Thankful!

I started this adventure I'm on over a year ago . In October 2012 I signed up for an overseas teaching fair, and here I am living in a different country with the exact job I wanted. I am thankful for so many NEW things this year. The core will never change-- my friends and family back home made this possible. There was some concern of course, me moving so far away (and out of the country this time), but I have had an insane amount of support from my family and friends.

I wouldn't have been across the world if both of my parents (and both step parents) hadn't been so supportive. And sisters... and brother.... I'm sure you all still think I'm crazy, but you know doing "weird" things like this also makes me happy. My friends at home are so very, very wonderful! They made this one of the best summers yet:-)

That being said, my adjustment here would have been less than perfect if I hadn't met so many new wonderful people. New friends and co-workers have been absolutely amazing in terms of support, needing a chat, helping me get out of my apartment/Mirdif, and vacation buddies.

What this sappy sentimental post is really trying to say is:

I APPRECIATE YOU ALL!! I'm so thankful to have everyone in my life and those I have met along the way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I think I will eat a turkey sandwich for the occasion...and go shopping...and get a pedicure...

Backous family: you best be eating an extra share of grandma's chicken noodles!!


Lastly, Happy Friendsgiving to all my Dubai peeps:) You are awesome.

Showing some UAE pride!! EXPO 2020 and National Day:) Amazing to be here.