Good News? Bad News?

So, what should I do first here... always a dilemma. I guess I'll start with the good news, because that's what we do here at DAA (Dubai American Academy). This morning I got my very first phone call from friends or family! I was sitting at work and my phone rang (have I mentioned that I am required to have my phone on all day just in case they are looking for me) and it said unknown number. At home, I never answered those calls, I would just let it go to voicemail, but the Dubai Lisa has to answer all phone calls during work hours. It was Troy.

Now for the bad news, I pick up the phone and at the same time I am looking at my hotmail inbox and see a message from Progressive about my recent claim and a message from Troy with the subject line Please call me asap... I mean, I'm not a genius or anything, but between Troy calling and those messages, I'm imagining there was a problem with my car. While this is happening my boss is coming in and out of my office telling me there is going to be a fire drill, he is telling me which area I should go to and then I mention that I have to "sweep" the upstairs and he seems pretty confused, as he walked out he said something along the lines of, so we might need to rethink this if you are running towards the fire. Huh, good idea! So, back to the car, which I have been paying for each month as it sits at Troy's, was involved in a 3 car accident. Troy said he'd send some photos but it might make me cry.

Now, for more good news Dubai has been so stressful, that I cannot even be bothered to worry about this. Whatever is going to happen is going to happen, the only part I feel bad about is that I can't take care of it myself and instead Troy is left to deal with the whole car, insurance, etc. Fun. I'm sure he misses me more and more every day.

I do have even more good news, Jessica and I rented a car for a month! This may not seem like a big deal, but the option of feeling somewhat independent is life changing. Last night we drove to the mall, yes the same on that is a 5 minute walk, for dinner. And, even better news, I found a salad that is similar to the 6th St. Pear and Walnut Salad. Fruit, nuts, cheese, add chicken and dressing on the side. Good times. The bad news with that, the place isn't attached to a hotel, therefore, no wine.

Back to work.