Hi there, I know I have written in a while, but to be honest, I haven't been this focused on anything in a while and it has sort of taken up ALL of my time...Feeling good though, to quote the sherminator, confidence is high...I'm completely over the hill strung out on Adrenalin right now, everything is packed and tomorrow I am off to SF for some orientation and general welcoming, then Monday night I will be hitting the clubs of Ulaanbataar! Not really, but I will certainly be there, whether as a US government employee I'm allowed to go clubbing, well, that's another matter altogether...
I'm learning what I can about Mongolia and am now fully packed, and will be sure to let you know a bit more about things when I get a chance. Suffice to say that as of tomorrow, I will be a PCT: peace corps trainee.....Баяртай!
Thursday 29 May 2008
Friday 2 May 2008
Back for more? Why not...
Hello again to anyone who'se there, you might notice a slight discrepancy in the amount of time between entries. Even though I have regular access to fast Internet (courtesy of work), I haven't really felt able to communicate due to some personal issues. Well, I had my low point last night, now its time to come back with a vengeance! Okay, maybe not the best choice of words, but that's fine, it will come with blogging experience...anyway, so after five and a half years, I am "single". Or as facebook relationship status designates, "its complicated". Sure, life and relationships and big changes are always difficult, but that's what makes it life, doesn't it? All the stress, ups and downs and sideways meanderings make people able to handle the future in a more proactive way. Who I am now, Dr. Phil?
Pathetic attempts at humor aside, the point is that once you realise that getting up and on with your life will help, it actually seems to. Incredible how human beings cope, isn't it?
So that's the score with me, I'm off to see yaks, interesting people and experience the joys of -20 degrees inside my living abode. Wonderful. Actually, it is. The date of departure is approaching and all I think about is just how fantastic this is going to be. I've been trying to pick up a little Mongolian and get ready for the harsh reality of using one's mouth in new and exciting ways(linguistically speaking of course). Working my way around the 36 letter alphabet every night has been an interesting experience. So far, I've managed to learn 5 letters. Might need a little more practice. I am flying into San Francisco (most likely) and should be in the Ulaanbaatar by the third of May. This should make for some very interesting entries and photos, so watch this space.
Those of you have just made it here, try to be nice with the comments as the PC doesn't really like it when swearing appears on the personal blogs of volunteers. I could give you the whole disclaimer thing again but I haven't got it on me; nevertheless, I'll do my best to comment on issues without raising the eyebrows of the powers that be. Well, maybe a little. Cheerio.
Pathetic attempts at humor aside, the point is that once you realise that getting up and on with your life will help, it actually seems to. Incredible how human beings cope, isn't it?
So that's the score with me, I'm off to see yaks, interesting people and experience the joys of -20 degrees inside my living abode. Wonderful. Actually, it is. The date of departure is approaching and all I think about is just how fantastic this is going to be. I've been trying to pick up a little Mongolian and get ready for the harsh reality of using one's mouth in new and exciting ways(linguistically speaking of course). Working my way around the 36 letter alphabet every night has been an interesting experience. So far, I've managed to learn 5 letters. Might need a little more practice. I am flying into San Francisco (most likely) and should be in the Ulaanbaatar by the third of May. This should make for some very interesting entries and photos, so watch this space.
Those of you have just made it here, try to be nice with the comments as the PC doesn't really like it when swearing appears on the personal blogs of volunteers. I could give you the whole disclaimer thing again but I haven't got it on me; nevertheless, I'll do my best to comment on issues without raising the eyebrows of the powers that be. Well, maybe a little. Cheerio.
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