Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Fourth week in Voronezh:)

I can't believe i am staring my fourth week in Russia! I have been having a blast. I have definitely decided I am a city girl, I love the busyness of it. 
On Sunday we went to city grad which is a mall that has an ammusment park in it! Totally cool, until the next day when I was incredibley dizzy from this ride for the whole next day:(. 
We also went to Barack O' mamas 

this cafe type place and hung out with all the teachers and some of our russian friends. I ordered a mojito, and fell in love with it. 

I am loving teaching the older kids, it's more structured classroom and the kids are just as cute! I sure do miss a couple of my kindergardeners, like this cutie named Anya she seriously melts my heart!!! 

She always wears this bunny sweater so I ended up getting one this weekend hopefully she will wear it and we can match:) 

I also converted this hottie to red lipstick, and I haven't seen her without it on this whole week!:) I love making girls embrace their femininity! 

Artiom and I found this awesome cotton candy place in the park next to out house:) 
Okay so a sweet story about him, I was sitting in my room when he comes in, super upset and shows me this porcelain fridge magnet from Egypt that he broke.

 I took it from him and asked if he had any super glue and we could fix it no problem. He looked in some drawers then was very upset when he couldn't find anything. I told him that we could just run to the store, only problem is he has to tell his mom before he leaves the house because she is at work. He calls his mom and I wait as he speaks to her, then I asked what he told her. He said "I told her we would go to the store for some sugar( meaning candy)" I said oh okay sure, you can't lie to your mom though so when she gets home you can tell her about the plate. He then was really sad but kinda agreed. We headed to the store where we actually found some I was amazed! We went home fixed it and he was very worried about his mom coming home to see this broken magnet. I told him the story of when I broke my moms candle, and she for gave me. He then explained that his mom is not like my mom and that she will yell. 
I got home late that night
Because I had gone to the City Grad and played Billiards! It was a blast! 

But I was welcome home by sweet artiom telling me about how his mother said it was okay he hugged me and told me that maybe our moms were the same! 
I had a pretty good week besides being sick on Monday! Church was fun, it always is. I love being part of the russian ward, it makes me feel like I am actually living here. 
Thanks for the love and support:) 

Ps I also was told this week that my family has booked their flights to come see me!! Yay! I am so beyond excited! 

Riss 




3 comments:

  1. I can't wait to try the mojito. It looks amazing. :)

    The story of Artiom with the broken magnet, is so sweet. I love how incredibly vulnerable, sweet and cautious he was about telling his mom. The best part however is how his mom responded. What a great mother he has, and a beautiful lesson for him to learn of his mother's unconditional love. How cool to be able to help him learn this lesson.

    I am really glad you're finding success in teaching. You love for the kids shines in the pictures. I am looking forward to seeing you in your element.

    I will swap you hair stuff for mojito and toothpaste.

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  2. Sounds like you are having some fun adventures! I love hearing about them, and definitely the stories!

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  3. Hello Marissa!! What great stories! And that is an awesome lesson that you helped Artiom learn. I'm so glad his mother responded like that!

    Did your mom tell you that Nathan and I are coming to Russia also? I can't wait to see you and a little of that beautiful country! Are there things that I should bring for you? Let me know....I will be leaving some room in my suitcase to bring home some souvenirs, so I might as well use the space to bring you anything that you need/want. Love you so much!

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