4:10 PM CDT, August 19, 2015 – Oregon, Wisconsin, USA I really can’t believe it’s over. It’s rather bittersweet, getting to see my friends and family in the states for the first time in two …
Almaty
Art Point Fest, Kok Tobe, and Lake Issyk
2:30 AM ALMT, August 6, 2015 – Almaty, Kazakhstan I took ~7 hours of Russian exams today, so if you’re reading this, consider yourself warned; may contain non-sequitors. I never thought I’d say this, but …
Exotic Birds, Beshbarmak, and First President’s Park
12:13 AM ALMT, July 25, 2015 – Almaty, Kazakhstan It’s been eleven days since my last post. My sincerest apologies to all my readers (aka sorry mom). Here’s a recap of all that I’ve done …
The Beach, Bazaar, and Futbol
5:38 PM ALMT, July 13, 2015 – Almaty, Kazakhstan Currently I’m hanging out in my room, jammin’ to some StewRat and eating an unhealthy amount of yellow cherries, which I bought at the Green Bazaar. …
Museums, Mountains, and Billiards
1:04 AM ALMT, July 3, 2015 – Almaty, Kazakhstan Right now I’m sitting at my desk with the full Moon at my back and nice breeze rolling through my room. It’s weird; even though I …
Arrival
7:55 AM ALMT, June 22, 2015 – Almaty, Kazakhstan I’m currently sitting in my room that my host family has graciously provided me. It’s quaint; there’s a bed, small desk, and some cabinet space for …
Departure
7:29 AM CDT, June 16, 2015 – Chicago, Illinois, USA I’m currently chillin’ in O’hare, waiting to get on my connecting flight to DC. I walked by five different Starbucks in between terminals. Not bad, …
Two Weeks and Counting
3:15 PM CDT, June 4, 2015 – Madison, Wisconsin, USA In just two weeks I’ll be boarding a plane and leaving the United States, never to return. Just kidding. I will be flying out of …