Archive for July, 2007
Work and Language
So far, I have observed about 5 hours of classes. The system is tailored to each student very well. When I start working on Saturday, I don’t think I’ll have any problems teaching, I just hope I can learn all the procedures and don’t make any marking mistakes.
I’ve been at work about 8 [...]6 cents locally 15 cents internationally
I got a SIM card! It took me 3 days and the card isn’t actually in my name, but I can call people now, especially taxis.
Let me start by saying: I have been scarred by Russian customer service and I can’t trust salesmen anymore. I went to a small kiosk at the local grocery store [...]Living quarters
My First apartment:
It comes with much too much furniture and makes me want to have a party so all the chairs can be used. Everything I need is already in this room, namely TV with BBC World and wireless internet.
My Bedroom. It has a huge bed and the room looks Russian because of [...]
Up, Up and Away!
July 1st: 00:30 - taxi arrives and I realize I’ve lost my sunglasses with no time to search for them. Off we go to the airport.
3:00 - Arrive at Sheremetyev, 2 hours earlier than planned. Thank Yura for the quick trip and begin waiting.
4:00 - Still waiting. I actually got [...]At the airport
Travelling by air outside the US is incredibly smooth and easy. This is the one place is russia where everyone is ok with speaking english. I insisted on russian and i think i got better service even!
I’m sitting at the gate with about 2 hours to blow and i’d thought blogging from my phone [...]
