Back in Doha

Ok so yeah... I know i haven't written on this thing since the end of October. Honestly I didn't think anyone was reading it, but I guess people must be. I will try and give you an update on life!

So I went home for Christmas and it was LOVELY! I spent a couple of days in London which was great(love the place) and then went home to Chicago. I said I wanted snow and cold weather, and that's what I freaking got. It was nice though to be able to see my family and friends again (not enough time with butler friends if you ask me). It was the best feeling to be able to know that I had the money to pay for my trip. I didn't have to ask anyone else to pay for it for me. I have never been the kind of person who needs a lot of money, but just being able to do what I want to do without having to worry about money is amazing.

So now I'm back in Doha, and my big dilemma is trying to decide what to do next year. Basically I have 3 options, stay in Doha, go back home, or go somewhere else in the world and teach. Honestly, I have NO CLUE what I want to do. I am the suckiest person ever at making decisions. I feel my whole life everything that I have needed to decide has fallen like right in my lap, and it always works out. Problem here is they want to know soon what my decision is. I know my family probably wants me back home, but I don't know if that's the right decision for me. I love them, but I'm afraid if I go back home, I'll end up staying for a while, and I'm young, and crazy and I want to see EVERYTHING not be in one place for too long. I could go somewhere else in the world, but most places want someone with atleast two years experience, and there are a lot of crazy variables that could happen. Doha isn't the greatest place in the world, but since I've been back I've been having a lot of fun. The money here is really good, and the style of life is super nice. I feel like I've put a lot of work into my classroom and teaching also, and it feels like almost a waste to leave after only a year. I have no freaking clue what to do, HOPEFULLY something will happen that helps me decide!

Anyway... what have I been doing since I've been back in Doha? Well my roommate from last term decided not to return (which sucks because I really liked her), so as soon as I got back I moved from my shitty kid's bedroom into an "adult bedroom." I currently have a kingsized bed, ensuite bathroom. I even bought new sheets and a duvet cover. This is like the first time I have felt like I actually live here. I got a new roommate who seems nice. It's hard for me though because although I think of myself as a pretty nice person, I don't want to take her along with me everywhere I go.... honestly I haven't taken her really anyway (i'm a bitch). She is a lot older than me, and I've been busy going out with friends from last term. She doesn't drink either so yeah... Anyway when I'm here (which seems to be rarely lately) I try and talk to her and help her out.

So I got residency FINALLY before I left, so now I can actually function like a real person here. I could have real internet and a driver's licenese, but I've been too fucking lazy to actually go and get them. I'm hoping to do that soon! Then with a car I'm hoping I'll like this place a lot more. I have met a lot of new people since I've been back :) and I've been having a lot of fun. Yesterday we (me mike michelle and rob) drove south about 40 km to look for this cave. We got a bit confused where to go (because there aren't really roads off the highways, just paths of sand) and we pulled up to a camp where there were a bunch of qatari men and asked directions. The men were super nice. Michelle asked them "what is this" and the man answered "this is men sitting" haha. They offered the guys tea but told us it was for men only :( haha oh well. Anyway when we asked where the caves were they all hoped in their white landcruiser (that every qatari drives here) and lead us to the cave! When we got out it was seriously like just a huge hole in the ground, sadly I was not dressed appropriately (didn't think I was litterally gonna have to clumb underground with a bunch of arab men watching) so I couldn't climb down... but hopefully we'll go back again.

I am really enjoying my time here since I've been back. I've stayed fairly busy (even though I keep getting fucking sick). It was great to come back and see my kids (my student's). They are really great people and I have so much fun with them. Last week I got two new kids in my class which is a bit difficult. They are older than the other ones, and don't seem to speak a word of English which is very hard. I have lost my voice because I am constantly trying to talk over them... and they have kinda changed the atmosphere of my class. Hopefully soon though it will be back to normal!

Anyway that's all for now :) Love you and miss you guys, and remember if you win the lottery PLEASE come and visit me!