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4/1/2011

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It has been almost 3 full weeks now since my arrival in Kazakhstan.  One thing that I have noticed is that this has been the hardest week for me so far.  I think that the amount of information that we have to absorb combined with the language training is so extensive.  Today is actually the first day where I feel that my language skills are sort of locking in.  We have been introduced to a lot of things at this point but now we have numbers and days and time.  This allows me to make actual sentences which is really helpful!  My host family is really really nice and they seem to genuinely care about how I am adjusting. 

I accidentally overslept today.  It seemed that I turned off my alarm in my sleep....which happens to me every once in a while.  But it made the whole day feel off.  Now I am done with school for the day and have the house to myself.  I presume that we will eat dinner and drink tea... then work on Russian.....shower....clean my room.  I am feeling a lot of pressure from all of this information and learning.  It is manageable but difficult. 

Tomorrow is a presidential election in Kazakhstan.  I have officially been instructed to avoid any polling areas and political demonstrations. 

Kazakhstani Fun Fact:  The Russian / Kazakhstani calendar begins on Monday.  The US calendar begins on Sunday.
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Brenda
4/2/2011 12:50:28 am

Hello Megan,
I have been checking with Mum every few days to see how things are going for you. These first few weeks are obvioulsy going to be quite a challenge, but you are up to it, and it will all be worth while once you start teaching. This is what life is all about, you will reap the benefit of this experience in the years ahead. Hope the elections go well, there has not been any coverage here in the US, so I have no idea who is running or what the issues are. Take care of yourself and keep in touch with your Mum
Love Brenda xxx

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  • CREATIVE PROJECTS.
  • the artist.
    • Biography
    • Artist Statement
    • Art Resume
    • Portfolio and Projects >
      • 2020
      • 2019 >
        • Podcast: Why are you making it so weird?
        • Blog: Bryon Likes Art
      • 2012 >
        • Painting >
          • Oil
      • 2011 >
        • Painting >
          • Acrylic
          • Watercolor
        • Drawing
        • The Sketchbook Project 2011
      • 2010 >
        • Painting
        • Drawing
        • Installations >
          • Drawing Installation
          • 'Get Tested' Installation
          • 'Self Portraits' Installation
        • 3D >
          • Fantasy Gallery Maquette
          • Corset II
      • 2006 - 2009 >
        • Painting
        • Drawing
        • Printmaking
        • Installations >
          • 'Collections' Installation
          • String Installation
          • 'Installation Studio' Installation
          • Fairy House Installation
        • 3D >
          • Pumpkin
          • Corset I
      • Exhibitions >
        • 'Body of Work' Show
    • Studio Space >
      • Seattle - 2019
      • Kazakhstan - 2011
      • Home - 2011 (December - March)
      • WKU - 2010
    • Peace Corps >
      • Kazakhstan (March - November 2011) >
        • Peace Corps Blog
        • Peace Corps Photos
        • Language Resources
        • About Kazakhstan >
          • History
          • Timeline
          • Local Dishes
          • Traditions
          • Day in the Life - Almaty
          • Kazakhstan Current News Articles
          • Educational System
          • Yurta
          • Superstitions
          • Famous Kazakhs
          • Karajorga
          • Weddings
          • National Games
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