Checking In

Hey, all, I'm just sending this quick post b/c it's been a few days since the last one. Last week was a big week, since John left early Monday morning. We all went out a couple of nights, one of which was an all night event that ended with breakfast and a visit to the local art museum in the morning. I was so pooped at the museum that I fell asleep on the couch in an exhibit hall. But it was a fun time, and we sent John off in style.

All of us interns are pretty desperate to see our spouses at this point, and I'm no different. Especially now that my work is wrapping up, I'm feeling ready to jump a plane any time. Of course, I still don't have a gift for Randy or mom, and I wanted to get another small thing for Heidi and something else for Tony..... Hmm. Maybe I'm not ready after all. :-)

Anyway, I have something like a sinus infection or a minor flu, so I'm heading home after this posting. I missed half a day yesterday and will miss another half day today, but I've been drinking water like it's going out of style (3 liters of water and a pot of tea yesterday!) and getting lots of rest, so I should be better soon.

This morning we had a big meeting to review my second and third deliverables, and I felt like it went really well. I learned a lot producing my first deliverable, so things went quicker this time. I'm really excited about how the module descriptions are being received and feel hopeful that I'll get these next deliverables off to the translator at the end of the week. That is my goal, and it's looking good....

In addition to the big John send-off, this weekend I went to Osh Bazaar and Durdoy all by myself! I felt like such a native; it was awesome! I hopped the right marshrootkas, got off at the right place, found what I needed in the twisty-winding bazaars, and hopped the right marshrootkas home again. I got something for grandpa and Eli and Judy and for myself as well! This coming Saturday Aidai said she'd take me to a cheaper place to get glasses lenses, so I bought some frames for sunglasses, and if the place is cheap enough, I'll get my new prescription put in my old frames as well so I'll have more options. Just thinking about how new glasses are $500-600 at many places in the U.S., compared to the $160 I paid here at the "expensive" place, it makes me very satisfied w/ my purchase.

Okay, well, I'll sign off and head home to drink water and sleep a lot. Love and miss you guys! See you 3 weeks from today!!!!!