Some things about Malaysia

• There are a lot of motorcycle accidents because no one slows down when it rains.
• Anchovies are disgusting. Before now, I thought their bad rep. was all slander and malaciousness from bitter people!
• I love the rain!! I am glad I am in a country where it rains all the time.
• McDonalds tastes amazing when you haven't eaten American food for 2 weeks.
• McDonald's ketchup is also pretty decent.
• I never thought I would eat in a open air, yet inside a building "restaurant." I have twice this week.
• It's fun having curly hair in a country of straight haired people. I am like a theme park attraction.
• I have never been a double minority before (only woman and white)...this is also pretty fun once I get used to the pointing.
• What is more scary than two men fighting? Two men fighting in a foreign language.
• Mosquitos carry very odd diseases. I know God has a point for them, but I cannot see what it is.
• My days thus far range from extreme highs to extreme lows. I do not love it here, but nor do I hate it.
• I have a lot of things to do all the time.
• I like everyone I have met. Though I think my manager thinks I am impatient. He is correct. :)
• Pizza Hut also tastes pretty good. Like, almost better than American Pizza Hut.
• I will never complain about getting sleep.

I love you!

Becca

Abu Dhabi :)

Some thoughts about Abu Dhabi so far :

• Favorite quote from Denni, the guy who is running most of the sessions, on the first day of orientation when talking about safety, "We are not in the business of killing people."
• This was said after they discussed the 8 fatalities worldwide last year. Most odd fatality? An engineer was speared multiple times in a tribal conflict in
• I have found that I like being ahead of you timewise, because I feel like I am winning a race for the future against you! Slowpokes...
• Favorite accents to listen to so far : Papua New Guinean and Russian
• Schlumberger has the 2nd largest internet network in the world. And it is the number one technical expert in the entire field of oil and gas.
• Got to give SLB props for trying to mix up the orientation lectures with powerpoint and short videos. Doesn't really help interest, but I appreciate the effort. :)
• About the food
• The number of lamb dishes they serve is kind of ridiculous (though they are all good)
• Either the main entrees are super spiced/oddly flavored/or lack spice, period.
• Yogurt is delicious here! I think the Arabic on the side of the package adds extra flavor to it.
• I don't know what is in their version of milky/creamy oatmeal and I don't want to. It is incredible tasting!!
• Just because something looks like tunafish sandwich, doesn't mean it is.
• Never had instant coffee before. Conclusion : it is not bad!
• They have ketchup here, but I am terrified of trying it and being incredibly disappointed if it is merely tomato paste.
• Best mini-sandwich ever : cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, and mayonnaise
• Donuts here are not fried. They are baked and then chocolate is put on top. Sad.
• Best news ever - their chocolate pudding looks and tastes like chocolate bread pudding in a chocolate sauce. SOOOOO much better than ours at home.
• I am definitely enjoying myself. Everyone is really nice and even when I am bored in class I have something to distract myself with.

the almost-field engineer

Becca