Privet!

Hi.

kok dyela? 

Life is good here in Russia. I am making lots of friends, and enjoying the beautiful culture of St. Pete. I seem to be getting more and more busy. I don't think I could survive without the students! They have been such an encouragment and blessing. I find it fascinating that Russians are afraid to get dirty. Granted, its a very dirty city, with millions of people touching that same spot, but come on, give me a break. A Russians knee will never touch the ground. To touch the ground with your hand is a sin. And they seem to think that they will melt in the rain. I have begun to give up trying to fit in, and am now just enjoying being myself. I love looking up at the beautiful buildings and architecture. I love getting on my hands and knees and admiring the beautiful artwork that is hundreds of years old. I love looking at the small details of life, that makes St. Pete...St. Pete. Constantly I seem to be a critic of the interesting and ever growing population of concrete buildings. I am spreading the love of hamburgers with more of my students. At English Club I made them all chocolate chip cookies. Nyum Nyum. I have Russian lessons twice a week - mondays and wednesdays. Yepeeee. I am learning lots! :) On my free time I like to take pictures, experiment in the kitchen baking, walk around, poetry, sleep, and hang out with students. It was a rude awaking here when I found out that the people here at McDonalds make more money than I do! Hahaha. Yes, I am not doing this for the money, I do it for the students. I am still trying to raise support! Maybe next week I'll put up pictures of students and my classroom. Tell me what you want pictures of! Many times I wish I had a video camera...if only you could see! Well, I am in an exceptionally great mood today. I wouldn't want to ruin it staying on the computer to long. So talk you later! Pokkaa!

pete