker, but every once and awhile I really enjoy a few glasses of wine, red wine to be exact (thanks Dad, you created a wonderful habit.) Here in Dubai, you can't just walk down to the corner store and pick up a bottle of "two-buck-chuck." Dubai has 86ed that idea real quick. Here, you need to have a license to buy alcohol, which you have to apply for, in which the application can be denied. On top of all this, you can't just go out and buy as much as you like, you have A LIMIT! This limit is a percent of your salary. It's a real sad day for those who enjoy the "nectar of the gods."

Regardless of all its negatives, Dubai has been a real "eye-opener." Through heart-aches and stress, "this too shall pass." I have come to realize that it (Dubai) is all part of my life journey, my story and my experiences that I have to go through to become a better person. Granted, it gives me grey hair, drives me nuts and makes me want to scream, but like I said, "this too shall pass."

So, until the day I set foot on the airplane to fly back to the USA from Dubai for "relocation" purposes, I will try my hardest to take it easy and to realize that I have something much better awaiting me, just around the corner.

Life is very hard sometimes, but we all have to get through it. Someone once told me that God only gives us what we can handle… apparently I can handle a lot more than I think and I also think this is true for most people. The thing is, we don't like to be uncomfortable and we don't like to be out of our comfort zone and stepping into the "unknown."

Summer holiday is set, June 11 – 24. This could all change though as I am actively looking for a new job… ان شاء الله

I miss you all very much and I can't wait to share my many stories with you all.