Chapter Eight: The Calm Before the Storm
I got two packages today, both from She-She, with one including the start-up disc for my computer, so expect big things soon.
I just took my first language test, which entailed a conversation with 3 language and cross-cultural teachers. I had the exciting task of decribing my Kyrgyz family, givng directions from my school to my house and then buying water and Twix from the local store. If there were grades, I bet I got a "Satisfactory."
I'm about to go home, fix my laptop and write and write and write.
I've been doing the pen and paper thing for weeks, and while I do find it satisfying, my hands are weak and my hand-writing is pitiful. I did, however, mangage to write some letters, even though, technically, they haven't been mailed yet and may or may not be sitting in my bag right now.
I got a call from my dad last night, and sort of got emotional. I like him a lot, even if he canceled his season tickets for the White Sox the same year they swept the World Series.
I wish I had some mechanical pencils.
First things first, this is not an official post. Hence, the no title.
1. My address here is:
Colleen Marshall
97 Lenina Street, RUPS
Mailbox #23
722140, Kant City
Kyrgyz Republic
(or Kyrgyzstan, whatever)
(They say you can write the address in reverse, but it doesnt really matter. Also, this is my temporary address until December, so remeber it takes 2-4 weeks for a package to get to me depending on when it's sent. AND, it will most likely be stripped search and things may or may not get to me. I recommend insuring and doing a good job at packaging and tapeing. You might want to hide some stuff in a creative manner. The postal people are just mean).
Oh, and if you send me stuff, words, whatever, I promise to write you back individually. Thanks.
2. My email is cmmarshall@mac.com
3. My computer is broken. And by "broken" I mean, I cannot remember my name and password to log on, so I cant write sweet, sweet posts because sitting in an Internet cafe and attempting to be creative takes time and money. Time is money, and money and time I lack.
4. I do run out here. It involves shoes, pants, rocks and a good arm to throw such rocks at the rabid dogs.
5. The Chicago White Sox are the best team in Major League baseball, and I am going to miss them win the World Series. Jump on the bandwagon and cheer for my black and white. Everyone's doing it.
6. I am 11 hours ahead of Central Standard Time.
Chapter Seven: "Naryn"
I need all of you to know that I am not intentionally not responding to your emails and comments. My computer is being lame and the Internet in this country is definitely subpar. I cannot read any emails through .mac or aol, so basically I have no idea who or if anyone has actually tried to contact me.
I'm in Naryn right now, which is a city in the middle of the country, closer to China, visiting a PCV for a few days. This is the most mountainous and coldest region of the county, but it's beautiful.
Really, I am pretty upset about this whole email/broken computer/Internet thing. When I finally get to a good Internet cafe and can check my emails, I will write back as soon as possible. I was told (while too late) that maybe I should look into getting a yahoo, gmail or hotmail account instead. If I do that, I'll post my new account on here. Spread the word.
Oh, yeah, and I cant actually view my own blog or anyone else's, so let me know what's going on with you. Break out the old pen and paper and send me news the old fashion way. It'll take three weeks, but I'm worth it right?
