Ok, so I am getting ready to leave the Motherland and I must admit….I am not exactly a Happy Camper about this! I know that God is truly good in all things and that this is for a purpose….but I am having a selfish moment and wishing that His plan was for me to stay! [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Things I am looking forward to…
Posted in Russia on April 12, 2010 | 2 Comments »
In the words of Grant Gubser, “What is this, Russia?!”
Posted in Russia on April 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
My days have been very funny. Russia never ceases to amaze and surprise me! Two weeks ago, I went to work with my awesome kiddos from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan and it was Muslim New Year so it was all kinds of crazy. Then while I was teaching a Russian film crew came in and started [...]
The Ugly Side
Posted in Russia on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Alright, I truly debated writing this post but came to the conclusion that I would not really be giving a very true-to-form depiction of my time here if I did not acknowledge every aspect of it…..good and bad. The statements that I am about to make do not reflect all Russians by any means….some of [...]
Three inches of Hope
Posted in Russia on April 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
As you know from my previous frozen tales and mishaps….St. Petersburg has been quite chilly this year! The other day on the way to school I saw a tiny patch( about three inches) of pure hope! There, buried beneath layers of snow and ice, was a tiny little plop of green( well, really it was [...]
Timeless Tallinn
Posted in Russia on April 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I am absolutely in love with Tallinn, Estonia! I think I might even venture to say that this is my favorite city on this side of the world! It has a perfect blend of old and new culture( the Old Town is perfectly preserved from the Medieval ages….complete with castles, towers, great halls, and cobblestone [...]
Finnish Facts
Posted in Russia on April 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Here are a few facts/ observations that I made while in Finland: They have a very different concept of nudity. They have a Swimming Hall here where bathing suits are optional. In fact, bathing suits were NOT EVEN LEGAL until 2001! Luckily, they do have separate swimming times for men and women, Haha…..I decided I [...]
