The reason I havent been blogging much is because I have been busy with the family rounds. And also I have been busy with the elections taking place in the Kuwait Chambers of Commerce. And this has been the biggest turn out yet. And it was insanly busy. And we were out in the sun for many hours. Running around looking for people, making sure all the paperwork is in order so they can vote. Saying hello to people, while taking phone calls! It was really hectic and an educational experience to say the least! And I lost weight just standing in the sun for that long!

Even the drive to the Chambers of Commerce was full of traffic!

I was there from 7:45 am and I didnt go home until 11:30pm. I went home took a shower and passed the hell out, getting ready for work the next day!

I know a lot of people are different then the way I am when it comes to family visits! A couple of my friends go nuts because everytime I leave Kuwait for a long trip I visit all the major members of my family, like my grand parents from my mom’s side, and my grandmother from my dad’s side. And also my dad’s aunts. And if its a really long trip i visit all my aunts and uncles, and i probably have lunch or dinner a day or two before i leave at my grand parent’s house. I really do enjoy seeing my family, but maybe thats just me.. I know my brother does the same thing and so do a few of my cousins not all of them..

Doing these rounds takes about 3-5 days.. and if im really good it takes about 2-3 days.. and the goodbyes are always a max of 3 days! lol.. i sat there thinking about the amount of time it takes me! So when i arrive in kuwait i usually dont see my friends except after the 4th or 5th day.. because even if im not visiting someone i usually like staying at home after work to stay with my family and visit my brother and his wife..

But this also something that I think is part of Kuwaiti culture and its a good thing!