Monthly Archives: August 2011

Today I made some friends in the park!

Posted on 31/08/2011 by Sally

Okay, so Claudia (of the Toots and Sally crowd) thought that had a creepy/funny ring to it, but it’s true! I was running and exploring the park, and trying to figure out how the roommate and I got lost the … Continue reading →

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What do I eat, you ask?

Posted on 30/08/2011 by Sally

These were not good. No, I did not bring my dictionary grocery shopping. Sue me.           Armenian. Tasty. Really oily. Note to self: Do not buy again.       I’ve been eating a lot of … Continue reading →

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Gorky Park is not the same as Park Kultury

Posted on 29/08/2011 by Sally

Screw you, Fodor’s! I had a great day, anyway. I went to Language Link, met with the teacher whose classes I am taking over, did some school stuff, then headed down to Gorky Park. I managed, while en route, to … Continue reading →

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Ostankino Park

Posted on 29/08/2011 by Sally

I went for a 5k near my flat this morning in Ostankino Park. (Good luck reading the link!!!) I feel like a rock star, yet like a strange monster with all the staring. I wonder if the people here think … Continue reading →

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A short introduction to where I live:

Posted on 28/08/2011 by Sally

We would write this as ulitsa Akademika Komarova. It’s my building number.             Here’s our entryway. It’s pretty beat-up, but keep your mind open. Places here are not up to “American standards,” but I  really … Continue reading →

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A much better day

Posted on 28/08/2011 by Sally

Today I did not get lost at all. I still don’t speak Russian (it’s only been a few days!), but I can at least get home from the metro. I couldn’t yesterday; I didn’t get all of the information from … Continue reading →

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I’m here, I look queer to you, get used to it.

Posted on 26/08/2011 by Sally

Already folks can’t figure out from whence I hail, and  all I have done so far is go to a little corner market for some food. We have two stray dogs that apparently live in and around my building. Friendly-ish … Continue reading →

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And she’s off…

Posted on 25/08/2011 by The Lumpy

Belated initial post from The Lumpy. I thought I would allow a 24 hour cooling off period, so to speak. The Sallyska departed officially just over that time ago…though the trip to the airport was suitably earlier to deal with … Continue reading →

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My oh my.

Posted on 23/08/2011 by Sally

Got my hair did, had coffee with Chilly Digits (thanks for the awesome gift!!!), will be heading to the chiropractor in a bit. All I  have left is the last-minute-squeezing-of-random-items-into-the-bag bit. I’m ready.

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The anxiety is finally hitting me.

Posted on 22/08/2011 by Sally

It only took several months, but I am just today getting nervous. I’m still excited, but the reality of I’M LEAVING TOMORROW has risen to the surface. I am quite looking forward to being in a classroom again; it’s been … Continue reading →

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