Posted in Saudi Arabia, pets on October 31, 2007 | 9 Comments »
This post is more personal in nature and it is also my attempt to see if this non-technophile knows how to insert images into posts….
To keep this post on track with my blog which is sharing my experiences, views and observations about life in Saudi, I will write about my cats and their adjustment to [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, Saudi education, gender on October 31, 2007 | No Comments »
I like watching the local news here in Saudi and particularly when the reporters go out to get the “voices and views of the streets.” Tonight the topic of discussion was nursing as a career choice for Saudi women. I’ve written earlier postings on the efforts of Saudiazation. Included in Saudiazation are also additional job [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Saudi culture, gender, pets on October 30, 2007 | 3 Comments »
It is no secret that I am a strong animal advocate, particularly when it comes to cats. It is also no secret that I’m not the greatest fan of the abaya. I wear it in KSA as it is required. Well, the other night I got busted. I was caught out without my abaya while [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia on October 29, 2007 | 3 Comments »
For those of you coming to or residing in Saudi Arabia you should know that the heat and the climate can affect your furniture. This is especially true if you have wooden furniture and/or antiques. To try and avoid or slow down the drying out process which can result in cracked and damaged furniture, be [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, gender on October 28, 2007 | No Comments »
This is a commonly asked question when a family man chooses to take a position in the Kingdom, particularly if he is coming from a Western country and environment. A lot on the success of adjustment will depend on the individual and her mindset. After all, if we allow ourselves we can be miserable in [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Saudi culture on October 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
This posting will fall under “tidbits” of good information to know if you are relocating or newly arrived to Saudi Arabia. Due to the arid conditions and desert practically coming to ones door, be prepared for daily dust and sand to make its way into ones house. It is imperative to dust and vacuum daily. [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia on October 26, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I was asked by a reader of my blog on whether there was racism in the Kingdom. I’ll answer from what I have seen or observed but encourage others more familiar than I and who are in the Kingdom to please comment on this topic. It is easy to confuse racism with discrimination and it [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Saudi culture, Saudi customs on October 25, 2007 | 12 Comments »
Thanks for asking this question in my post requesting your feedback and requests. A typical and traditional Saudi breakfast can have variations depending on the region of Saudi Arabia where one is from. But to give you a general idea, here are some of the breakfasts which my husband and I will enjoy which are [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Saudi culture, Saudi customs on October 24, 2007 | No Comments »
How much do YOU know about Saudi Arabia?
Okay; let’s have some fun and test your knowledge about the Kingdom. I’ve put some questions together about the Kingdom and purposely made them multiple choice. Don’t worry, the answers follow below the questions. I hope that you will enjoy this “quiz.” When my spouse and I were [...]
Posted in Saudi Arabia, gender, politics on October 24, 2007 | 10 Comments »
I was watching the news last night on Saudi TV which had a segment on the Finnish President’s visit to Saudi Arabia. If you are not aware, the President of Finland is a woman, Tarja Halonen. The news segment featured her meeting and greeting both the King and the Crown Prince. She looks like a [...]
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