One would think I should be the happiest woman alive. After all, I am moving back home to my family, friends, aging pets, and dragging the love of my life along with me. We’ve spent the last year planning, setting goals, and staying focused… preparing for now. And I have to say, we’ve done rather well. A few glitches here and there, things beyond our control, but overall it’s falling into place nicely. Of course the pessimist living deep within is expecting the ‘big whammy’ any day now. Or perhaps that’s just the all too familiar fear that sets in when things are going just a little too well in life.
As I’ve mentioned before, the one thing we didn’t plan for was saying good-bye to loved one. Fortunately the past several weeks have allowed us a lot of time with the family (my in-laws) and bidding a lot of farewells. Constantly reminding one another it’s only for a short time — we are coming back!
What I didn’t expect at all was the sudden realization I’ll actually miss Kuwait. Yes, we’re inundated with traffic, the crime rate is rising rapidly, and even a trip for a few groceries has become an event requiring extensive planning. The true culture of Kuwait is being left behind by flashy, materialistic ‘new money’ in such a short period of time. Old money breeds class and elegance, new money results in gaudy, tacky, shallow people who brag. Sadly that’s the new definition of Kuwait. But with all the negative things I’ve covered, there are far more positives. I’ve blogged about them for years, no need to revisit. But it’s those positives which leave me with the empty feeling already. That feeling of knowing I’ll miss Kuwait… before we’re even gone.
4 Year Old Killed By Family Dog
I Love You, Bani Yas
The Arab/American Marriage
Murder at Avenues Mall -- Kuwait
What you said about Kuwait is so true
short and presice from a non-Kuwaity
I’m also glad that you saw positive things more than negative in Kuwait
and I hope Kuwaiti ppl return back to “normal”
Have a safe trip back to family
There are definitely more positives than negatives in regard to Kuwait. Sadly it feels as though much of that lives in my memory of years ago. I recall enjoying a lunch out with friends without having to fight traffic, hope for a parking space, and wait for a table. And the times when culture and hospitality seemed to matter far more than what car one was driving, or shoes they were wearing. And I don’t mean 30 years ago… or even 10! Lately it feels as though the shallow, small minded people are taking over. Maybe I just need a break
Thank you for your comment and kind words.
AG~
I hope that you will continue blogging! I am surely going to miss talking to you and hearing your great advice! I hope that you will have a great trip home! I know that you can do it! You know you can too!
Thank you, Amber
I will continue to blog — hopefully about more interesting things. I’ve been incredibly boring during this transition phase.
We’ll definitely keep in touch via whatsapp, email, blogs, etc. And YOU are doing fantastic. You’re a gorgeous, bright woman. If anyone is going to get through transitions, tough times, good times, and life without too many stumbling blocks, it’s going to be you!
So excited for you AG! Wishing you and your Hubby the very best of both worlds in Kuwait and the USA. I’ll be waiting for that post when you announce your first trip back to Kuwait and all the little things you missed while you were gone.
Lots of love! xoxo