Hate them. I'm fine once I get to where I need to be. But that period of transition - the constant "farewells" leading up to a departure......those? I DETEST. They make me feel sick to my stomach. Anxious. And just plain old SAD.
You'd think that four years of practice would make the matter a tad bit easier. But, no. Each and every goodbye remains as difficult as the previous one.
It's not nice.
It's HORRIBLE.
However, it is the life that we choose.
So......to ease my own sorrows, I thought a "WHAT I REALLY MISS ABOUT KUWAIT" list would be appropriate for the occasion - a small reminder as to what awaits us on the flip side of "SEE YA LATER"....
* Shani, our maid. And not just because she irons our clothes, mops the floors, and makes delicious food. But because she is SO SWEET and wonderful. She always makes us smile, even when we walk in the door exhausted at 7 p.m.
* SCHOOL. Lame, I KNOW! But I really do miss it. I love meeting my students, watching them grow, and cheering them on. I can't wait to see how much my grade 6's from last year have changed! I'm also excited for Sports Day and spirit days!!!
* Maneesh, our DVD man! He has perfect timing. It will be 6 p.m. on a Friday night and we're dying for a new selection of movies to choose from. Then we hear the doorbell! And it's HIM! He just KNOWS.
* OUR BED. OUR GLORIOUSLY LARGE, KING SIZE BED. The one that allows us to sleep together without touching. It's the best. OH.....WE MISS IT!
* The Hussain's - right across the hallway! Did something funny just happen? Do we need to borrow an egg? Are they thirsty for a cup of tea too? Having them within walking distance is SUPER DUPER. We really do feel like family.
* The Huffho's - who will be ONE FLOOR UP next year! They are silly and fun and always a welcome knock on the door.
* EMILY! During the year, I see her EVERY SINGLE DAY! During the summer? NOTTA! I think we have too much to talk about for this Skype chat nonsense. I can't remember what any of our material is.....but I do know that it's A LOT! Haha.
* Pat and Kelly. Pat's sweetness and delicious cooking. Kelly's joking and story-telling. They will be living in a different building next year, but their balcony (and BBQ!) will be sure to draw in the crowds ;)
* Basketball season! It doesn't actually start for MONTHS, but Phil will begin practicing the first week of school and I just love seeing him and Steve Q. do their thing :)
* The Avenues. Not that I need to purchase anything. Not that I've been mall-deprived. I just love our Friday morning, mall-going culture. A coffee, a chat, and a good stroll. I LOVE IT!
* MONEY. Let's face it - it's something we all need! Our students loans are gone and now we're saving up for a "recreational property". Living where we do, with the jobs that we have, we are lucky to have the chance to bank some moula ;) But I suppose what I really miss this summer is our "FUN MONEY" - money earned through extra hours of tutoring. My wallet has not seen the same cash flow it's become accustomed to!
Although it might not be complete, this list sure is a good start! I hope our Kuwait family reads this post with a smile, as they are reminded of the things that keep them going back each year. We're all in this TOGETHER! And that should make the end of summer a little less sappy.
INSHALLAH......
You'd think that four years of practice would make the matter a tad bit easier. But, no. Each and every goodbye remains as difficult as the previous one.
It's not nice.
It's HORRIBLE.
However, it is the life that we choose.
So......to ease my own sorrows, I thought a "WHAT I REALLY MISS ABOUT KUWAIT" list would be appropriate for the occasion - a small reminder as to what awaits us on the flip side of "SEE YA LATER"....
THE LIST:
* Shani, our maid. And not just because she irons our clothes, mops the floors, and makes delicious food. But because she is SO SWEET and wonderful. She always makes us smile, even when we walk in the door exhausted at 7 p.m.
* SCHOOL. Lame, I KNOW! But I really do miss it. I love meeting my students, watching them grow, and cheering them on. I can't wait to see how much my grade 6's from last year have changed! I'm also excited for Sports Day and spirit days!!!
* Maneesh, our DVD man! He has perfect timing. It will be 6 p.m. on a Friday night and we're dying for a new selection of movies to choose from. Then we hear the doorbell! And it's HIM! He just KNOWS.
* OUR BED. OUR GLORIOUSLY LARGE, KING SIZE BED. The one that allows us to sleep together without touching. It's the best. OH.....WE MISS IT!
* The Hussain's - right across the hallway! Did something funny just happen? Do we need to borrow an egg? Are they thirsty for a cup of tea too? Having them within walking distance is SUPER DUPER. We really do feel like family.
* The Huffho's - who will be ONE FLOOR UP next year! They are silly and fun and always a welcome knock on the door.
* EMILY! During the year, I see her EVERY SINGLE DAY! During the summer? NOTTA! I think we have too much to talk about for this Skype chat nonsense. I can't remember what any of our material is.....but I do know that it's A LOT! Haha.
* Pat and Kelly. Pat's sweetness and delicious cooking. Kelly's joking and story-telling. They will be living in a different building next year, but their balcony (and BBQ!) will be sure to draw in the crowds ;)
* Basketball season! It doesn't actually start for MONTHS, but Phil will begin practicing the first week of school and I just love seeing him and Steve Q. do their thing :)
* The Avenues. Not that I need to purchase anything. Not that I've been mall-deprived. I just love our Friday morning, mall-going culture. A coffee, a chat, and a good stroll. I LOVE IT!
* MONEY. Let's face it - it's something we all need! Our students loans are gone and now we're saving up for a "recreational property". Living where we do, with the jobs that we have, we are lucky to have the chance to bank some moula ;) But I suppose what I really miss this summer is our "FUN MONEY" - money earned through extra hours of tutoring. My wallet has not seen the same cash flow it's become accustomed to!
Although it might not be complete, this list sure is a good start! I hope our Kuwait family reads this post with a smile, as they are reminded of the things that keep them going back each year. We're all in this TOGETHER! And that should make the end of summer a little less sappy.
INSHALLAH......
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