FAQ: Djibouti

Through this transition, everyone appears to have the same questions. As any legit service would provide, I have complied all the questions and answers in one section so that I won’t have to repeat myself...anymore.

Djibouti? Where is that located?
Djibouti is located on the Horn of Africa. It is northeast near Ethiopia and Somalia.

How long will you be in Djibouti?
My tour in Djibouti is for one year.

What will you be doing there?
I will be a project manager there helping on the Communications and IT project.

Will you be traveling with anyone else you know?
I will not be traveling with anyone else I know, but my company currently has over 40 employees already there.

Where will you live?
The government has provided 4 bedroom, 3 bath villas for the contractors. While it is not on base, it is located between the Navy/Army base and the US Embassy. The location is safely guarded, gated and comes with daily maid service.

Who will fix your hair?
I am sure that traveling to the Motherland will provide me with ample women who know how to handle the course, tightly-curled texture that I have dealt with over the years.

What language do they speak?
On base, English is spoken by nearly everyone. Out in the city, Arabic and French are mostly spoken.

Can I have [insert everything from car to house]?
Ummm. No. I am not dying, I am just relocating temporarily. In other words, I am not giving away my possessions because I plan to return.

When will you come back home?
After one year, I plan to return to the US unless a better opportunity overseas arises.

What will you do with your house? car? Rommie?
My house is currently on the market to be rented. My car and dog, Rommie, will be in South Carolina with my family.

How can I contact you?
Depending on internet connectivity, I can be reached on Skype (hedegi). Care Packages can be sent to: CIV GIBBS HEATHER | PSC 831 BOX 0059 | FPO, AE 09363-0059. I can always be reached via email, as well.

Where will you attend church?
The base provides weekly church services. I am so thankful Jesus will be with me in Djibouti.

What do you parent’s have to say about this?
My mother is very excited about this opportunity. My father wasn’t originally sold on this, but after he received more information about my safety and wearabouts, he is now onboard.

Couldn’t you find a job in the US?
No. Can you find me a job in the US? Nonetheless, this is a great career move for me and it will provide me with challenges that I would have never encountered in the US.

Final statement: Don’t come back here with a Djibouti man and Djibouti babies!!
My Response: Why not??

Questions That Annoy Me

I try my best not to show when I am bothered, agitated, or annoyed. However, there are five questions that I thought were worthy of sharing as I strongly wish you would not ever ask me these.

1. How was work?
I am sure you are just asking me this question because you think it shows you care. However, I know you don’t. There is no way you are genuinely interested in what I did the last 8 hours of my day. And how am I so sure of this? I really don’t have a purpose in knowing what you did the last 8 hours. If something exciting and newsworthy happened, then please do share. Otherwise, spare me with the boring details.

2. Do you know how to cook?
This question only comes from a male. It always follows when he realizes that I am from South Carolina. The perception is that everyone from South Carolina knows how to cook. First, my problem is with the vagueness of this question. What are you asking me if I know how to cook? Do you want to know if I can cook grits? Fried chicken? Or collard greens? Second, I promise you those who answer, yes, probably aren’t contestants on Iron Chef America. And the majority of the people, who do cook, also are confident that they CAN cook. Now, it’s not my duty to tell people that their food isn’t as tasty as they claim. (Please don’t make me call names…lol) This question is very relative.

3. What is your story? /Tell Me About Yourself.
I hate this question when interviewers ask it, and I abhor it when asked in my personal life. Are your expecting me to tell you the good and the bad of my life within 5 minutes? Is this your way of saying that you want to get to know me but you don’t have the time and energy to let nature take its course? Considering that I blog, I would like to think that my thoughts and opinions are obvious. If there is something that I don’t cover in this blog, follow me on twitter. I am sure within no time; you will understand what makes Heather tick.

4. Are you still here?
I have once prayed for invisible powers in many situations in my life, but currently no luck. However, when someone is looking me directly in my eyes and still ask me if I am still here, I never know how to respond. Should I just stare, ignore it, or reply in a very sarcastic manner.

5. When are you getting married?
I’m sorry, but did you meet someone who told you that I was the reason on why we haven’t walked down the aisle? Further, have I introduced you to someone that I even thought was worthy to be Mr. Gibbs? Someone that I told you I could stomach for longer than 3 months? Let me save you time in thinking about it, the answer is NO! As for when I will get married, Jesus and I are still working out the details. When we come to a consensus, you will be the first to know…maybe.

While the matter of these questions is mostly light-hearted, please know there is some truth. Do you have any questions that annoy you?

20 Questions in 30 Days

Yes, I ask lots of questions. If you know me, you know this. So when you are telling me about a new relationship that you are in, please be prepared to know the following answers about your significant other. I believe within the first month of your relationship, these are the questions that matter the most! Feel free to post other questions that I may have overlooked...

In no particular order-
1. What are your parent's name?
2. Do you have any siblings? Are you the oldest/youngest?
3. What are you looking for in this relationship?
4. Where are you from?
5. Do you want any kids in the future? Do you currently have any kids that you know about? How many?
6. Have you ever been married? Divorced? Engaged?
7. Did you attend college? What was your major? Member of a fraternity?
8. Where do you work?
9. Do you attend church? Where? How often?
10. Are you currently dating anyone else?
11. Is there someone out there who thinks you are their boyfriend?
12. How long has your longest relationship been?
13. When was the last time you cried?
14. What are your pet peeves?
15. Do you exercise?
16. Are your parents still married? How long?
17. Do you like to drive? Do you enjoy road trips?
18. When was the last time you have been tested for HIV/AIDS?
19. Have you ever cheated? Have you ever been cheated on?
20. What are your goals? (Spiritually, Physically, Career, etc.)

Lastly, In the case of Tiffany T...maybe you should also ask their last name. LOL

Please print this list and have it near the telephone to be accessible in your next telephone conversation with you new beau.