Friday 30 November 2012

It's hard to adjust to this new life

It's hard for me to adjust to my new life in Dubai.... It's really harder than I thought it would be... I just have to be strong and get through this adjustment time.

I had severe back pain 2 days ago... Think it was due to stress and maybe not sleeping right. I could hardly sit or walk so I had to go to the EK Clinic, luckily they really helped me fast and I had to get a Voltaren Injection and they also gave me some pain medication...

I feel much better today, and I just hope I don't get it again, because it will be a problem if I need to fly and have that happen to me. They say I must try strengthen my lower back muscles by doing some Pilates... don't know where I'm going to find a class out here in the desert lol, but will see if there is a gym in the city that has classes over a weekend...

We did our uniform fitting on Tuesday I think. It was really nice... I can't wait to get all the goodies and have my first flight. I hope I will look nice in the uniform :)

In 21 days I will see my Fiance :):) excited much?? It's the hardest part, not being able to see him... we can Skype at least, makes it a bit easier...

The Emirates Simulators are FANTASTIC... they really can create any situation possible using the simulators. It creates the whole experience!! Training is hard, we have SEP exams on Wednesday and Thursday, so have to study this weekend!

The Simulator(s)




Saturday 24 November 2012

Hi guys and girls!!

It's been such an emotional week and last few days. I survived my first week in Dubai, but it has not been easy. I have been home-sick quite a few times, but I hope it will get better and easier as the days pass.

Today was my second "off" day as it was our weekend, however we had to "work" today as well... We visited the Mosque which is a Moslem Church here in Dubai. It gave us some info about the Religion and was very informative. I was just very tired, so almost fell asleep a few times :P

I couldn't even work on my laptop the last few days, as I have been waiting for a plug adapter. My one friend from South Africa joined Emirates yesterday, so she brought a plug for me. After the Mosque I went back to Emirates Head Quarters because I needed to complete a few assignments and after that I went to visit my friend in Razooki building in Al Nahda 2.

On Thursday night I went out for the first time since I arrived in Dubai. We were a big group and went to Barasti's - it is a beach club near the Marina... awesome vibe, almost like a party in Ibiza :)

Below are some pictures of the last few days:

The Mosque

Barasti's
 
View from Barasti's Club
 
Emirates Doll at Emirates Shop, I want one!!
 
 
 

Tuesday 20 November 2012

Hello Dubai!!!

Hi everyone!!

So finally I get time to write about my experience so far... I have been so busy! It's about 22:45 here in Dubai, and I am dead tired.  I have been tired since I got to Dubai, and there is only a 2 hour difference between South Africa and Dubai.

I am in the desert alright! Landed at 23:30 on Friday night, checked in into my apartment at 3:30am and turns out I live with 2 other South African girls. The other girl joined on Saturday morning....

We just completed our medicals today, it took 2 days of long waiting but now it's done. Hope I pass it lol.

Anyways we received our manuals today as well, it's so big, I really don't know how they expect us to learn all of it in 6 weeks, but one thing is for sure, they will keep us busy for the 6 weeks. I think next week we will fit our uniforms as well, excited!!

I will post some pics of my accommodation soon promise!!

Here are some photos on the day I left for Dubai:




Monday 12 November 2012

My Engagement

So, I thought I had to at least blog about my engagement a little bit! Me and my Fiance, have been dating for 3 years now. The day before our 3 year anniv. mark, he proposed to me!

He arranged with a photographer to do a "couple shoot" with us and he told me that it was for the purpose of me having some nice pictures to take with when I move to Dubai.

So, it was on a Monday, and I really just was not in the mood for a photoshoot, because it was on a Monday, I mean who would be in the mood right?

Anyways, I decided that I can just suck it up, it was for a good cause after all. We went to this location - Nature Reserve just outside of Pretoria. The sun was setting in the back and while we were busy posing for the photographer, Tristan went down on one knee, and opened up this metal heart, inside were Roses and between the roses was the ring - so beautiful!! It's feminine, delicate, sparkling and breathtaking!!

Of course I said yes, I have been waiting for this moment forever, I DREAMED about it!!

Here are some pictures and the Ring of course:

The Stunning Ring
Just before the proposal :)
 
Memories
 

 

Sunday 11 November 2012

e-Ticket, e-Visa & Accommodation Details


5 Days before I leave to U.A.E and Ticket, Visa and Accommodation details received...Finally!!

So the days are counting down and I received my final travel documents. I was really, really hoping I wouldn't get accommodation in the middle of the Desert, but guess what? That's exactly what happened!!

I will be living in the Sarab Building, Block 5 in Nad Al Shiba - aka the middle of the Desert!!




It is going to be so much fun, and definitely a challenge for me, as I am so used to living in the City, where things are happening. Now, I will be isolated a bit. However from what I gather, it's some of the newest buildings of Emirates and there is a nice Gym, steam bath's and Pool. Also I think the Lobby has free internet facilities.

There's also busses every 10-15 minutes which travels into the city which is about 35-45 min drive.

I have been allocated the Master Bedroom :D isn't that something to be positive about?! I must say, if it wasn't for that then I would have been feeling a little sad for not getting the accommodation in the City.
I will get the biggest room in the apartment and also en-suite bathroom :)

I bought my luggage this weekend, and the big pack will commence tomorrow.. I will probably pack, and re-pack my bags several times just to make sure I can get the most out of the bag space.

ALSO, I have awesome news!! I got engaged on Monday after dating for 3 years... it was one of the best moments in my life!! I must say, what an awesome year 2012 has been so far. It started off slow, but it's ending on such a big high!

That's it for now, I will post some more soon :)





Thursday 1 November 2012

Emirates Airline Commercial Video



Hi everyone*

Check out this video "Emirates Airline Commercial"
It's so beautiful!

http://youtu.be/OAmcT0AIfcA

I logged onto my Portal just now and it says they are busy preparing my accommodation arrangements and that it will be made available to me shortly.

I can't wait to find out!!