Manic Monday

I could not sleep to save my life last night which caused today to be even more tiring.

However, today was better.

I made it to the Metro station...Phillip 'helped' of course. I don't think he enjoys being my escort. Anyway. I went to the station to meet my group before going to the University. I met up with them just fine then we showed our ID cards for the University that strangely does not have our picture on it. Then we had orientation in English which was GREAT. Nothing like knowing what is going on for the next 3 months of your life. I also learned rent will be cheaper than planned so that is fantastic. After the lecture and questions, We had a tour of the University and then got to chill in the "Hang out Room" as noted by the sign on the front door.

Then the fun began. We, the beginner speakers, got to take our placement tests. I'm pretty sure I guessed a lot. I hope that is ok. HA. This was actually probably the most stressful and anxiety ridden part of the day.

However, after the test, we got cell phones. Heavens bless. I was so excited because it is so comforting to know I can actually call someone if something happens. (I also learned today to not call the police) I also can get in touch with my group members so we can hang out or just chat if we need to talk. My phone is nicer than mine at home--and cheaper. just saying. We switched numbers after that for a while and then decided to go to a family home evening activity. However there was a big group of us and that never works especially with the crowded Metro. Plus everyone had stops to make. Pretty sure we left someone at a supermarket. oops. But then we got dinner. It was so good. It a wrap with chicken, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and some type of dry cole slaw things with different sauces. Yum. (that might not sound good but it was)

We finally made it to the metro station walked for ever and made it to the activity right before it was ending. By this time, my friend Linsey and I were so tried that we didn't have the energy to mingle...in Russian. Ashley was still pretty happy. Linsey and I left and made it back to the metro station where I left and made it back to my apartment just fine. It was relieving. Today I felt like I can maybe actually be here for 3 months and be ok. Even though I am completely beat today was a good day.