Roo is travel ready! Bought this cute little carrier at the little pet store by my apartment.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
TravelRoo
Roo is travel ready! Bought this cute little carrier at the little pet store by my apartment.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thoughts...
I believe my idea of normalcy has become askew. What’s normal and who decides what’s normal anyway? My power just went out – it must be midnight. Earthquake trembles are as frequent as headaches. The water shuts off mid-shower and I just stop, all sudsy, and wait.
I dreamt of grocery shopping last night. I was having trouble filling up my basket because I was overwhelmed by choices and the store ended up closing. I then found myself in a Russian class and I couldn’t open my eyes; the class started laughing because they assumed I couldn’t speak Russian. I had to explain to them – in Russian – that I was tired from shopping, to make them be quiet. I woke up muttering “slushiteti menye pajalousta…ya ocheen ustala pa ta mushta…”
I’ve been immersed in learning and researching and preparing for Thailand. I’m traveling again soon. Thai culture and cuisine looks amazing and I can’t wait to be exploring and enjoying. I though the Russian language was difficult, but Thai seems impossible! Though the stories I’ve heard about the ease and convienece of traveling in Thailand have soothed away any insecurities. I’m so ready and so excited to go and to meet up with and spent time with my Auntie Carol. There’s no other person I’d rather do this trip with.
I dreamt of grocery shopping last night. I was having trouble filling up my basket because I was overwhelmed by choices and the store ended up closing. I then found myself in a Russian class and I couldn’t open my eyes; the class started laughing because they assumed I couldn’t speak Russian. I had to explain to them – in Russian – that I was tired from shopping, to make them be quiet. I woke up muttering “slushiteti menye pajalousta…ya ocheen ustala pa ta mushta…”
I’ve been immersed in learning and researching and preparing for Thailand. I’m traveling again soon. Thai culture and cuisine looks amazing and I can’t wait to be exploring and enjoying. I though the Russian language was difficult, but Thai seems impossible! Though the stories I’ve heard about the ease and convienece of traveling in Thailand have soothed away any insecurities. I’m so ready and so excited to go and to meet up with and spent time with my Auntie Carol. There’s no other person I’d rather do this trip with.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
PC Life Update
The winter is winding down here. My past few months have been spent working at my 2 NGOs, organizing a Women’s Empowerment Seminar Series, interviewing for my research, playing basketball with Ed’s English class, helping Matt with his Boys’ Winter Camp, and spending some time at the Center for American Studies.
Our Seminar Series was comprised of 3 1-day workshops on Violence Against Women (human trafficking, domestic violence, bride kidnapping, women’s rights/human rights), Career Skills (resume & cover letters, interview skills, leadership), and Women’s Health (family planning, abortion, nutrition, mental health). We invited local experts (NGO directors, doctors, lawyers, professors) to present to groups of 20 university girls and young professionals. It was a lot of work, but worth it.
This past Friday my good friend Justine left. She will be missed by locals and PCVs a like (check out her blog – www.justinekyrgyz.blogspot.com).
Anticipation for spring and new volunteers is keeping me going.
Rent just increased to 5,000com($125)/month! That’s 1,500com more than PC provides. I love my apartment and location too much to move though.
I finally got my 3rd small paper finished and approved. Must focus on my thesis now.
Congratulations to my friends at home who have recently gotten engaged and pregnant!
Our Seminar Series was comprised of 3 1-day workshops on Violence Against Women (human trafficking, domestic violence, bride kidnapping, women’s rights/human rights), Career Skills (resume & cover letters, interview skills, leadership), and Women’s Health (family planning, abortion, nutrition, mental health). We invited local experts (NGO directors, doctors, lawyers, professors) to present to groups of 20 university girls and young professionals. It was a lot of work, but worth it.
This past Friday my good friend Justine left. She will be missed by locals and PCVs a like (check out her blog – www.justinekyrgyz.blogspot.com).
Anticipation for spring and new volunteers is keeping me going.
Rent just increased to 5,000com($125)/month! That’s 1,500com more than PC provides. I love my apartment and location too much to move though.
I finally got my 3rd small paper finished and approved. Must focus on my thesis now.
Congratulations to my friends at home who have recently gotten engaged and pregnant!
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