So here I am in Doha, Qatar. Transit time: 26 hours. I flew Buffalo to Boston to Londond to Bahrain to Doha. The best part is 2 of my 3 pieces of luggage made it with me! I had to laugh though because neither of them really had my clothes in it. I packed so fast and chaotically I had no idea what would be. Perfume, books, a few shoes, a blanket, tea lights/oil holder/burning oils....no matches :P
No matter, I'm hooked up to the net now and my 3rd bag should arrive at some point. My apartment is nice and not the gross grey/blue one I was shown during my interview! I'm pretty exhausted so I'm hoping they will let us get out of here for today so I can go take a nap.
Oh, and it's so hot that you don't have to use hot water to take a shower. The sun warms the water in the pipes! Yowza. More later, with pictures and such.
Thank you for all the well wishes!
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07/18/2007 08:01 #40152
i made it!Category: travels
07/14/2007 15:21 #40105
until we meet againCategory: potpourri
Um, yah so I just got a call from my future boss. I have to leave MONDAY!!!! Holy crap. I'm not done packing. I'm not done taking things and putting them into storage. I think I'm going to vomit. Some how they processed my visa on the contingency that my police clearance will be OK. So kids, I guess this is ciao time. Until we meet again.
chico - 07/16/07 10:00
Bon voyage and best of luck, Timika! Looking forward to the stories to come.
If you have to paint anything in Qatar, try not to spill the paint down the stairs, haha.
Whenever I have Friday fish fry at the FDR I will think fondly of you.
Go go global citizen!
Bon voyage and best of luck, Timika! Looking forward to the stories to come.
If you have to paint anything in Qatar, try not to spill the paint down the stairs, haha.
Whenever I have Friday fish fry at the FDR I will think fondly of you.
Go go global citizen!
leetee - 07/15/07 23:45
Safe journey and happy new adventure!
Safe journey and happy new adventure!
soma - 07/15/07 23:31
I left you a private email on myspace and on your Voicemail.. I am truly sorry i didnt get the oopurtunity to wish you well in person face to face keep in touch.
Safe travels and godspeed,
may your outer and inner journey bring u to your destination safely...
you will be missed around here...
Namaste' Timika
Curt-Soma
I left you a private email on myspace and on your Voicemail.. I am truly sorry i didnt get the oopurtunity to wish you well in person face to face keep in touch.
Safe travels and godspeed,
may your outer and inner journey bring u to your destination safely...
you will be missed around here...
Namaste' Timika
Curt-Soma
museumchick - 07/15/07 07:05
good luck with the packing and the trip! I hope everything goes great:).
good luck with the packing and the trip! I hope everything goes great:).
tinypliny - 07/15/07 01:03
Don't know you at all, but good luck with the move and the new life! How exciting! :)
Don't know you at all, but good luck with the move and the new life! How exciting! :)
lilho - 07/15/07 00:09
do they have good pita bread there??? it seems like a place that has really great pita.
do they have good pita bread there??? it seems like a place that has really great pita.
vincent - 07/14/07 23:27
Almost technically Tomorrow!
Thanks for getting me to join (e:strip)
I wish that you will find dependable transportation over there as anything with wheels let you down in Buffalo ;-)
Almost technically Tomorrow!
Thanks for getting me to join (e:strip)
I wish that you will find dependable transportation over there as anything with wheels let you down in Buffalo ;-)
matthew - 07/14/07 21:29
Good Luck! We'll miss you. Remember to post post post about your middle east adventures!
Good Luck! We'll miss you. Remember to post post post about your middle east adventures!
ajay - 07/14/07 21:04
Good luck and have fun!
You're the second person from Buffalo I know who's headed to the MidEast. Another friend leave for Kuwait on 08/17. Small world, eh?
Good luck and have fun!
You're the second person from Buffalo I know who's headed to the MidEast. Another friend leave for Kuwait on 08/17. Small world, eh?
mrmike - 07/14/07 20:57
Best wishes. Hope the big move goes well and you have an insanely great time. May your belongings and you have a safe journey.
Best wishes. Hope the big move goes well and you have an insanely great time. May your belongings and you have a safe journey.
uncutsaniflush - 07/14/07 19:21
Aloha!! And Bon Voyage!!
Aloha!! And Bon Voyage!!
mike - 07/14/07 18:40
Have a great time in Qatar! Good luck with everything!! I hope you can blog on here from there!!
Have a great time in Qatar! Good luck with everything!! I hope you can blog on here from there!!
metalpeter - 07/14/07 18:26
Until we meet again, it is.
Until we meet again, it is.
james - 07/14/07 16:02
I don't know you.
But your Samus costume for Halloween kicked serious ass.
And so, I like you and will say goodbye.
Have a great time in Qatar and send us lots of updates and pictures.
I don't know you.
But your Samus costume for Halloween kicked serious ass.
