we've been here 3 weeks. though it feels like much longer.i feel like ive been here for months.

peace corps time is definitely not in sync with the time tables i am used it. these past 3 weeks i feel like done so much and so little at the same time. i know once training is done the time flow will change again but i cant imagine how 27 months is actually going to feel.

the thing i am struggling with most ( and it feels weird to already have things to struggle with as its only been 3 weeks but im telling you time is not the same as it once was) is the language. the cultural differences i can handle. adapting to how they do things and how i would prefer to do things has not been too hard. but the language. you would think with prior russian knowledge i would be a step ahead. but that is not the case. i cant wait until i actually know what is going on around me. and to be able to properly reply to a question and put my thoughts into words they will understand.

i am excited though for our one month mark. i do have big ideas for myself and my time here. and if even half of them become reality id be really happy.

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i've shown you my kitchen. now here is room!

and i havent forgotten about the count. i have had my first sip and thats all it was, a sip of vodka. but it was honey vodka, and it was tasty. they love honey here. have i mentioned that my host dad beekeeps on the side. so we have honey all the time. its thicker here and grainier. and as for tea if 1 week i was at 70 for sure i have surpassed the 200 mark. hopefully soon the 2 will match :)