Becoming Productive

As Jim and I are contemplating a big international move this year, I'm growing more and more excited about how I will be using my time during our time overseas. Nothing is official yet, but it certainly looks like it's going to happen, enshallah. The biggest struggle for me about the move, is that I will not likely have a paying job while we're there, and my personal freedoms will be severely limited. I'm not afraid of living in a part of the world that's not receptive to Americans (especially American women), but I am afraid of being bored. Well, I was afraid of being bored. It turns out there are lots of things I could do with all that free time.

The most exciting prospect right now is the potential to gather data on collective action in a closed society. With all the recent anti-government movements around the world, and particularly in the Middle East, it poses an interesting question.

I'll keep you updated on the move as we get closer to making our decision and securing employment for Jim.