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Thursday, January 29, 2015

"Thank God for My Cell Phone, Face Book & Abu Dhabi..." 'Tammy Ann VanderWende' (Live From Abu Dhabi-5)


Dakinetalk is excited to welcome our newest regular guest-blogger Tammy Ann VanderWende.
Tammy is a Kaua'i girl who recently moved to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emerites
 with her husband Tom, son Kyler and family dog Kealia.
Join Tammy on her adventures as she shares her experiences on life in the Middle East!
This is Blog #5 from Abu Dhabi...



Thank God for My Cell Phone, Face Book &  Abu Dhabi

 Abu Dhabi regulates the Internet and restricts websites.  I  used to like; Pandora Radio,Viper,Face Time.Netflix and a few others, yet I have adjusted fairly well!

 When I first arrived here, I told myself it will be okay. It takes time to make new friends in a foreign country, takes time to get used to driving around and getting familiar with the roads. It takes time to get to know the different types of foods and the culture behind it and where you can find stores that carry your favorite food brands!
Thank God it doesn't take much time to dive in to my SMART PHONE and Google endless questions!

I am so Thankful for My Samsung cellular phone! I can keep in touch with my kids via SKYPE or  "Whats app" free text messages, video messages and photos to be sent!
I have spent numerous hours talking to my daughter Sasha and Grand kids, being this far, I am so thankful to see the and hear them instantly!

The last 3 weeks I've gotten meet a lot of people by Facebook pages.
My neighbor added me to our Sas Al Nakhl community page. Neighbors are able to share community information such as  lost pet, borrowing a ladder to coffee meetings in the village cafe.

There are so many pages one can join to get in on the latest clubs, sports, free give a ways, sewing, arts & crafts events and of course golf!

I've made friends simply by joining the Abu Dhabi Duffers and the Abu  Dhabi City Golf Club. 
I have.been able to talk with the golfers on page then meet up for 9 Holes at night! We play at night since the rates are much more reasonable. I have played twice and enjoyed making friends with people from Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia.

On Abu Dhabi Woman;
You can truly get a cup of tea or coffee sit back and engage in a full cyber conversation with numerous woman.I guess it's like a chat room without having to put on make up!


Imagine living in the Pony Express Days?



Check out this short YouTube video of this remarkable sport resort in Abu Dhabi.
                                             YMCA move over...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i20VNfgiio

P.S.
Celebrating Tom completing 3 month probation! Crowning the achievement with a FORD FX-4x4, 4- DOOR F-150 In RACE RED!!
Nice truck!   ;-)


Sunrise Therapy, best way to start da day!
Sunrise Therapy
"Nothing goes wrong when you start the day watching the Sunrise!"
James "Kimo" Rosen

Hana Hou, (Encore) Shared From Facebook...






7 comments:

Debbie Eayrs said...

...I enjoyed reading the blog and I enjoyed feeding the fish!

KimoRosen said...

Deb,- I really enjoys Tammy's blog since I feel like like I am right there with them in Abu Dhabi without having to leave my home!

Tammy Ann VanderWende said...

Hey Kimo!
Your support motivates me.to keep sharing our life here...hope no one gets bored every week!
Thank you!

KimoRosen said...

Like I said, many including yous truly enjoy your blogs and Facebook posts because it makes us feel like we are right there with you. I truly enjoy following you Tom, Kyler and Kealia around the Middle east...

Tammy Ann VanderWende said...

Thank you!! Everyday is an adventure
To day was my first trip to Dubai! The skyscrapers are unreal.
I must go back my Gopro!!

KimoRosen said...

I still want to hear more about the awesome sports arena!

Tammy Ann VanderWende said...

I know.....hold tight!!!