ReLLeK, American expat in Saudi Arabia

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Introduction

Hi, I'm an English teacher from a small town in Ohio, USA. I first moved abroad in 1995 and have since lived and taught in Thailand, S. Korea and Saudi Arabia. (various years in each country). I enjoy LOTS of things, but am currently learning piano and guitar. My plans are to remain in Saudi for the next ten years, until retirement (in'shAllah). I hope to split my future time between Alaska and Thailand while becoming 80% self-sufficient (I.E.; living off the land). I mostly enjoy practicing self-defense techniques and passing them on to people who are interested, mixing music loops digitally and producing my own music (mostly for film), creating works of art with digital landscapes and last but not least, performing / singing live.

I joined expat.com on 27 April 2015.

I can speak English, Thai, Korean, Arabic
Interests outdoors, singing, Travel, camping, hiking, literature, digital art, writing (for film), gardening / farming, self-defense, digital music production, writing long lists about what interests me. :)

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Expat experience

Since March 2013

Taif, Saudi Arabia

Invest well, work hard, travel ALOT (in and out of Kingdom), future planning, work online, produce film and music, write for film, sing more.

Taif is great. The weather alone makes it (hands down) one of the best locales in the Kingdom. It's proximity to Jeddah, desert spots and interesting, culturally-rich activities make it an all around good place to be.

lightning knocked out my satt tv and internet :p

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

Isaan, Thailand

Travel more, hang out in local hot spots, speak Thai as much as possible. More islands, more jungle.

Issan is awesome.

n/a

Jul 2009 - Sept 2012

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Ran a successful side project (business) on-compound regarding social activities. Sang in yet another band. Traveled a fair bit in-Kingdom and hung out with a lot of Cadets (students).

Near Bahrain and Dubai. Cool people (locals), great compounds.

I liked it, overall.

Jan 2006 - Mar 2009

Seoul, South Korea

Taught privately, exclusively for 1/2 a year. Traveled to all 6 major mountain peaks in the country and climbed them all. Became more accomplished in the Korean language.

Bundang is a nice area to live in. Kimchi.

I loved it.

May 2002 - Sept 2005

Bangkok, Thailand

Got University teaching experience, completed visiting all 77 Thai provinces, worked as a full-time singer in a rock band for a solid year.

fun

traffic

Jan 1999 - Apr 2002

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Studied Arabic, moved up the ladder at work, made new friends, sang in a band, hiked and camped in the desert a lot.

Surrounded by desert.

traffic

Apr 1998 - Jan 1999

Bangkok, Thailand

Camp and hike alone (for up to a month) in the Thai jungles (North of Bangkok) near to and within Khao Yai National Park

Thailand? everything

traffic in Bangkok was ....a challenge. A jungle in and of itself.

Nov 1996 - Nov 1997

Daegu, South Korea

Hiking numerous mountains and coastline.

loved everything about it.

n/a

Aug 1995 - Aug 1996

Daejon, South Korea

Camping, hiking mountains, exploring.

I liked everything about it. Free apt. nice job, cool peeps. It was my first year abroad. Great Natl. parks nearby my home.

I liked everything about Daejon.

USA

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