No worries, I have not abandon my blog. Things have
been busy and it has been hard to post a new blog along with pictures. So where to
start.....
MY Russian, my language proficiency exam. I'm so happy
to say that I passed! They ranked me intermediate low level-- which is a level
above standard. However, I still feel that I am lacking in many ways. With that
said, there is so much work to be done. Russian is super hard. The
conversations that I have been having with my family and friends in Russian are
small but meaningful. And the important thing is that they kind of understand
me now. Despite the fact that my communication skills are like baby talk, I
somehow get my thoughts passed to them. They adjust to me and speak slowly so
that I can comprehend. And I really have to admit that when speaking English
and Chinese..... it doesn't come out exactly how I want it to anymore. Perhaps
I need to retake some English and Chinese courses when I return back to the
states. Free tutor lessons appreciated. Hehe. No need to be concern now thou..
On another note, I have been showing lots of pictures
to my host family and extended family here. They absolutely love seeing them
and I enjoy seeing theirs as well of course. I have been taking a ton of
pictures here (with the camera that my bro got me before leaving the states!
thanks bro). I will probably pick a few here and there and attach it to this
blog. But otherwise, I will post more elsewhere. I don't know where exactly
yet. Does anyone have any suggestions?.... And Unfortunately, I realized that
one of my e-mail accounts seemed like it was hacked or something, therefore, I
apologize if you are receiving weird e-mails from me. I have everything fixed
and have migrated over to gmail. So please email me there. I have mail
forwarding so no worries if you don't.
The weather here is super hot (in Bishkek)... and I
can't believe that I'm getting through the days without even a fan (forget
about AC). BUT the good news is that NOW I am in Issakul, Karakol City.
Training have officially ended on July 18. Congrats and now I have the title
Peace Corp Volunteer instead of Peace Corp Trainee.
A little bit about Issakul. A beautiful lake where I
would be living/working at. Super excited! Weather will be nice, scenary will
be beautiful, other volunteers to help me out And guess where I would be
working..... within a hospital! Half way around the globe and look where I
eventually end up as well. I think the hospital is a great place to work in
every parts of the world. I'm looking forward to this experience--meeting new
people, working with different departments, and most importantly improving the
healthcare here. (eh... as well as America when I return). I am already given
lots concerns and problems about the hospital by the director and I really
really hope that I will get to them all. After observation, I will have some
ideas/suggestions/projects to make and hope that it will be accepted.
Thanks you all for reading and for commenting as well
as those that have been sending me private emails. It's keeping me going!
Yes I have a permanenet mailing address now and would
gladly sent it to those that are interested. Email me please.
Write soon.
Cheers ! Happy! and I miss you all too!
pictures.....- spectacular view of the mountains
- my russian group-- along with host mother and current russian language teacher to the left
- my new host dog
