Today I got my official offer and contract from Zayed University. I'll go in Monday to sign the contract, and then I don't know when I'll actually start teaching or the times or classes I'll be teaching. I have to admit that I kind of like this "fly by the seat of my pants" teaching! I'm used to knowing what classes I'll teach months in advance. I'm the kind of person who starts planning way ahead. This not knowing is actually better for me because I can't stress about it yet.
I honestly thought that I'd start teaching right after we got to Dubai, but it hasn't worked out for various reasons, and I must say that I'm glad. I've had to focus on adjusting to the time change, getting Griffin started in school, and getting moved into our villa. Last week, I wasn't mentally ready, but this week I've started to feel bored and hungry for more social interaction. The timing is perfect. Now I'll start meeting more people and will have something to do in the evenings while Woody's working and after Griffin goes to bed.
Only one more day until we get our couch! Saturday our couch, Griffin's car bed, our dining table, and nightstands will be delivered! We've been without a couch for a week, which wouldn't be a big deal if our place were carpeted, but the floors are tile, so sitting around on the floor is uncomfortable for us all and hell for my slipped disk. Also, I didn't realize how important the couch is for mine and Griffin's relationship. When I weaned him from nursing years ago, I did it by transitioning into couch cuddling time. Even now, every morning he wants to wake up and go to the couch to cuddle. Since we don't have one at home right now, he's been wanting to sit and cuddle on the couches in the lobby at his school. ! Fortunately, just one more day until we have a couch.
Today Griffin and I made muffins for the first time since we left Texas. I used to make muffins all the time, so I guess it's a real mark of home for us. Yesterday I bought a mixing bowl, whisk, and muffin pan so that we could have homemade muffins. It really cheered Griffin up, and he starting talking more positively about living in Dubai after that. I think that after we get a couch (and hopefully eventually a pet of some sort), he won't miss Texas as much.
Woody works nights from 1 - 10. It's harder than we thought because he and Griffin only get to see each other briefly in the mornings and on the weekends. Also, when I start teaching, I'll teach in the morning, so I will only get to see Woody on the weekends, too. It's looking like, however, he'll have a good chance to switch to working days early next year. Fingers crossed for that!
I swam today, and I'm tired from it. Also, I'm getting up to run with friends at 6 tomorrow morning (my first outdoor run in Dubai), so I should get to sleep now. Goodnight, everyone.
I honestly thought that I'd start teaching right after we got to Dubai, but it hasn't worked out for various reasons, and I must say that I'm glad. I've had to focus on adjusting to the time change, getting Griffin started in school, and getting moved into our villa. Last week, I wasn't mentally ready, but this week I've started to feel bored and hungry for more social interaction. The timing is perfect. Now I'll start meeting more people and will have something to do in the evenings while Woody's working and after Griffin goes to bed.
Only one more day until we get our couch! Saturday our couch, Griffin's car bed, our dining table, and nightstands will be delivered! We've been without a couch for a week, which wouldn't be a big deal if our place were carpeted, but the floors are tile, so sitting around on the floor is uncomfortable for us all and hell for my slipped disk. Also, I didn't realize how important the couch is for mine and Griffin's relationship. When I weaned him from nursing years ago, I did it by transitioning into couch cuddling time. Even now, every morning he wants to wake up and go to the couch to cuddle. Since we don't have one at home right now, he's been wanting to sit and cuddle on the couches in the lobby at his school. ! Fortunately, just one more day until we have a couch.
Today Griffin and I made muffins for the first time since we left Texas. I used to make muffins all the time, so I guess it's a real mark of home for us. Yesterday I bought a mixing bowl, whisk, and muffin pan so that we could have homemade muffins. It really cheered Griffin up, and he starting talking more positively about living in Dubai after that. I think that after we get a couch (and hopefully eventually a pet of some sort), he won't miss Texas as much.
Woody works nights from 1 - 10. It's harder than we thought because he and Griffin only get to see each other briefly in the mornings and on the weekends. Also, when I start teaching, I'll teach in the morning, so I will only get to see Woody on the weekends, too. It's looking like, however, he'll have a good chance to switch to working days early next year. Fingers crossed for that!
I swam today, and I'm tired from it. Also, I'm getting up to run with friends at 6 tomorrow morning (my first outdoor run in Dubai), so I should get to sleep now. Goodnight, everyone.
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