I'm baaaack! Back in the Middle East, back in Kuwait, back in the classroom!
Year 2 in Kuwait has started, and although I'm still suffering from severe jet lag due to a ridiculous 14 hour flight to Dubai from Toronto, it feels like I never left this sand box!
Kuwait is the exact same as when I left, with the exception of the Shrimpys (fast food) which they opened at the end of my street and an even eerier-sounding Call to Prayer which now conveniently sounds at 3:00am, and still manages to make the think the world is ending. There is also the addition of several new teachers.
Another difference from this year to last is that I am now teaching Senior Kindergarten! How awesome is that?! I loved my kids last year because they were just so freaking cute, and now this year they'll be even cuter! Unfortunately, it also means I will be really testing my classroom management abilities this year! But I have a classroom probably three times the size of last year and it's already almost finished! (stay tuned for pictures!)
But with the good always comes the bad: I really miss everyone back home. It was so nice to be able to spend time in both Toronto and Ottawa where I got to see my favourite people (and my cats!)
That being said, I just came back from the Old Souk (Souk Mubarakiya) tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday! The Souk is the typical Middle Eastern market that you might picture, with lots of people selling spices, fruits, and meats. However, there is also a section with "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants which have the most delicious food! Everything is fresh, and is made right there. You can get fish, shish taouk (chicken on a stick), or even lamb (which I don't eat). It's also the only place that seems to have hummus that I actually like in Kuwait! People here tend to add too much tahini and not enough garlic! It was a great evening getting to see friends again and sharing stories from our busy summers!
Now, if only I could get over this jet lag a bit easier, life would be perfect!
Year 2 in Kuwait has started, and although I'm still suffering from severe jet lag due to a ridiculous 14 hour flight to Dubai from Toronto, it feels like I never left this sand box!
Kuwait is the exact same as when I left, with the exception of the Shrimpys (fast food) which they opened at the end of my street and an even eerier-sounding Call to Prayer which now conveniently sounds at 3:00am, and still manages to make the think the world is ending. There is also the addition of several new teachers.
Another difference from this year to last is that I am now teaching Senior Kindergarten! How awesome is that?! I loved my kids last year because they were just so freaking cute, and now this year they'll be even cuter! Unfortunately, it also means I will be really testing my classroom management abilities this year! But I have a classroom probably three times the size of last year and it's already almost finished! (stay tuned for pictures!)
But with the good always comes the bad: I really miss everyone back home. It was so nice to be able to spend time in both Toronto and Ottawa where I got to see my favourite people (and my cats!)
That being said, I just came back from the Old Souk (Souk Mubarakiya) tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday! The Souk is the typical Middle Eastern market that you might picture, with lots of people selling spices, fruits, and meats. However, there is also a section with "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants which have the most delicious food! Everything is fresh, and is made right there. You can get fish, shish taouk (chicken on a stick), or even lamb (which I don't eat). It's also the only place that seems to have hummus that I actually like in Kuwait! People here tend to add too much tahini and not enough garlic! It was a great evening getting to see friends again and sharing stories from our busy summers!
Now, if only I could get over this jet lag a bit easier, life would be perfect!
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