Well, "All Good Things Must Come To An End." We are no longer expats in the UAE! We flew out of Abu Dhabi just over a week ago. We, myself and my husband, miss it just like we knew we would. We hope to return one day soon. One never knows what the future has instore though. We may try for the UK next but until then, we will try to soke up some tropical sun and views.
We are back in Jamaica and I have to say, it is more beautiful than when I left 16 months ago. I imagine after looking at a sea of concrete buildings and ocean of sand all around us in the UAE, any greenery is going to be twice as beautiful. I am not sure if I will continue this blog as "As an Expatriote in the Middle East Region" or change it so as to continue blogging. Otherwise I will create a new blogspot for Jamaica specifically. What do you think I should do? I guess if I don't get any responses, I may just give up blogging all together. Til next time...be well.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Loser
Before I begin, I have to share the progress or lack there of pertaining to Nicholas' project. (This totally falls into the loser category)Oh wait, I think they call this, "FAIL"
If you can't tell if there is a difference or not, let me help. THERE ISN'T ANY DIFFERENCE IN ALL THIS TIME.
I have to apologize for my extended absence. It has been more than a month since my last blog, but I do have a really good excuse, honest.
Depression is a %#@*!. I have been depressed since returning from the United States. My son decided to stay in the US, which I am totally fine with. I just miss Drew so much more than I thought I would. When your younger with children, you start counting down the years until you and your spouse are finally all alone. I pictured an older, whiter, chubbier couple swinging on the porch or taking short walks together. I thought about an empty nest and the pictures in my head did not contain one ounce of depression. I didn't take loneliness into consideration.
I am shaking it off slowly. I just can't be bothered with anything else depressing right now. I have decided to be a little selfish. I am making another trip to the US in a few days to see my son. Fortunately for me, I get to stay with a really good friend (Nancy) in Florida. She and I have a lot of catching up to do. I even have a plan for fitness whilst I am there. I am going to start running again in the mornings and swim in the afternoons. I have school work during the day, so I will be keeping myself busy.
I will try to keep you posted whilst I am away but if I don't blog from the U.S, I will get you all caught up (should you still be following this inactive blog haha)when I return.
If you can't tell if there is a difference or not, let me help. THERE ISN'T ANY DIFFERENCE IN ALL THIS TIME.
I have to apologize for my extended absence. It has been more than a month since my last blog, but I do have a really good excuse, honest.
Depression is a %#@*!. I have been depressed since returning from the United States. My son decided to stay in the US, which I am totally fine with. I just miss Drew so much more than I thought I would. When your younger with children, you start counting down the years until you and your spouse are finally all alone. I pictured an older, whiter, chubbier couple swinging on the porch or taking short walks together. I thought about an empty nest and the pictures in my head did not contain one ounce of depression. I didn't take loneliness into consideration.
I am shaking it off slowly. I just can't be bothered with anything else depressing right now. I have decided to be a little selfish. I am making another trip to the US in a few days to see my son. Fortunately for me, I get to stay with a really good friend (Nancy) in Florida. She and I have a lot of catching up to do. I even have a plan for fitness whilst I am there. I am going to start running again in the mornings and swim in the afternoons. I have school work during the day, so I will be keeping myself busy.
I will try to keep you posted whilst I am away but if I don't blog from the U.S, I will get you all caught up (should you still be following this inactive blog haha)when I return.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tax Credit After Eighteen
This is officially the last time we could claim a child for tax credit. It just keeps getting worse!! I didn't think about this until I did the taxes for 2008, exactly nine hours before the deadline, not knowing whether we owed in or not.
We have no children at home anymore. Is it a blessing or a curse? When it comes time to do the 2009 taxes, why can't we claim the children? We are still paying for them. Every time they need money to pay for the car insurance or when they can't make their rent. I thought if you are supporting them, they are considered a dependent. It just isn't fair.
I can not say I would much rather them be at home because I would be lying. I have dreamed of the day when it would be just my husband and I. Don't get me wrong, I love my children. I think there is too much time with my husband now though. When the children were here and I didn't want to listen to the incessant lecturing, I could just leave the room. Now, I am the only one here and am trapped in a constant lecture. There is no longer an escape. I love my husband bless his heart, he talks way too much. He is like a nagging woman at times. What did I do for Karma to come back on me like this? I have always been a quiet person. I love quiet, oneness, and meditation sometimes.
My husband, bless his heart, thinks of me always. He is really attentive. He sees to my every need. What more can a woman ask for? I am blessed (I think)
Ladies, be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have no children at home anymore. Is it a blessing or a curse? When it comes time to do the 2009 taxes, why can't we claim the children? We are still paying for them. Every time they need money to pay for the car insurance or when they can't make their rent. I thought if you are supporting them, they are considered a dependent. It just isn't fair.
I can not say I would much rather them be at home because I would be lying. I have dreamed of the day when it would be just my husband and I. Don't get me wrong, I love my children. I think there is too much time with my husband now though. When the children were here and I didn't want to listen to the incessant lecturing, I could just leave the room. Now, I am the only one here and am trapped in a constant lecture. There is no longer an escape. I love my husband bless his heart, he talks way too much. He is like a nagging woman at times. What did I do for Karma to come back on me like this? I have always been a quiet person. I love quiet, oneness, and meditation sometimes.
My husband, bless his heart, thinks of me always. He is really attentive. He sees to my every need. What more can a woman ask for? I am blessed (I think)
Ladies, be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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