Two months and counting. This week I got my residence card. The process included getting fingerprinted, photographed, both thumbs scanned, photographed again and lots of waiting. I was with another school spouse and we waited in the "Ladies only" room. Our lines were much shorter than the men's. After a final thumb scan, I got my card. It looks like a drivers license. We were taken to the government building by a school driver who helped us through the process.
Adjustments that were a breeze: having my laundry done. Eating dinner at the school canteen--no cooking 5 days a week. Supermarkets are well stocked with almost everything at mostly reasonable prices.
More difficult adjustments: days of the week, weekends. School week is Saturday through Wednesday. Thursday is our day off and Friday is church-day. I used a white board the first 6 weeks so I knew what day it was. School for the kids starts waaaaaay early, at least their bus ride starts early. We are up every weekday at 5:45 to get them out the door at 6:10.
When do you start writing your books!
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ReplyDeleteYou do have to arise very early there. It is very good to have the ability to adjust whereever you are. I like your communication abilities, too. Jean
ReplyDeleteMichigan weather, as of today, Nov. 3, is cold and windy. It is not Winter, with snow, ice and sleet yet, though. Blogs are a "goal" with me, so I am slowly getting the ability.
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