One-year Anniversary in Oman!

One year ago, the kids and I landed in Muscat to join Joe and begin our new life.  Wow!  What a year!

Here is the list of the top ten things I miss about living in the US, in no particular order.

1.  My older kids, family, and friends-- that one is pretty self-explanatory.

2.  Being able to call my family or friends at any time of day-- with the 9 or 10 hour difference, I really have to plan my phone calls.  

3.  Wider parking spaces-- not really sure why the parking spaces are so narrow here.  

4.  Sweater weather-- although I don't need six months of it, like in Chicago!

5.  My favorite clothing stores

6.  American football (mainly Austin)

7.  Online shopping!!-- and free home delivery.

8.  The ability to run a quick errand without worrying if my knees or upper arms are covered

9.  Reliable Internet

10.  Hobby Lobby!  And Target.

And here is a list of my top ten favorite things about living in Oman.  Again, in no particular order.

1.  Sunny, blue skies almost every day-- I never get tired of the sunshine.

2.  The ocean I get to look at every day.

3.  The mountains in the background and all the beautiful scenery

4.  Household help-- very common here.

5.  My friends from many different countries

6.  All the bling and colorful clothing (this is more with all my Indian friends)

7.  Camels!

8.  A new realization that not everyone thinks like Americans do

9.  Travel!-- I have traveled more in the last year than I have in the previous ten!

10.  The growing ability to distinguish a British accent from an Australian or South African  :)

I am really enjoying my time in Oman.  If you ever find yourself with an opportunity to live in Oman, do it!  You won't be sorry.

I am looking forward to the next year and all the new adventures it will bring!