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Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi September 5th 2010

Hey! It is Sunday (I think). Today was actually a work day in terms of having to attend an orientation. Lots of cool info about the ed. system here, touched on curriculum and classroom expectations, you know, all the political stuff. Looks as though the biggest challenge for us (at least me anyway) will be easing in to the ways of teachers and administrators from here. Wanting to simply come in and set up your classroom, your way, will take time and patience. SLOWLY incorporating ideas and not 'upsetting the apple cart' too quickly. Anyhow, no pics today since we were indoors at what they call the 'Soccer Ballroom'here at the Fairmont, Tomorrow is an 'off day 'so we plan to catch some of the rays at the pool and chill (as best we can when ... read more

Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi September 4th 2010

Oh yea, I forgot to take this pic and add it to Day Two. When we arrived off the plane, all the females received a red rose....how sweet eh? Anyhow, I took this pic in my hotel room after I dumped out the fizzy water and re-used the bottle as a vase.... read more

Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi September 4th 2010

Tonight was orientation. found out some cool things. - all first year teachers in Abu Dhabi have been placed in Hotel Apts. with full kitchens AND the bonus is that utilities and internet are included. More $$$$$$ to save!!! YES!!! - Medical plan kicks in as soon as we set foot off the plane and so does our salary (another YES!!!) Also, tomorrows orientation is at 9 a.m. and apparently schools will be assigned...finally!! Then the best of all. Three additional days of orientation then off for 5 days before school starts. Should be able to do some sight seeing in there and add more pics to the blog for ya'll. Well, gonna head to bed now. 1 a.m. and still trying to kill this darn cough and head cold....nite, nite..zzzzzzzzz... read more

Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi September 3rd 2010

Since we arrived here on the 3rd (8 hrs ahead here)....Day One journey runs into day two also (am I confusing you?...lol...sorry!) More to come tomorrow........let's call it 'Day Three' to get on track...stay tuned!... read more
Hotel Lobby
Hotel Lobby
In front of hotel

North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto September 2nd 2010

Well, left for airport @ 7 p.m. Mark and I checked in my bags then went off for a drink until one hour before take-off. Met Claudia, her bf Riz and her mom and sis at the gate. Said our goodbyes....and off we go!... read more
Mark & I
Claudia, Sis, & Mom
Airplane

Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi September 2nd 2010

Welcome to my Abu Dhabi Adventure blog! I plan on updating friends and family with in a journal type format (for those of you that really care...lol) and pictures of my journey, if available. Only going to put on really important stuff, no boring/gory details....I promise I will keep it as exciting as possible. Please feel free to reply/respond. Love to hear from you! xo Theresa... read more




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