Life isn't always greener on the other side

I recently had an experience that really got me thinking. Someone expressed some interest that they'd like to live where I live (specifically a bit too close for my comfort). I found myself really thinking about what I love about where I live and what I don't love about where I live. Really, there are more good points than bad. But the 'bad' ones are huge. I'm far away from family and old friends. I'm in a place that still feels foreign, but it is feeling less foreign every day.

The good points, are well, good. I feel safe. I have to drive to shop for everyday necessities, but the shopping malls are huge and modern.

Would I like to move to someplace with a bit more elbow room? Not really. The only reason I'd want a bigger place is so I could have a dog. I really miss having a dog. I didn't think I'd miss having a dog this much. My little Daisy Rat will have to be enough for a while.

Today's snap is of the Burj Dubai. Is it the world's tallest building? I'm not sure. I just know that I find interesting all the snaps of it that I see around. This is what it really looks like to folks living in it's shadow. I took this pic at dusk when in town. The red haze isn't the sunset but dust coming in off the desert. I'm reading that flats near the Burj Dubai are pretty pricey. I'm not sure why. The traffic down there is terrible (in my humble opinion). If I have anything to do in that part of the city (when I'm in town), I park someplace else and take a taxi. A new mall recently opened down there too. I have yet to go, and it boasts a massive aquarium. If you know my love of shopping and fish, then you'll understand what this statement means when I say I have not been yet. I should take the kids, however. They'd like to go 'see'.

And, a detour in subject....

It rained in the area last night and this morning. We had to go through some minor flooding and desert type mud with the vehicle of choice to get to school this morning. Needless to say, the munchkins were delighted. My thoughts go out to the teachers and other staff in that school this morning with all those kids seeing rain and dreaming about time off from school for the holidays!

Peace.