Journal entry IV, Tuesday

Same as usual

REALLY sorry I'm late and all, just been REALLY busy...

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16/08/11

Привет (Privyet(Hi))!

Today was nice! I am getting used to the food here and the cooks know I like to eat. I talked to АИЯ (Anya) today about eating ~habits, specifics removed~ and we hung out a bit. We are friends now :D.
The second day of VBS was fun! the games went well and I feel that Michelle and I understand the groups likes and dislikes. After the sessions, some of the kids kept asking me to go with them here and there. It's difficult to be in two places at once, but it's nice to be apreciated. I received three crafts as presents; one from  Аиgрей ~Аидрей~ (Andryeye ~Andryey~), one from ДАВiД ~ДАВИД~ (David), and one from АНН (pronounced Anya).
I went on a walk with the younger daughter of the cook, 14, with her friend, 14, and АНЯ, 19, we were joined by a few others as we went to the river - речкА ~ryechka~ -. we also had a walk as half the team went to colour the side walks in chalk at the school where some kids were. then it rained. Helper Sergey showed me a video, but not before Michelle taunted me to take a shower under the runoff of the roof, so I was wet. ~just to be clear, clothes on sort of shower~ The yougn boys imitated me. I have to watch what I do. Marina was running and hurt her knee and foot (scrapes) and we went back.

That sums it up, СПАСИБА (Spaciba(thank you)) for listening.

--Scott Scott Simpson ~second part signed~
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once again, sorry for the delay, and I realize now how much I really had learnt how quickly in Russian...

Journal entry III, Monday

Same again: My opinions, text unchanged, errors left, ~these are the only modifications, to add info usually~

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15/08/11
Hey Syaoran!

Today I feel great! the first day of camp went really well. We also had blackberries and watermelon at super and a wonderful drink at lunch. I had two glasses of tea and lots of cookies. We had borsht ~borscht~ for super.
I do, however, notice that it is hot, my nose is running and the flies in the morning are annoying. I also saw that Canada is very materialistic; we want to look good, not be good.
There was another rainstorm, praise God. The rain sure helps the weather and temperature.
Hoping to make piñatas. Lending MP3 to "John" for drama.
North American music is popular here.
Still not missing people really. ~ referring to home, not missing family or friends or anyone yet~
I thought singing at the super table was really nice, in two languages and the popcorn prayer in different languages was really cool too.
Saw some of the kids on a walk and raced one; he on his bike, I on foot... I did well, but not well enough.

That about sums it up. I'm tired, going to bed.

-Scott

Scott Simpson ~once again supposed to be in cursive hand writing~
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There we go.

Journal entry II, Sunday

This one had a few more errors, as you will easily notice, unfortunately... same rules ~inserted text to add info, or clarify or something~

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14/08/11
Hey Syao-kun!

This morning, I learnt how to read russian. I forgot to mention that thereare no washroom facilities here in the place where the serguys and the netherlanders and I are staying; only a squatting out-house and a small tap outside. Because of this, we wash at the dinning house, which is where the rest of the Canadians are staying. There is flush toilets and shower and tub and television. The same for two of the Hope House translaters. I'm not sure if it is Korina ~Karina~ or Lyena ~spelt Lena; I was staying strict to the letter translation~ who is with Añya ~how it sounded~ (Anya), Maria (Masha)'s sister.
We had a nice breakfast and then went to church.half the congregation presented something; song, poem, story, etc... it was nice. And the older ladies harmonies are very nice; I recorded some of it.
I pet the puppy some more today, and saw the facilities for the VBS; not bad at all, although not superclean. We met some of the kids and practiced some games / actions for the songs.
We had a meeting and set up a bit.
I got to talk to the interpreters.

-Scott

thanks Syaoran

Scott Simpson ~this blog lacks a signature like font~
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