Wow! 4 months have never gone by so fast in my whole life. I am so sad to be leaving Russia, however, I'm happy to be able to see my family and be home for Christmas! So many mixed emotions!
I had an amazing last few days here in Russia though! I went to Red Square on Saturday and Monday. On Saturday we went inside St. Basil's and got to see all of Red Square lit up. It was beautiful. It was so sad to look at St. Basil's and know it was the last time I might see it.
We made sure we did all our favorite thinks before leaving. Kremlin, check. Blinis, duhhhh. Made a wish at Kremlin, check.
It was hilarious too, cause there was a Bobushka that was waiting around there and she would go and pick up all the coins that people would throw on the ground. Hahaha, homegirl is making a killing off all these tourists. People line up to stand in this circle and make a wish on Kremlin grounds.
However, today, was a very difficult day! It was the very last time I got to see all my little students ): It was hard to give them all hugs and tell them goodbye. I will never forget them, they will always have a very special place in my heart. They alone have made this whole experience 100% worth it. They are the reason why I came to Russia and the reason why I'm heart broken to leave.
I know that they'll probably forget about us as their next group of teachers come in, but I hope that what we taught them will be able to resonate with them for the rest of their lives; if it does, then I have accomplished my job!
If I had to write a thank you note to Russia, it would be this:
Dear Russia,
Thank you so much for being a great country. I have truly enjoyed all the beautiful sites that I have seen , the Kremlin, St. Basils, Vladimir, Suzdel, and St. Petersburg. Thank you for being very different from what EVERYONE has said. The people here are not all mean and cold hearted; I have met some of the most kind hearted and genuine people here in Russia. The people of Russia don't drink vodka like it's water. Everyone I have met here has been sober....for the most part (; I am so glad that I got to experience all the craziness as well, the homeless people, the drunk guy that won't stop talking to me, being crammed in a bus for 2 hours, have Russians yell at me and not know what they're saying....and the list goes on and on.
Thank you for showing me that the world is an interesting place and that there's good in the world no matter where you go. I also want to say thanks for not killing me. I'm glad that I've made it in one piece thus far. I am grateful to be coming back to America alive!
Thank you for being sooooo much better than what everyone said you were gonna be like. Okay, but forreal I'll stop being creepy and pretending like Russia is an actual person.
PS. I LOVE RUSSIA!
I want to hold onto every single experience that I have made here.
Now, to thank real people. Thank you to everyone again who donated to International Language Programs, helping me to make this trip possible. I wouldn't have been able to have these wonderful things to say if it wasn't for you! So thank you, thank you, thank you! I literally cannot tell you how grateful I am for all the kindness I've received. Well, that's it. Stay tune for my next adventure, because I assure you that there will be more to come; it's addicting and I definitely have the travel bug, I want to see more of the world. Russia was the perfect place to start and wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else!
Dasvidanya Russia!!!
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