I’ve been in the U.P. for about month. Ah, home, sweet home. A lot goes on in May around these parts! Kids are finishing up school, weather is getting nicer (supposedly) so people are getting outside more, and moods seem to be a little brighter than during the cold dark winter months.
It’s been fun, being home, getting to attend a lot of events that I have missed out on the past few years (and will miss out on in the upcoming couple years). The following is a very small snapshot of a few things I was able to do while being here:
My grandma took me, a sister, and a cousin to a Suzuki concert. Brought back memories of when I used to play the violin.
I attended a friend's (and cousin's) wedding.
And I attended another friend's wedding the following weekend.
In cleaning through my things, I found a letter I had written to myself several years ago. I can't wait to read it!
I went to my sister's middle school band concert. She plays percussion.
I painted a magazine rack for my older sister. Yay! Got a project out of the way. Now it won't be hanging over my head for the next two years.
I went garage saleing with my mom and sister-in-law, and ended up buying more items to try to cram into my suitcase.
That same weekend, my family held a garage sale. I earned $3.
I spent time at the camp, watching the boys do tricks on the trampoline.
Visited a lot of friends and their kids. Also enjoyed the great outdoors.
I think it will be nice to have all these memories to look back on, should I encounter lonely days in Armenia… I also took a bunch of videos that I plan to compile to show you all… The craziness of being in a household of many many many busy siblings.
P.S. This is my last full day in the U.P. for a few years.
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hi ev,
i came across your blog via the pc wiki page (i promise i’m not a creepy stalker, just a mom who likes to see what’s happening in armenia). i knew the A19 were leaving soon, my son is in yerevan waiting to greet you all. i’m from LP, grand rapids area. my son has been in armenia for a year now and loves it. he’s teaching english in a small village of 550 people.
blessings,
deb
Deb, Thanks for your nice comment. You’re not the only “not a creepy stalker” that I’ve heard from recently! Haha. Our group is almost to Yerevan, and we are all really excited for our adventure to REALLY begin!
you will be in my prayers. i’d love to keep following your blog.
i hope you get a chance a meet alex. he’s a great guy and he had made some awesome friends, armenian and pcv.
tell your mama if she needs ‘mama support’ i’m here for her.
take care, be safe.
deb