And so, I like you and will say goodbye.
Have a great time in Qatar and send us lots of updates and pictures.
07/13/2007 17:36 #40098
a lesson from Luna LovegoodCategory: potpourri
I'm moving half way around the world. I have to fit my life into 2 duffel bags and a backpack. There are people I really want to say good-bye to. However I have to acknowledge the fact they obviously don't care to say good-bye to me as they have ignored me for the last 6 weeks. That makes me sad.
I'm only half way through my authentication process on both my diploma and fingerprint report. I'm not supposed to be able to get my visa without the finished document with the stamps from Qatar. Yet, the woman from HR sent me an e-mail today with an attachment titled 'permanent visa'. The note read: "Your department has made living and travel arrangements on your behalf. I trust you have your itinerary."
I feel nauseous. I hope they don't expect me to fly out on Monday! I'm not ready. I thought I'd been rescheduled because of my delay in paperwork. How do I pack my life away in 2 days. Say good-bye? I just don't care anymore. There are few people that even seem interested in the fact I'm leaving and cared to spend any time with me before I go. (thanks for the kind letter (e:metalpeter)).
I've had more friendships break up. I'm beyond caring about it. I'm weird, I'm quirky, I'm sensitive, I'm goofy, I'm clever, I'm blunt, I'm giving and just sometimes I talk bad about people that piss me off. Like it or don't. I don't need to try to convince anyone that I'm worth spending time with. Life moves at a fast pace and if the current takes you away from each other that's just the way shit's creek works ain't it?
You don't have to tell me things will be good when I get where I'm going. I know they will. It doesn't make it hurt any less to know people you cared about can walk away from you without so much as a 'bye' uttered from their lips. Again, just the way shit's creek flows and I just lost my oar. Gotta go with the current or you'll drown flighting it.
I'm only half way through my authentication process on both my diploma and fingerprint report. I'm not supposed to be able to get my visa without the finished document with the stamps from Qatar. Yet, the woman from HR sent me an e-mail today with an attachment titled 'permanent visa'. The note read: "Your department has made living and travel arrangements on your behalf. I trust you have your itinerary."
I feel nauseous. I hope they don't expect me to fly out on Monday! I'm not ready. I thought I'd been rescheduled because of my delay in paperwork. How do I pack my life away in 2 days. Say good-bye? I just don't care anymore. There are few people that even seem interested in the fact I'm leaving and cared to spend any time with me before I go. (thanks for the kind letter (e:metalpeter)).
I've had more friendships break up. I'm beyond caring about it. I'm weird, I'm quirky, I'm sensitive, I'm goofy, I'm clever, I'm blunt, I'm giving and just sometimes I talk bad about people that piss me off. Like it or don't. I don't need to try to convince anyone that I'm worth spending time with. Life moves at a fast pace and if the current takes you away from each other that's just the way shit's creek works ain't it?
You don't have to tell me things will be good when I get where I'm going. I know they will. It doesn't make it hurt any less to know people you cared about can walk away from you without so much as a 'bye' uttered from their lips. Again, just the way shit's creek flows and I just lost my oar. Gotta go with the current or you'll drown flighting it.
museumchick - 07/14/07 06:55
I'm really sorry that you've experienced those kinds of things with the former friends. It's very hard to experience that at any time, especially when you are leaving half across the world.
I hope you'll have a wonderful time in Qatar!
I'm really sorry that you've experienced those kinds of things with the former friends. It's very hard to experience that at any time, especially when you are leaving half across the world.
I hope you'll have a wonderful time in Qatar!
deeglam - 07/13/07 22:15
well said....and I can't say it enough: Good luck!
well said....and I can't say it enough: Good luck!
metalpeter - 07/13/07 19:42
Ok I'm not sure exactly what to say but I feel I need to say something, so If I say something dumb I'm sorry.
You are welcome in terms of the letter, I know it isn't as good as in person but I thought I had to say goodbye to ya. There is saying I wish I could remember about it isn't a goodbye because I'll see you again, I hope that is true. I didn't know exactly when you where leaving and when you where at home so I figured writing was the best way. I also didn't want to do the come over unanounced thing. (not sure if I'm saying this right) Sometimes I don't say things the right in social situtations or I'm not sure if what I say is clear or the words in my mind come out differently. That was another reason I thought i should write in stead of droping by.
I can't speak for anyone else and what they do. Often for what ever reason people move apart or don't stay in contact with each other. I can say myself and 3 good friends of mine that has happened to. I will also admit it is both sides fault cause neither of us calls the other. In our cases it doesn't mean we don't care it just means we are bad or shity friends. I can't imagine having a friendship break though. I have ben mad or felt ackward but I can't imagine something so bad to break up a frienship, it must really hurt. I can't imagine being friends with someone and then when I'm leaving the split happens, I really can't.
