I have always found it difficult to know how or where to begin a blog or long correspondences. This is the fifth attempt at a clever beginning and as I read it I'm not impressed. I tend to report experiences through which I share thoughts (random in most cases) and hopefully some humor. And I will be as transparent as is prudent.
For now let me begin by stating the obvious. I will miss all of you; Lynne, outlaws, in laws, friends, all of you. This departure is more tough than any other and I'm at a loss as to why. The gig itself is safer, more secure, more developed than any of the others I have enjoyed. Almaty is tucked up against a beautiful mountain range with an ocean of tulips in the Spring, great skiing in the winter (30 minutes away), and a vibrant cultural scene, etc. The steppes are massive and quiet with huge open skies. It will be my own fault if I don't suck the marrow out of this one.
I'll be at GMT +6 in Almaty meaning that you all will be GMT-5 (Louisville) to GMT-10 (Kaneohe Bay). I'll let you do the math. KZ doesn't (thankfully) use day light savings. I have studied Russian enough to know I am not going to get anywhere unless I'm immersed. So with rudimentary skills only, off I go.
For now let me begin by stating the obvious. I will miss all of you; Lynne, outlaws, in laws, friends, all of you. This departure is more tough than any other and I'm at a loss as to why. The gig itself is safer, more secure, more developed than any of the others I have enjoyed. Almaty is tucked up against a beautiful mountain range with an ocean of tulips in the Spring, great skiing in the winter (30 minutes away), and a vibrant cultural scene, etc. The steppes are massive and quiet with huge open skies. It will be my own fault if I don't suck the marrow out of this one.
I'll be at GMT +6 in Almaty meaning that you all will be GMT-5 (Louisville) to GMT-10 (Kaneohe Bay). I'll let you do the math. KZ doesn't (thankfully) use day light savings. I have studied Russian enough to know I am not going to get anywhere unless I'm immersed. So with rudimentary skills only, off I go.
I think I know the guy with whom you had the Fulbright conversation. So glad it worked out. It is still on my radar. I look forward to the Blog posts as Kazakhstan is a place that I know very little about and can barely spell (I got it wrong the first two tries)
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Congrats, love, and prayers go with you, Big Bro. We will all miss you more!! To the moon and back! Keep yourself in good health and safe...well, alive!! I will email you with details of my mundane life...Love your littlest (haha) sister,
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