So, I guess I would have to say this is starting to feel home-ish. Though it's not completely my place yet, I at least feel at home in the building and I'm beginning to recognize things in town--I could probably find my way to a few things now. This week has been a week of getting into the routine with David back, since it's a different routine than before. I know a bit more of my expectations now, so that helps. Christopher's desk is having its legs put on today, so by next week, we should be working in our "official" school room, which is good. Last night Valbona and I went for a walk, and then met up with some other people and went to the Kaiser, which is a restaurant up on top of one of the "hills" here (to me it's a mountain) and it has a SPECTACULAR view. That was nice, since it overlooks the whole Durres area, including the ocean and the city glitters from there. Anyone who comes there should go there at least once, and I've been there twice now :)
Anyhow, just wanted to let you all know things are going well, and it's quite possible that I'll be bringing Bianca back with me, provided I can afford to do so. They're either going to try to sell her, or send her back with me.
Prayer requests and praises:
THE WEATHER IS FINALLY COOL!
Understanding the declension system--there are nine moods for verbs, and there are multiple tenses within the moods (indicative has EIGHT by itself). Eight tenses wouldn't be so bad except for the moods besides that. So, pray for me, since there don't seem to be many curriculum-type books out there and that's what I really need. Tapes and the dictionary/phrasebook help, but they're still not enough to really understand the grammar, which I would like to do.
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Hi Kelly,
I look on here every day...just hoping for an update! I was so happy to sign on today and read the latest news from Albania.
I'm glad you're getting a routine down finally. Still curious about one of your earlier postings. Maybe I'll find out someday when I talk to you in person.
It's frustrating that I can't just call you when I want to. I keep coming up with things and say, "Can't wait to tell Kelly.." but then I can't. Is there any time that is a good time to get ahold of you? Prolly not.
Dan and I are going to Chicago this weekend in his new van for Labor Day weekend. Don't suppose they have a holiday like that?!
So, what is this about bringing Bianca back with you? To keep forever? Why don' they want her now? How is doggy training going?
Hope to talk to you sometime. I miss you. Love, Christine
In terms of getting in touch with me, I'll try to remember to sign on to AIM when I'm around. Usually around 3pm your time is when I'm around to talk to my family and if you're around in very early morning, then I may/may not be on the computer while doing school. There's always email though, which I know isn't as nice, but still.
No Labor Day here, nope. With Bianca, the mom never wanted her to begin with--she thinks she's cute, but it's pretty normal that Albanians don't seem to like dogs/think they're really dirty. So, yes, I may be bringing Bianca back with me for forever, unless they find someone to sell her to. She still goes potty about once a day in the house, but that's it. The main problem is that she bites when she's upset/scared. I don't quite know how to stop that yet.
Thanks for reading and miss you too!
Love ya,
Kelly
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