I have often been asked by friends back at home – “So what do you do all day?”… My usual response is “Well grocery shopping is an entire day’s adventure here!” Gone are the days of quickly running out to Publix for a few items, or running to the 7-11 for milk at 9pm! And […]
The Blue Suits
The labor force here in Abu Dhabi is made up of men from countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. They leave their families and come to work here in tough conditions, working 6 days a week, for small wages but for what must be more than they could make in their home countries. Many are […]
Volunteering
While I was in Florida I spent a lot of time volunteering at the girl’s school. I was on the PTO board for 4 years as VP & Treasurer, was class Mom for 3 years, on the School Advisory Council for 4 years and actually received a school “Volunteer of the Year” award as well […]