So I have two weeks left of school for this semester. It has been an interesting time. I have made friends with two guys from work. (Before you get all excited, neither one is interested in anything beyond friendship.) One guy, Helmut, is Swiss-German, served a mission in Brussels Belgium, and is a microbiology major. The other, Xiang, is Taiwanese-Canadian, served a mission in the south of France, and is a political science major. Both are very good looking, and both are very fun to hang out with. As our friendships have progressed, I've realized what are important characteristics in friends, and what I can do without. More and more, Sascha is doing things that really put me off. He was interesting when we first met... Now, he's just a self-centered Russian, who is so "thing" oriented that he doesn't seem to appreciate the simple pleasures in life. (Also, he is a social climber. If he actually knew of the people that I am acquainted with, he'd hound me to use my contacts.)
On the education front, in doing a bit of the international studies program, I realized that translations would not be in the forefront. My greatest interest is in doing translations, so I have decided to get my associate's degree in general studies up in Idaho, and will transfer to the BYU Provo campus, and pursue a bachelor's degree in Russian and Spanish translations, with a minor in either French, German, Hebrew, Arabic, or Mandarin Chinese. Languages have long been an interest of mine. Being able to work for the UN, the LDS church, or some other government group, using my language talents, is very attractive to me.
Other stuff, I'm going home for the spring semester. Hopefully, I'll be able to take my old job back. It paid very well, and was steady. Other friends: Photographer, is a photography major, minoring in dance. We have a mutual love for all things cultural, and dancing. I love talking with her, and just hanging out. We're planning to spend a week with each other's family during the summer. She's not been to New England before, and I haven't been in Pennsylvania in years. Dasha, is an English major, minoring in IT. She wants to become a technical manual editor. Our mutual love for all things Asian, as well as our bubbly personalities, made us easy friends. (The fact she has a thing for my friend Xiang, makes a bit of a difference too.) I feel like my friends made here will probably last. My circle of close friends is small, but I know I can depend upon them. These are good people.
Climate here: It is cold, and snowed this morning. But it feels like spring. I very much look forward to the humidity from the Coast. Using my humidifier every night is a bit excessive, but necessary. It is the difference between nosebleeds and that sexy gravelly voice, and being able to breath when I wake up. It's kind of funny. I could really complain, except that I love the education, the kind spirit here, and inexpensive housing. Hopefully I will get into Provo, and will be able to afford it.
Part two to this long-ish post, finals week is next week. I have one final, in class. I'll be working every day in the testing center. I'm going to be working 18 hours. Xiang was surprised, like it was a lot of hours. I'm used to working 40 hour weeks, serving in the temple, and as an RS president. 18 hours during a week where I only have 1 final is not that difficult. Wish me luck!!
The wind is strong today. I saw tumbleweeds and dust clouds across the horizon. SO DRY!!!
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Thank you,
The Tallgurrl
