Farewell

Fare thee well friends and family. Tomorrow I embark upon the journey of a life time. I'm going home. I will travel across the Atlantic ocean to the desert land from which I came. :) I am creating this blog so that I can update people on my adventures, my trials and my lessons learned. This is a unique opportunity to really explore another culture that is so very different from our own.

As an opinionated, out spoken American woman it's hard to know what to expect. As I have been preparing to leave, saying my goodbyes, and packing what little appropriate clothing I own I have come to see that I am not the only one concerned with how I plan to get by. Many of you, the people I love most in the world, are concerned for me. Most are excited, some are scared but all are curious. Saudi Arabia for many, seems backwards, stuck in time, and downright sexist.

Over the next seven weeks I will be living in the capital city, Riyadh with my Dad, step mom, and four young siblings. (Not to mention my enormous extended family!!!) I hope that I can remain openminded and that my experiences will bring to light some truths, some false hoods, and some misunderstandings about the Saudi Arabian culture.

I love you all very much and can't wait to be with you again!