I am leaving my country to move overseas. I will miss all of my friends here while I am away from the internet. My wife and I have an entire house to empty so we can let others live here while we are gone. I am spending many hours every day getting ready.There is so much to do when leaving your country.Many things have to be sold and others put in storage, or given away for someone who can use them. We will recycle all the unusable items, of course.Other than that, I have very busy times ahead, such as deciding what I can bring with me in the limited space of an airplane.A few books, clothes, and of course my laptop?My wife will follow in a few weeks with her items.What would you take if you had move away and were going to be gone for a few years?Keep in mind you can have one small carry-on bag and a larger bag or trunk in the luggage compartment of the plane.Seriously, what would you bring and what would you leave?Maybe you can help me with your suggestions. Weight and space are both a problem. As an English teacher, I must bring some of my books. What else should I try to squeeze into a trunk?I will not be able to answer your comments, but I will try to get to see your suggestions.I will tell you where I am after all of my visa and other papers are approved. Maybe English teachers are too undesirable :) for immigrants, so I will be quiet about the final destination until we both have arrived. :)))Thank you for any suggestions!
By now you must be settled Bob.
It is long time we have read your inspirational blogs. Do tell us how life is settling in at KSA, or rather settled.
Missing your wise comments
Hello my dear friends. I have arrived at my new home in Saudi Arabia and spent one night there. It is night again here and I still have no internet. I am borrowing a computer for a moment. Thank you all for your comments and your prayers. I am safely here and enjoying everything except for the "Jet Lag" from shifting so many time zones. I want to be asleep too much, especially in the day time.
Well I am leaving, finally! I am sitting at gate 3 in Corpus Christi International Airport. My flight will begin soon to make my connections to arrive tomorrow night in Jeddah, KSA (Saudi Arabia). I am tired and hungry. Also excited but a little sad too. will not see my children or relatives for a long time. Same for the dogs. My wife may be 3 weeks before she can come over to our new residence too. We are going to be living in Taif.
Hi May,
Thank you. I expect to have a very good time, but I do hate the long flights. I will fly out of here on Monday. My visa was finally completed and I have my tickets for the flight. My plane will land in Jeddah, KSA on Tuesday night. Then I will travel by car to the location of my new job. I may sleep a day or so to catch up on sleep and will visit the University and the school.
I am still creeping toward the departure date. I have finally made contact with the other male teacher who has finished the visa process and is already there and teaching. It sounds great, and shortly I will disclose my final destination.
How exciting this all is to me! I hear that it is very nice weather every day.
The people who adopted Chevy wanted to give him back because their dog kept trying to bite him. Fortunately my wonderful sister-in-law offered to keep all three dogs together because she felt they would miss each other being split up. We left them Monday morning with tears all around and drove back to Texas in less than 11 hours. I feel so much better having my dogs with a family that will love them and that they have known for years. The cats may not be so happy with the extra dogs, but The only permanent one will undoubtedly become an inside cat again.
I love you guys here at MyEC and feel like I am missing this family too. I will tell more about my trip to say goodbye to relatives soon. For now I am still getting things wrapped up here and at my old job.
Hello Bob!
You are in a very difficult situation in my opinion,moving away is not easy,especially,leaving our country behind!
I admire you,your strenghs and your endurance,I'm sure I couldn't do the same.
I could leave my country for a longer stay,but I'd come back,and I would keep my house here,(it was built by my & my husband....)
I spent a lot of time abroad,many years,but I am a very homesick type of (wo)man,after a while I always had to return for a visit,because I couldn't stand longer....
If I had to leave my home,I'd have to bring my children and my big Dog with me,it wouldn't be easy.
I wish you success and a happy new life,wherever it might be!
Hello Bob! I understand , one thought about another country leads sad ones.But i know you are very strong personality, and you see life as a lesson which throws something.Of course, we 'll miss you ,but people can be friends any country, there's no limit to the number of friends. Good luck you and your family.
Comments
It is long time we have read your inspirational blogs. Do tell us how life is settling in at KSA, or rather settled.
Missing your wise comments
Waiting for your experiences.
Have a great time!
I will post some of my experiences very soon. : )
Thank you. I expect to have a very good time, but I do hate the long flights. I will fly out of here on Monday. My visa was finally completed and I have my tickets for the flight. My plane will land in Jeddah, KSA on Tuesday night. Then I will travel by car to the location of my new job. I may sleep a day or so to catch up on sleep and will visit the University and the school.
How exciting this all is to me! I hear that it is very nice weather every day.
The people who adopted Chevy wanted to give him back because their dog kept trying to bite him. Fortunately my wonderful sister-in-law offered to keep all three dogs together because she felt they would miss each other being split up. We left them Monday morning with tears all around and drove back to Texas in less than 11 hours. I feel so much better having my dogs with a family that will love them and that they have known for years. The cats may not be so happy with the extra dogs, but The only permanent one will undoubtedly become an inside cat again.
I love you guys here at MyEC and feel like I am missing this family too. I will tell more about my trip to say goodbye to relatives soon. For now I am still getting things wrapped up here and at my old job.
You are in a very difficult situation in my opinion,moving away is not easy,especially,leaving our country behind!
I admire you,your strenghs and your endurance,I'm sure I couldn't do the same.
I could leave my country for a longer stay,but I'd come back,and I would keep my house here,(it was built by my & my husband....)
I spent a lot of time abroad,many years,but I am a very homesick type of (wo)man,after a while I always had to return for a visit,because I couldn't stand longer....
If I had to leave my home,I'd have to bring my children and my big Dog with me,it wouldn't be easy.
I wish you success and a happy new life,wherever it might be!
-Monika--
1
-
2
-
3
of 3 Next