In a fish bowl.

I am tempted to write a lengthy e-mail about the social politics that we face as part of our life in Qatar.  The best way to describe our situation is in one word, "Microcosm".  This little world that we live in wears away at your soul like sand eroding stone over time.  It happens very slowly, almost without your knowledge, until one day you almost forget who you are, where you come from and what is most important.  Quality of life, respect, nature, clean air, fresh water, friends, family and a positive work environment.  You take these things for granted until they are taken away.

Here in Qatar, there is a clearly a blurred line between reality and reality, and the real world is waiting for us, back home, in Canada, where we belong.