Today my group and I went out to eat at an authentic Russian restaurant in Hollywood. The wait staff only talked to us in Russian, and with the small amount of Russian that I now know, all I could really say was: yes, no, may I have, and this. It worked well enough and it defintely gave me a taste of what I'll be experiencing. But this time, unlike my coming year abroad I had 18 other english speakers who could help me out.

Tonight we had our last English class. We taught the past 4 weeks at the local Armenian church here. It was so neat to see the students progress in their speaking skills, and it was so valuable for me to have the opportunity to teach students before I go abroad.

Speaking of going abroad.... I wanted to let you all know when I will be leaving.... August 21st at 9:20pm. It is coming up so soon and so fast!