Chome sweet Chome

Greetings from The Cho. I'm here!!!

Moved into my apartment yesterday. It is rather large. I have a kitchen with a full sized fridge, a bathroom with shower and washing machine, a living room with a tv, and a bedroom with a double bed. Also my favorite is the seashell hanging in my living room, I almost cried when I saw it, as it reminded me of home so much. I don't know where they found shells in this landlocked country but I'm glad they did. I'm still getting the hang of opening my door (its a bit tricky and sticks somewhat), but all in all its really nice.

A large part of me still wishes that I lived in a ger, but I don't dwell on it as this is where I am meant to be and who know what craziness is yet to come.

I already love The Cho, or what I've seen of it all ready. Its a little, depressing, highly soviet influenced, flat, windy place. I can easily see how people wouldn't like it, but it just feels right to me. I cant wait to get out and explore. Today I get to go to the market and buy groceries so I can start cooking for myself again. And hopefully at 5 Kenny and Mai (the M-17 PCVs who've been here a year) will give me and my fellow Chobieans a quick tour.

I'm at the school right now, I got to seem my class room. Its a nice size, used to be a math room if the geometry decor is any indication. The internet here is quick, and free. Its hard to believe that this is my PC service right now, but once my 26+ hr work weeks start up, I know that I will be way busy.

I got to speak with my Mom on the phone yesterday morning before I got to site, it was nice. My dad got on and I only got to say a few words before my phone card ran out. Its really nice having a phone again, if just to keep in touch with everyone as we are now spread out to all corners of Mongolia. I miss everyone, back home and here in Mongolia. But the excitement is overwhelming, and I cant wait to really start.