Not that you need my aprovel at all. But I like that you know things will be good when you get to where you are going. I also like that you don't need other peoples approvel and that you know you are a great person.
Sorry you are having the problems you are. But maybe the bad times make the good times feel better. Of course it would be better if there waren't the troubles. But in life that isn't realistic. If I made this comment at all about me instead of you again I'm sorry. I will finish off with I wish you a safe travels and I hope to see you again, but for now bye.
Ok I'm not sure exactly what to say but I feel I need to say something, so If I say something dumb I'm sorry.
You are welcome in terms of the letter, I know it isn't as good as in person but I thought I had to say goodbye to ya. There is saying I wish I could remember about it isn't a goodbye because I'll see you again, I hope that is true. I didn't know exactly when you where leaving and when you where at home so I figured writing was the best way. I also didn't want to do the come over unanounced thing. (not sure if I'm saying this right) Sometimes I don't say things the right in social situtations or I'm not sure if what I say is clear or the words in my mind come out differently. That was another reason I thought i should write in stead of droping by.
I can't speak for anyone else and what they do. Often for what ever reason people move apart or don't stay in contact with each other. I can say myself and 3 good friends of mine that has happened to. I will also admit it is both sides fault cause neither of us calls the other. In our cases it doesn't mean we don't care it just means we are bad or shity friends. I can't imagine having a friendship break though. I have ben mad or felt ackward but I can't imagine something so bad to break up a frienship, it must really hurt. I can't imagine being friends with someone and then when I'm leaving the split happens, I really can't.
Not that you need my aprovel at all. But I like that you know things will be good when you get to where you are going. I also like that you don't need other peoples approvel and that you know you are a great person.
Sorry you are having the problems you are. But maybe the bad times make the good times feel better. Of course it would be better if there waren't the troubles. But in life that isn't realistic. If I made this comment at all about me instead of you again I'm sorry. I will finish off with I wish you a safe travels and I hope to see you again, but for now bye.
fellyconnelly - 07/13/07 19:32
sorry your 'friends' suck... and also sorry that i won't ever meet you.. but i'll say 'bye' none the less. good luck to you!
sorry your 'friends' suck... and also sorry that i won't ever meet you.. but i'll say 'bye' none the less. good luck to you!
mrmike - 07/13/07 18:28
I'll miss ya. Hope the transition is reasonably hasslefree.
I'll miss ya. Hope the transition is reasonably hasslefree.
07/05/2007 15:55 #39927
back from houstonCategory: potpourri
Just drove in this afternoon. I can't take anymore screaming babies for a few days. Gonna head back to my pad in b-lo, crawl into my bed and either pass out or play video games. I need my alone time. I can't wait to sleep in MY bed, alone. Lots to do tomorrow. I'll talk about my travels soon. Ciao.
leetee - 07/05/07 19:11
Welcome Home. Enjoy the solitude!
Welcome Home. Enjoy the solitude!
06/30/2007 14:13 #39865
golfCategory: potpourri
I admit it. I was bested in Wii Golf last night by (e:joshua).
Sweet! Ironically I was thinking how weird it was that the both of us were starting something new on the same day (Monday)
Glad to hear things are off to a good start. Plus, it's good to get the (e:strip) franchise spread across the globe :-)
Cocaine! Some sniffing and a little mirror? Watch out for that cavity check! haha gee, I thought maybe you were checked for cocaine because of all the zip lock baggies full of white powdery stuff I shoved in your black luggage had something to do with it. Figured they would appreciate a little "international drug smuggler" humor. Guess not. ;)
Glad you made it there ok. I can't imagine all that transit time to get there, I really can't. I will still never understan how if you send 3 pieces of luage together from the same place to the same place how they don't get there togather. I think that maybe UPS or FEDEX need to help out the airlines. I'm sure it will get there eventully. ok take care.
congratulations! can't wait to hear more from you soon:).
that is so exciting!!!!!!! keep us posted on all your amazing travels and sights!
Can you come back? I found the CD you want. ;)
Heh heh... the "water too hot in the pipes" reminds me of home in India.
You absolutely can't shower with tap water after 11AM.
The solution is to keep the water running for a while (wastage), or to fill up the bathtub in the early morning :-)
Glad to see you made it. Looking forward to frequent updates and pix.
I got your message on myspace but its not letting me send it - its giving me some weird error. I dunno but I'll figure it out.
wow! I cna't wait to hear all about it and SEE PICTURES!
Glad you made it safe. :)
so exciting!!!! you must post about everything!
Wow, I can't believe the sun warms the water pipes. Is that by accident or an ingeneous environmentally friendly heating decision. I guess the cold here cools our water for when you want really cold water, lol.
Yes, glad you made it. We may need you to pipe some of that sun heated water over here in February.
Glad you and most of your belongings made it there safe.