This will be the last time I edit this in the United States until after I return in May. It has taken me entirely too many hours and too many dollars to get ready for this trip, but if my DLPT (defense language proficiency test) score is better in May, then it will all have been worth it.
Since I still don't even know the names and address of the family with whom I will be staying, I'm a little nervous, mostly because I still have to call my dad and tell him that I don't know the information. I think he's just afraid that I'll find myself in a situation I can't handle.
Anyway, I'm very excited but also nervous because I don't know enough vocabulary and will sound dumb, I'm sure. I also don't know enough about the culture, and I'm afraid of doing something wrong without realizing it. However, whenever that happens (and I'm sure it will...), I'll write about it so everyone back in the US who reads this can laugh about it.
This time tomorrow, I will be just leaving Atlanta on the plane that should reach Moscow at somewhere around 2am local time on Tuesday (10am in Russia) where the group of us eight cadets will head to the US Embassy.
At this point, I will end my dictation for the week and continue sometime late next week. Wish me luck.
1 comment:
Good luck, I'm sure you'll be okay...just steer clear of any shady looking people :) make sure you stay warm and outta trouble...love ya
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