First Impressions

Yup, as expected I'm behind in posts, so... y'all will just be a bit behind, since I can't break chronological order. I won't do it, I don't like doing it!  (10 points to anyone who gets the reference) 

Anyway... quick update on the first day: the first day was, as predicted, long. Suck it up, stay awake, second and third winds will come along, and when you finally sleep, you'll sleep hard, and it will be wonderful. My roommate is awesome. It's weird how quickly we bonded and how well we get along. I'm incredibly happy with our impromptu decision on the bus from the airport to be roomies!

So, time for a few quick lessons. (My history class will be starting any second) Be optimistic. Approach everything as a challenge and with an open mind. The prospect of our hot water being turned off for up to 2 weeks has become an opportunity to discover the secret to the porcelain skin all of the girls here have. Our dorm just needed a little love and a feminine touch. Apparently we got lucky and got a good room as well. The cold weather we had until today- opportunity to turn our windowsill into a refrigerator. It's all about your attitude. Eastern Europe and adventures like this in general are all what you make of them.

Oh and 1 more tip- suck up. I didn't want to be an adult while here, but ya know what? Having my professor consult me about plans is pretty awesome.

My wee dorm room when I first arrived

My wee room after decorating a bit and getting rid of the rug. It feels like home already!

That windowsill makes the PERFECT refrigerator in lieu of a proper one anywhere around here.

The view as I see it lying down in bed, pretty sweet, huh?

Our home for the Summer, on the day we arrived. Dreary, rainy, so Russian.

Another angle of our massive home, from one of the courtyards.