After more than 2 months...

After more than 2 months...
(Disclaimer, I am witting this at 4:30am my time... so be forgiving on the grammar and spelling. Also these are just opinions while sleep deprived.. ;-)

Let's jump ahead in time two months.. (Ive' been through a lot in the begging since I got here and to busy to post..
If I have time.. I will go back over all my past crazy adventures. Ive been so out of it since I got here, I'm still trying to touch ground...

It's def. a different life here in Kuwait..
It's a nice change though for many reasons. It helps me understand Middle eastern culture better. It does take a certain type of personality though.

There are some closed minded sour pusses here though, that don't want anything to do with anyone outside the Western culture, that's for sure.

At first when I stepped off the plane, I was thinking I would get a thousand constant stares while living here.. Actually, people are not that interested or stunned.
On the other hand, people seem to stare more when walking into Dairy Queen in a small town in Texas..
Some of the nicest people I have met so far are from here and I have been around the world and some.
Honestly, after some time here you realize that they are more trusting than a lot of people in the West.
For example, theft is not a big problem here. I feel safe if I left forgot my things, knowing it might prob still be there when I try and get back to it , if it wasn't already turned in to lost and found by someone.

The laws can be swift here...You steal, you go to jail for a long time. Unlike in the US, a lot of P.C bullshit and lawers getting

The laws are definitely different. I got here at the begging of Ramadan. Imagine that for an outsider.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan
During that time, no eating or drinking in public. Almost ALL malls and stores were closed during this time and would open starting at 730pm-8pm and stay open until 3am or so.

I am definitely ready to start doing my photography again.
Current challenges;
1.) Time. I don't have much time thought the week. I work 4:00PM - 4:00AM (Sun-Thus)
Try to sleep from 5:30am to 1:00pm (If I'm lucky). Between the laud singing prayer blazing from the mosque temple right outside my window. Happens a few times a day.
2.) Internet connection. My internet connection at my apartment sucks, to put it in a nice way. It is usable for the avg. I guess. But, for a computer geek like myself. I need at least 2-3mb down load speeds. Esp. for posting photos, blogs , etc..
3.) EVERYTHING is expensive as crap. One 1KD = almost $4. A good internet speed(Road Runner speed) would cost about 28KD (Denar) . That Kuwait currency is equal at this moment to about $100.00
4.) A lot of things we are used to having and easy acess to is not available here. If you want it, you mail order it. Mail takes 1-2 weeks

The middle east is like no other place you have experienced. It's definitely not a place for women. Believe me when I say, women have a lot of freedom in the US. If you were by a chance born into Muslim country. You would have to wear a bistacha' (Looks like a ninja suite). You would have to walk a foot behind your man. Could not talk to other guys and your family would set you up with someone to marry. If you like it or not. In some countries, you would NOT be allowed to drive.
So, appreciate you freedom and don't take it for granted..

No comment on the Burka... We call them "Ninjas". You haven't had your life flash before your eyes until you have seen one of them driving down , changing lanes without blinkers @ 110mph(yes no speed limits)
I will have photos soon and a blog..
I work a lot of hours... so...
"Enshala' "
The people here are really nice. I take the time to meet and talk to most of who I meet.
I am even learning Arabic now...
Figured it could only help with future careers in maybe business..

I will be taking a long weekend to Dubai.. I'm sure you thought about that one your self.. I send photos. ;-)