Snail Mail... Literally
So, I sent off a few letters in the mail on Tuesday. I was told today that normal mail takes a minimum of twenty days, so people, don't expect anything anytime soon.
This class deal is ridiculous. Because there are so few copies, we have to sit in groups and switch them around. We are not allowed to take the copies elsewhere, so we must stay in the center to read them. The center closes at 6pm and is not open on the weekends. Thus, we cannot possibly do any readings in the afternoon because we are at the annex building taking Arabic until 5.45pm. So, we are limited to mornings. Elective classes are in the mornings, so there's only an hour to two hour window in the mornings for reading. However, it is only at the center that we have Internet, so it is a real strain to get this work done. I have no class Friday, but I, and many others, have come here to the center to get the readings done. We need to summarize each chapter and write a reflection. Thus far I have four pages single-spaced on six of the eight summaries. This is only for one class. Something needs to be done. None of us are able to see the city because we have to spend our entire day at the center getting work done and then must be home once it gets dark. We aren't ever given the title of the book that we need to do a reading from, we're just given chapter titles. Thus, it just takes a while to even find the readings!
My calling card was pretty nice but I get charged for a minute even if I talk for five seconds. Also, it starts costing me as soon as I dial regardless of whether I connect, so all those missed calls I made yesterday cost me almost half of my card. I was able to chat with Jessica for a while, and I am sorry Jess that I was just ranting the whole time, but I was cut off after maybe ten minutes. If people want to talk to me online, it will have to be done early in the day y'all's time, as in absolutely no later than 8.30 or 9am and as early (or late, you crazy college kids) as you can manage. My family is awake at 7am no matter what, so I am always up and often at the center when it opens at 8am. For the weekends, one could only contact me by phone.
This class deal is ridiculous. Because there are so few copies, we have to sit in groups and switch them around. We are not allowed to take the copies elsewhere, so we must stay in the center to read them. The center closes at 6pm and is not open on the weekends. Thus, we cannot possibly do any readings in the afternoon because we are at the annex building taking Arabic until 5.45pm. So, we are limited to mornings. Elective classes are in the mornings, so there's only an hour to two hour window in the mornings for reading. However, it is only at the center that we have Internet, so it is a real strain to get this work done. I have no class Friday, but I, and many others, have come here to the center to get the readings done. We need to summarize each chapter and write a reflection. Thus far I have four pages single-spaced on six of the eight summaries. This is only for one class. Something needs to be done. None of us are able to see the city because we have to spend our entire day at the center getting work done and then must be home once it gets dark. We aren't ever given the title of the book that we need to do a reading from, we're just given chapter titles. Thus, it just takes a while to even find the readings!
My calling card was pretty nice but I get charged for a minute even if I talk for five seconds. Also, it starts costing me as soon as I dial regardless of whether I connect, so all those missed calls I made yesterday cost me almost half of my card. I was able to chat with Jessica for a while, and I am sorry Jess that I was just ranting the whole time, but I was cut off after maybe ten minutes. If people want to talk to me online, it will have to be done early in the day y'all's time, as in absolutely no later than 8.30 or 9am and as early (or late, you crazy college kids) as you can manage. My family is awake at 7am no matter what, so I am always up and often at the center when it opens at 8am. For the weekends, one could only contact me by phone.
posted by Athena | 11:18 AM
3 Comments:
I am planning on getting a calling card this weekend somewhere. I guess they're available at Wal-Mart? Is it just a regular card, or does it have to be specifically for international calls? We got our carpets professionally cleaned today, and they look just absolutely gorgeous!! Like brand friggin new. It also puffed them up somehow, so they are softer than before. I love it!!
Just finished my second week of school. We learned about enemas, catheters, colostomy bags, etc today. It was amazing! Haha!! My fave class so far, by far!!
My special friend, Melissa, isn't able to go on with the program right now because her background check came back with some things on it. She's gonna try to get it all fixed and come back this summer or fall. :(
I love you so much!!!
does fed ex deliver there to the house?
I'll try to get a calling card this week. It was great to hear your voice -- even though it was fuzzy. Hope you get the "family stuff" straightened out. Have heard enough hockey billet family stories to know that the earlier you switch, the better. Love you!
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