Posts Tagged ‘Driving in qatar

Today I was able to maximize my driving skills. I took my daughter to school first thing in the morning. Then I went home to fetch my husband. He drove on our way there but from then on I spent almost two hours driving. I had to look for the American Academy located along E-Ring [...]

A friend of mine from Saudi who’s in constant communication with me has always been generous in giving praises whenever I tell her that I drive here in Doha. She’s simply amazed that I am actually driving here already. Then she tells me about someone they know who’s just new driving in Saudi, how that [...]

It’s been 15 days since I got my driver’s license and I’ve started driving in the streets of Doha since then. So it’s official, I’m house keeper, driver, wife and mother! Not that I’m complaining, I actually am glad that I’m able to do these things. I usually drive when I bring Xiane to school [...]

One good thing here in Doha is that you’ll get your license the next day after you pass your driving test. I got mine yesterday. I paid QR155 when I claimed it. It felt so good to finally hold it in my hand. From then on, I never wasted time. I drove my husband back [...]

Finally!

In: Personal

20 Sep 2006

“If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again.” I can truly relate to this adage now more than ever. After having failed my driving test twice, I finally made it the third time. After 3 long, agonizing weeks of waiting, I finally got out of the “pit” when I took the test (which [...]


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