Six Months in Saudi

Today is our six month anniversary for living in Saudi Arabia. Below is a list (originally created by a blogger I read called American Bedu) of you know you've lived in Saudi when....

Many of these things ring very true for an expat living in Saudi!

Your idea of housework is leaving a list for the housekeeper
You think black is appropriate daytime wear
You wear a jacket inside and take it off when you go out
You know which end of a swarma to unwrap
You give directions by landmarks
You have more carpets than floor space
You expect gold for every birthday
You begin admiring other women’s “Designer” abayas
You expect to pay more for water than for gas
You know someone is referring to Pepsi when they say “BEBSI”.
You have ever had to wait for prayer call to be over to finish shopping.
You have friends from 50 different countries.
Rain is still one of the most wonderful sounds in the world.
You have sat in a “men’s” or “women’s” section in an airport, hospital, or restaurant.
You think anyone with a cane is out to get you.
You think a red light means “step on it.”
Your school closes early because of sandstorms
You are not surprised to see an 8 year old driving the car next to you
You can’t buy anything without asking for a discount
You think cars only come in white.
It’s normal for you to eat rice on a daily basis for at least one meal.
You use terms such as Yallah and MaSalamma along with your daily English.
You know to add 2 hours to whatever time is written on an invitation.
You eat lunch at 3pm and dinner at 9pm.
You (women) find it normal to dance with other women.
You (men) find it normal to dance with a sword with other men.
Your driver makes a left turn from the far right lane.