My husband’s contract was not renewed and given 2 weeks to repatriate back to Canada. For three of these fourteen days, I was in India. During these three days in India I resigned from my job at the American School of Doha (ASD) and started the logistics of our travel plans from the date we…
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The Avatars’ Final Practice Together
With Adrian, the other guitarist, leaving Qatar, The Avatars had their final practice together. Adrian’s leaving was the final push for Michael to end the band. He was becoming weary of the amount of time it takes to manage a band of expats; band members are extremely busy, follow different work schedules therefore making practices…
Al Bidda Park & Duhail Night Market at the Al Duhail Sports Club
Al Bidda Park – Qatar’s First Dog Friendly Park Thursday evening Michael and I took our dog Pooh Bear to Al Bidda Park. This park is especially exciting because it is the first dog friendly park in Doha! Here are some pictures along our walk: This Minaret on One of the Many Mosques Inside the…
Dust Storms – My Doha Experience in a Dust Storm Vs Ethan Hunt’s Dubai Experience in a Dust Storm
While writing this blog, it took a life of its own as it evolved from my experience yesterday in a dust storm to thinking of how Hollywood portrays what being in a dust storm is like. Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Ethan Hunt’s chase of a villain out of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai…
2018 International Week at American School of Doha – Moments!
After a long run of very little breaks since the start of school in August, everyone was very ready for this fun filled week of activities, food and celebration! Time to sign where I’m from! Traditional Arabic Clothing Wearing my abaya and shayla to school! Raina wears a headscarf everyday, but not an abaya. Sadia…
2018 International Week at American School of Doha – Parade of Flags
This is an amazing week at work!!! Faculty, staff and students bring almost 90 countries and cultures of the world to ASD! The Parade of Flags is a highlight!!! The feeling in the air is electric as so many people from so many countries are gathered together to celebrate community!! This is the only time…
Happy Aquarium Hobbyist!
I’m back into my passion for aquariums! I’m housing 6 Beta fish in their individual glass habitats, and a freshwater aquarium filled with many fish such as platys, tetras,”sharks” and one Beta. Here are the Beta’s Half-Moon Veiltails This beautiful Halfmoon was my first one, but he died after a few days… 🙁 The Aquatic…
Healing Practice – My Reiki Practice at Yama Yoga Has Begun….
…..now all I need are people! Fingers and toes crossed!!! S, 🙏🏻🇶🇦