Decadence and the Real World

I had to make a trip into Dubai the other day. I had the opportunity to visit the Atlantis. This very large glass sculpture was in the middle of the main lobby. The place was simply packed. I couldn't tell if it was packed with hotel guests or people there just to see the place. Regardless, it was packed.

Living the life of an ex-pat, I feel like I'm not always living in the 'real world.' As an ex-pat, you're suddenly living this crazy decadent luxurious lifestyle. Little things, like wearing grubby old clothes to go to the market, driving a modest car can help. Basically, remembering to live within your home-country means helps 'keep it real.'

Along the lines of keeping it real, have a look at this link:
http://www.cypgulf.org/Christchurch%20Aden/yemen/Ras%20Morbat%20Clinics/Index.htm
I'm not posting this link to advertise the organization that provides so much to these clinics, I just want people to see a bit of the 'real world.'

Peace.