This morning Mariana, the woman who is keeping me alive in Russia, asked Sam and I if we wanted to go with her in a car to school this morning. Without much hesitation we answered yes, thankful that we would miss the long walk in nasty weather. We crossed under Tverskaya and Mariana went to the corner of the street to hail a cab, but this was no cab... this was a "gypsy cab". Basically, anyone can pick you up and take you wherever you want to go (or as close as they can) for a small token of appreciation. We sat silently in the car while a very amiable man drove us almost to the doorstep of MXAT. It was great.
And now for the top ten list of Things that are Happening Right Now to Me:
1. Etudes.
2. Larisa.
3. Personal connection to my acting=missing.
4. Russian impersonations of American popstars.
5. Blisters.
6. Knowing I will be sore tomorrow.
7. Sam making me tea every morning and being the best friend ever.
8. Ochen khorasho.
9. Griechka or buckwheat.
10. Still haven't shaved my legs.
Love.
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Sara Jane...so good to read your impressions of Russia. I am not so sure about the Gypsy Cab...still getting little stories about you being "Taken"!!! Loved reading about Red Square and its connection with Candyland. I am sure the Russians will appreciate that!! I hope your blisters heal soon...can't remember if we packed the ever useful Neosporin. We are so excited for you and are praying for you. I can't sleep so reading about you in Russia was better than any dream I could have had. Keep up the good work and take care of yourself.
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Every time someone mentions Russia, I can't help but think of you and Sam. I followed your link on facebook just now, and you can bet I'll be checking it now and then! Stay warm & be happy :)
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Sam? Sam who? I think I remember him, but I'm not sure . . .
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I learned about Gypsy Cabs in New York last semester! Shady ;)
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