Time moves fast
Time is moving really fast. I am back in California and trying to get everything ready for the trip to Armenia. I am been talking to a number of other volunteers in my A-16 group and I am happy to say I have a really cool group of people I will be going over with. We seem to be a pretty good mix with some over 50 and some just graduating from College this month. I heard that we actually have 15 people over the age of 50, which would put us at double the national average. I also know that there are two married couples. It should be a great adventure.
I also received information on where people can send letters and packages during our first 3 months (Pre Service Training). Here it is in case someone is bored and would like to send me a letter or wants to send me a care package.
Brian Gilmer (you probably could have guessed that)
House of Culture
K. Demirchyan Square
2501 Charentsavan
Armenia
I have finished all my shopping and I have way to much to take with me. It is hard to pack for 2 years. For example shoes. OK a simple thing, right? Not at all. I have a pair of waterproof shoes that I like to wear daily so I bought another pair to take, but I also like having my walking shoes, then I need dress shoes and a pair of winter boots for the cold and snow. Finally slippers are nice to have. That would be 5 pairs of footwear to pack, way to much. So I think I leave my slippers and walking shoes and take the boots, dress shoes and casual shoes. There are lots of things like that, winter and summer clothes, dress, work and casual clothes, gifts, etc. Finally the big one for me, gadgets. Yes I have to have computers, camera, music, games, etc. That adds up to a lot of gadgets and power supplies as well as batteries. What fun packing is.
I will write up another blog entry before I take off for Philadelphia at the end of the month, after that it might be a little while before I can do an update. I would suggest you sign up to have updates mailed to you. That way when I do update the blog you will get an email letting you know. It saves you having to check the site multiple times a day to see if I have written anything new (Yes, I know but don't ruin my fantasy).
Cheers
Brian
I also received information on where people can send letters and packages during our first 3 months (Pre Service Training). Here it is in case someone is bored and would like to send me a letter or wants to send me a care package.
Brian Gilmer (you probably could have guessed that)
House of Culture
K. Demirchyan Square
2501 Charentsavan
Armenia
I have finished all my shopping and I have way to much to take with me. It is hard to pack for 2 years. For example shoes. OK a simple thing, right? Not at all. I have a pair of waterproof shoes that I like to wear daily so I bought another pair to take, but I also like having my walking shoes, then I need dress shoes and a pair of winter boots for the cold and snow. Finally slippers are nice to have. That would be 5 pairs of footwear to pack, way to much. So I think I leave my slippers and walking shoes and take the boots, dress shoes and casual shoes. There are lots of things like that, winter and summer clothes, dress, work and casual clothes, gifts, etc. Finally the big one for me, gadgets. Yes I have to have computers, camera, music, games, etc. That adds up to a lot of gadgets and power supplies as well as batteries. What fun packing is.
I will write up another blog entry before I take off for Philadelphia at the end of the month, after that it might be a little while before I can do an update. I would suggest you sign up to have updates mailed to you. That way when I do update the blog you will get an email letting you know. It saves you having to check the site multiple times a day to see if I have written anything new (Yes, I know but don't ruin my fantasy).
Cheers
Brian
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