Head is back on....kinda

Well, here's the story in case you haven't heard. I am back in the States for good (well, for good right now). Two weeks ago, we were informed by our client in Dubai that they had decided not to move forward with our engagement and we asking for us to sign a termination agreement. While we were assured that it was absolutely not a result of poor performance, it is still rather jolting since we had no indication what so ever that they were headed in this direction. I will say that it was kinda like I had been dumped by a lover...and they were saying, 'it's not you, it's me'. We were informed at about 10:30am and by 2:30pm that afternoon, we were packed and leaving the client site making our way back to the hotel. Honestly say that we were all stunned and didn't really know how to react. So, we decided that we would not think about it that day - rather drown our thoughts and deal with it the next day. Which we did.

Come Tuesday, we were making flight reservations, tying up loose ends with respect to time, expenses and deliverables and getting our ducks in a row to depart from Dubai. It was decided that we would stay through the end of the week and not scurry out too fast. So the next few days were spent enjoying the city..mainly, hanging by the pool or beach.

The last night I was in Dubai, I was able to celebrate my departure with my new friends. It was a great time and I can finally share some pictures of them (since I actually took my camera). Here are some pics of my friends

Here is Derek just home from Boudoir. This is the 'Celebrity Stylist' I had mentioned in previous posts. Recognize him??

And here are Timm and I

It was most certainly a bittersweet departure from Dubai. I had started really taking root in the city and had committed myself to spending at least a year there. Alas, everything happens for a reason and I was meant to return to Dallas to do....something.

Now back in the states, I have somewhat settled back into my old life. It is definitely good to be in my home, with my dog and my car. Dubai seems like just a dream. Could I have really been living in the Middle East for the last three months?

Strange how the comforts of routine almost make you forget what you've just experienced. Reminds me of what people always say upon returning from a vacation - Geez, I need a vacation from the vacation. And while you're supposed to return to work rejuvinated and refreshed, do we really? Same thing with this - did I just really come back from a different life?

I haven't really felt the stress of repatriazation this time around, can't tell you why. However, I can say I miss Dubai.

In regards of this blog....who knows. The title doesn't seem fitting anymore. Or does it represent a journey that is going to feed a new perspective in life? I guess I'll have to see.