So I had training for Russia and ILP last week. It was wonderful and I have a great group. We are have made it a goal to go to the Kiev, Helsinki, and Stockholm Temples while over there.
I've felt a strong impression that I need to make sure we do family home evening (for those of us who are LDS) every Monday night while we are over there as well. This I think is to help us remain strong and faithful.
So now for the great news. I had my final itinerary emailed to me yesterday. I am now leaving on August 30th instead of the 31st. I also am no longer going through Denver, but through Chicago. YAY!
So there it is. Have a nice day.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Only a little while longer
So it's been a while since I last updated my blog about everything that's been going on with the whole Russia thing.
It's now July 15th and I have completed almost everything that I need to so. ILP is paid off thank you to a secret someone who donated $1,000 to me and ILP to help me be able to go. This was clear back in April/ May and if it wasn't for this person I'm not sure I would've been able to do it.
I have gotten all of my bills sorted out so that way I won't have any problems (hopefully) with being called to court or anything like that due to them not receiving payments from me... Seeing as I'll be half way around the world from them (literally too).
All I have left to do is to go to my training next week down in Provo, buy teaching and personal supplies for the trip, work my tail end off so that way I will have some sort of spending money while there, talk to my bank about my being in Russia for four months, and put my phone on hold for the four months I'm gone too.
Wow that seems like a lot, but it really isn't.
Oh and I will be having a going away BBQ on the 14th of August. YAY!
That's it for now. Until next time.
It's now July 15th and I have completed almost everything that I need to so. ILP is paid off thank you to a secret someone who donated $1,000 to me and ILP to help me be able to go. This was clear back in April/ May and if it wasn't for this person I'm not sure I would've been able to do it.
I have gotten all of my bills sorted out so that way I won't have any problems (hopefully) with being called to court or anything like that due to them not receiving payments from me... Seeing as I'll be half way around the world from them (literally too).
All I have left to do is to go to my training next week down in Provo, buy teaching and personal supplies for the trip, work my tail end off so that way I will have some sort of spending money while there, talk to my bank about my being in Russia for four months, and put my phone on hold for the four months I'm gone too.
Wow that seems like a lot, but it really isn't.
Oh and I will be having a going away BBQ on the 14th of August. YAY!
That's it for now. Until next time.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Too far away!
Oh Russia why do you have to be another four months and one week away? It seems so unfair. I'm struggling with paying you. At this point I will have no spending money while I'm there either. But I can't wait to be there and away from here. This horrible, no good, very bad place.
I guess you could say that I'm sort of using you to run away from my life here. If only it is just shy of four months. Four months there means four months not here.
It means four months of not being reminded on a daily basis of what a failure I am in everything I do. Four months of doing service and working with children in a small quiet environment. Four months of feeling good about myself.
WHY? Why do I have to wait so long for my resprite from my life?
I guess you could say that I'm sort of using you to run away from my life here. If only it is just shy of four months. Four months there means four months not here.
It means four months of not being reminded on a daily basis of what a failure I am in everything I do. Four months of doing service and working with children in a small quiet environment. Four months of feeling good about myself.
WHY? Why do I have to wait so long for my resprite from my life?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Count Down to Russia (somewhat started)
So as long as my dates don't change I will be leaving for Russia in 5 months and 5 days. WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!
Just thought I would share that.
Just thought I would share that.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Russia Dates
So I got the most wonderful news yesterday. I found out my tentative dates for St. Petersburg, Russia.
I will be leaving on August 23, 2010 and returning on December 17, 2010. Or roughly anyways. These dates won't get set in stone until July sometime. But still the thought of leaving in just a little over 5 months is exhilarating to think about.
I still have to make 4 more payments after Monday. I need to register with the embassy, get my physical, and finalize my travel documents. Oh and I need to do training which I will be doing in July. So not much left to do at all.
I will be leaving on August 23, 2010 and returning on December 17, 2010. Or roughly anyways. These dates won't get set in stone until July sometime. But still the thought of leaving in just a little over 5 months is exhilarating to think about.
I still have to make 4 more payments after Monday. I need to register with the embassy, get my physical, and finalize my travel documents. Oh and I need to do training which I will be doing in July. So not much left to do at all.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Update on Oakcrest.
So on Monday of this week I started feeling as if I didn't get the job at Oakcrest. I just had this deep foreboding sense that they decided not to take me even though I'm totally qualified. It's stuck with me over the last few days.
Well, last night while I was tutoring my first student I got the call. You know that terrible call saying that you didn't get the job, but we would love to hear from you next year if you are still interested.
Why, is my question. You denied me this year most likely because I have two tattoos and because I'm too old. Seeing as they like their girls to be 19 and have only one year of college behind them. What's going to change next year that's going to allow you to decide that I'm worthy enough to work for you?
Don't get me wrong on this. I totally understand the part about the tattoos. It's stupid, but I understand it. So yeah. I think it was a good opportunity and I would've made a great camp counselor. But the Lord clearly has other plans for me for this summer.
Well there you have it.
Well, last night while I was tutoring my first student I got the call. You know that terrible call saying that you didn't get the job, but we would love to hear from you next year if you are still interested.
Why, is my question. You denied me this year most likely because I have two tattoos and because I'm too old. Seeing as they like their girls to be 19 and have only one year of college behind them. What's going to change next year that's going to allow you to decide that I'm worthy enough to work for you?
Don't get me wrong on this. I totally understand the part about the tattoos. It's stupid, but I understand it. So yeah. I think it was a good opportunity and I would've made a great camp counselor. But the Lord clearly has other plans for me for this summer.
Well there you have it.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Oakcrest Names
Ok so I totally know that I still have no idea if I got the job at Oakcrest yet or not. That's totally not the point right now though.
I was sitting in my Teachers and the Law class tonight and I was thinking about different names that I could use. So here is where you come in. I'm going to post my list of names and you have to tell me which one you like the best.
List of Possible Names for Oakcrest:
1. Bubbles
2. NeeNee
3. BubbleNeeNee
4. Grover
5. Big Bird
6. Telly Monster
7. Cookie Monster
8. Hats
9. Belle
10. Sind3r3lla
11. California
12. Pinker Bell
13. Tiger Lily
14. Meg
15. Herc
16. Jack Jack
17. Boo
18. Amelia Erhart AKA A.E.
19. Smiles
20. Teancum
21. Shoes
22. Water Lily
23. Ms. Piggy
You can also add any names that you think might fit me to this list. Have fun.
I was sitting in my Teachers and the Law class tonight and I was thinking about different names that I could use. So here is where you come in. I'm going to post my list of names and you have to tell me which one you like the best.
List of Possible Names for Oakcrest:
1. Bubbles
2. NeeNee
3. BubbleNeeNee
4. Grover
5. Big Bird
6. Telly Monster
7. Cookie Monster
8. Hats
9. Belle
10. Sind3r3lla
11. California
12. Pinker Bell
13. Tiger Lily
14. Meg
15. Herc
16. Jack Jack
17. Boo
18. Amelia Erhart AKA A.E.
19. Smiles
20. Teancum
21. Shoes
22. Water Lily
23. Ms. Piggy
You can also add any names that you think might fit me to this list. Have fun.
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