Here!

Just letting you know I've made it over and have moved into my new place! I spent yesterday with a returning teacher, who has helped me attain a new SIM card for my phone (hence the reason it's taken me a while to post!), rent a car, and shop at the local commissary (mostly healthy stuff for now until I go on my own and take advantage of the Dunkin-donuts).

Here's a picture of my flat, and a couple of the school I'll be at: after getting some things done, my "experienced teaching buddy" took me over to his place to enjoy a taste of home (he's on family housing which is significantly bigger, and yes, yes that is the Royals game on attained through MLBtv).
After some steaks at his place, I headed out for a run at 7, at which time it was already dark. Wish I had my phone to capture a picture of a desert fox which crossed my path. Very nice path through the old golf course, which is lined with green bushes, palms, desert plants, and is well-lit.

I have orientation today and tomorrow, at which I'll learn more about what life here in Saudi will be like. I've been getting a good taste so far, and I'll try to keep you posted maybe with shorter posts through the day, I don't know. I'm new to this whole blogging thing, so you'll just have to be patient with me as I figure it out. 🙂

Also, this place is very private, so there will only be so much Im able to post and show pictures of, I'm sure. I may have to retract this very post, so we'll be in touch, and take this day-by-day!

Cheers, and much love to everyone!