Tag: Abu Dhabi
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Pottery
It just came to my realization that I have not made a single posting about my pottery hobby on this blog. It seems hardly possible considering how much of my life is spent on pottery and what it means to me to be able to do it regularly here in Abu Dhabi. I first started…
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Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Back in the days of C, I was introduced to this old improv British comedy show – “Whose Line Is It Anyway?“. Though not generally a big fan of comedy and it has taken a number of years to appreciate British humour, I have slowly come around to certain aspects of it and most especially…
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“Lord of the Dance”
When I was living in NYC, I went to see “Riverdance” another performance by Michael Flatley. I love to watch any form of dance, but especially like Irish dancing and music. The unfortunate part of seeing the performance in Radio City Music Hall was that I couldn’t see their feet move since the seats were…
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Getting a license in the UAE
Because driving in the UAE is on the same side as the States, it is quite simple to transfer licenses across. In Abu Dhabi (AD), you will need to make a trip to the Transport Authorities (AD Police) after receiving a residence visa. You will need a no-objection letter from your company, a copy of…
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ZOO: Teaching Moments 2
I have a special needs student in my class. She has physical trouble getting around the school, but intellectually she is quite adept. From day one, she has interrupted me while I was speaking to tell me that she didn’t have a handout since she hadn’t been to the first classes, or that she had…
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Settling in…
I know that I should be updating more. Some have asked for pictures and some have wondered what has happened to me. I’m here, but I still don’t have internet at home, thus it is difficult to update my usual blog. My fingers are crossed for the internet to be connected some time this week,…
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ZOO: Classroom Moments 1
Cultural Observation: Negotiations are done loudly and with great expression until finally a coin is tossed to determine a winner. My students have begun working on group projects this afternoon. I have given them a rare period to begin working. One of the tasks is to determine a country to focus on, but no group…
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ZOO: Teaching Moments 1
Issue 1: 5-minutes = late for both two hour sessions On Day 1, we discussed as a class the rule for coming in late to class. Instead of having a break half-way between the two 1-hour sessions, we go for 90-minutes straight. This means that the rule for being allowed 5-minutes to be late applies…
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Abu Dhabi: A week complete
Eventually I will have to stop counting the time that has passed and truly accept that this is where I live but I still am adjusting. Life isn't truly settled until I have Internet access at home (to come in a few days!) and more furniture. The good news is that my material life is…
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Abu Dhabi: Days 4 & 5
I'm not sure if it is more stressful to settle in to an apartment, start a new job with very little knowledge of the course, or walk around at night as a single woman with streets filled with only men. Votes? The past two days have been filled with information about classes. It has definitely…
