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.
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
First One Out
Sain bainuu! Good day to you kind reader, thanks for stopping by for a look, I'm beginning this blog like so many others to chart and discusses the next couple years of my life, and possibly gain more insight into what it is I'm about to do. In a little over a month, I will be flying to marvelous Mongolia for two years of yak milk, -35c weather, incredible people and tremendous amounts of supposed creativity and ingenuity on my part. Watch this space.
Having decided that the only way to assist readjusting some problems in a world gone slightly askew, I accepted the idea of going to Mongolia to help train local teachers in methodology, English and whatever community projects are in need of help. Those of you who know me are aware I have some experience in this area of work, but the challenges will make this all the more facinating. You might ask, why Brian, why are you doing this? Your position in the the UK isn't bad, relationships are good and friendships are strong...well, to be honestly honest, I need to do something different, and I need to do something I feel is effective, long lasting and sustainable. Hopefully that happens; if not, well I can always say I know what its like to live in a Ger, or wear long underwear for 9 months of the year. Brilliant.
Anyway old wahoo, I've been living in the UK for the last five years and am returning to my country of birth in a couple weeks for some serious packing, purchasing and pubbing...actually, I'll 'get on it' here in B-town as Richmond's nightlife doesn't quite have the same appeal as the "Open House" two minutes from my flat.
I've still got a couple issues to resolve before I head back to the U S of A but rest assured, I'm sure they will all equally drive me barmy. I'm off to Londonium on Friday for a chat with GW's English posse to get a US government passport and then attempting to cancel five or six debits, which should leave my bank account at approximately "bugger all"; wonderful. I'll be back shortly to comment on some other interesting issues, but just to spark your interest, if that's at all possible considering the state of this first posting, here are some fun facts for you:
I'm 28, about to not be in a relationship, a citizen of the world, quite tired from having too much fun last night and absolutely raring to get to Mongolia to start a truly amazing experience with the Peace Corps! I should add a disclaimer from the PC saying that I will not be a naughty boy and post things that are political, erotic or have anything to do with hormonal sloths, but my lunch hour just finished. See ya.
Having decided that the only way to assist readjusting some problems in a world gone slightly askew, I accepted the idea of going to Mongolia to help train local teachers in methodology, English and whatever community projects are in need of help. Those of you who know me are aware I have some experience in this area of work, but the challenges will make this all the more facinating. You might ask, why Brian, why are you doing this? Your position in the the UK isn't bad, relationships are good and friendships are strong...well, to be honestly honest, I need to do something different, and I need to do something I feel is effective, long lasting and sustainable. Hopefully that happens; if not, well I can always say I know what its like to live in a Ger, or wear long underwear for 9 months of the year. Brilliant.
Anyway old wahoo, I've been living in the UK for the last five years and am returning to my country of birth in a couple weeks for some serious packing, purchasing and pubbing...actually, I'll 'get on it' here in B-town as Richmond's nightlife doesn't quite have the same appeal as the "Open House" two minutes from my flat.
I've still got a couple issues to resolve before I head back to the U S of A but rest assured, I'm sure they will all equally drive me barmy. I'm off to Londonium on Friday for a chat with GW's English posse to get a US government passport and then attempting to cancel five or six debits, which should leave my bank account at approximately "bugger all"; wonderful. I'll be back shortly to comment on some other interesting issues, but just to spark your interest, if that's at all possible considering the state of this first posting, here are some fun facts for you:
I'm 28, about to not be in a relationship, a citizen of the world, quite tired from having too much fun last night and absolutely raring to get to Mongolia to start a truly amazing experience with the Peace Corps! I should add a disclaimer from the PC saying that I will not be a naughty boy and post things that are political, erotic or have anything to do with hormonal sloths, but my lunch hour just finished. See ya.
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