So it seems as if I've been in Doha for a month. I've done so much in such a short period of time it is CRAZY. Anyway overall I think I really like it here. It really doesn't feel like I'm so far from home, probably because I see benigans hardys, macaroni grill, starbucks, and EVERYTHING everywhere. I am really starting to like my class and my job, and I still can't believe I'm actually getting paid to teach. It's like the greatest thing ever! Each day I'm getting to know the people here better and better and everyone seems like good people. The other teachers are so helpful and fun, and everyone in the building so far seems cool (except for this middle aged "woman" who likes to say dude a lot, i think s/he smokes a lot of pot).
I can't wait until it cools off a bit so that I can walk around and explore a bit more. Last night me and 3 girls went to a souq (i think like an outdoor market) and had dinner. We ate at a Moracan restaurant. The food was delicious but I think the power went out like 6 times, which means it was HOTT in there. Anyway the souq was beautiful at night. When I buy batteries I will put up photos. When we were there however I think we may have been the only women, which is weird. The guys try and be subtle to look at girls here but it's totally obvious, it's almost funny.
I can't wait until Ramadan is over. None of the bars are open until after Ramadan which pretty much stinks. To drink here you have to get an alcohol permit. I guess you have to put down like a 1000 riyal deposit or something.... so it has been alcohol free for us here!
I've been talking with the other girls and we have a week long break at the end of this month. I had hoped to travel, but because I'm basically trapped in the country I think we're going to get a hotel room downtown and pretend we're on vacation. I can get my beach and pool, and they can get their alcohol at the bars (yes the other girls want alcohol more than me :-D).
Anyway I am happy I came here, and I can't wait to see what else happens!
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