7 April 2006
"Today was a decent day. We had a good time contacting, so that was cool. We got into it fairly well. So then we came home and ate before we had our planning time. That was alright, but it was really hard to focus. It was my last planning session, but all the same we got it done and it went pretty well. We had some extra time so we relaxed and I took a short nap. So today we had culture night that was pretty fun. We went to the theatre and watched a play called "Moscow Spring Break." It was cool and we enjoyed it. We went and ate pizza afterwards that was pretty good but I realized that I don't have much of an appetite anymore. I want to eat but I don't care what we eat. Just need to put something in there, but it doesn't matter what. This morning my comp and I discussed an interesting topic of about how we can become Gods. We read a talk about this from Joseph Smith - the King Follet Discourse. We talked a lot about it, and it was pretty crazy. I don't know how to comprehend it but is is a crazy topic that isn't very clear so we need to be careful with it. Right now I am pretty tired and want to sleep a little bit. Here's for another day!"
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Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Symphony
14 February 2006
"Today was another good one. We had a fairly decent day. I was with Elder Boster today and we had a good time studying and working together. He is a pretty cool elder and he wants to do the best he can. So we went contacting this morning, and that was cool. We met a Buddhist and I think that it is the first time on my mission – I have no clue what they believe in, or what they do. Well, we then met with Раиса and she is doing well as always, and she is a great бабушка and I love her to death. I wish that she would stop smoking. We came home, ate, and then we went out to see Баба Нина. She is doing fairly well, and she is a great lady. I love her to death and she is a good friend of mine. Tonight we went to the symphony and that was pretty good. It was cool, and people sang and enjoyed everything that way. We came home a little early and I am trying to work things out for tomorrow, and I guess we shall see how things go. Ст. Стайнер told me that Ирина К. Is also having problems and that we need to work with her and Тома. I hope that we can help them, and that all will be alright that way. I feel like it is my fault although I know that is not completely so. I need to rely on the Lord and just work. The Lord will bless those around us."
"Today was another good one. We had a fairly decent day. I was with Elder Boster today and we had a good time studying and working together. He is a pretty cool elder and he wants to do the best he can. So we went contacting this morning, and that was cool. We met a Buddhist and I think that it is the first time on my mission – I have no clue what they believe in, or what they do. Well, we then met with Раиса and she is doing well as always, and she is a great бабушка and I love her to death. I wish that she would stop smoking. We came home, ate, and then we went out to see Баба Нина. She is doing fairly well, and she is a great lady. I love her to death and she is a good friend of mine. Tonight we went to the symphony and that was pretty good. It was cool, and people sang and enjoyed everything that way. We came home a little early and I am trying to work things out for tomorrow, and I guess we shall see how things go. Ст. Стайнер told me that Ирина К. Is also having problems and that we need to work with her and Тома. I hope that we can help them, and that all will be alright that way. I feel like it is my fault although I know that is not completely so. I need to rely on the Lord and just work. The Lord will bless those around us."
Monday, January 4, 2010
Banya
4 January 2006
"This morning we slept in and then we went and payed for the branch apartment. We cleaned up there a bit before we decided to go buy some food on the рынок.We got stuff really really cheap and we got a bunch of it too. We stopped by home before we decided to head over to write home. That went pretty well, and things are going well at home. They brought in the New Year and things are cool that way. We then went to chill in the Баня. That is like a sauna but it is super popular. So, we went and chilled there. It was way sweet. There was one room that was so hot. You threw water on these rocks, and then it got hotter. You were then suppose to get in this pool type thing...
We were there for like an hour and a half, and it was sweet. We then went and watched Elf for English lesson, and that was cool. I have a ton to do tonight."
"This morning we slept in and then we went and payed for the branch apartment. We cleaned up there a bit before we decided to go buy some food on the рынок.We got stuff really really cheap and we got a bunch of it too. We stopped by home before we decided to head over to write home. That went pretty well, and things are going well at home. They brought in the New Year and things are cool that way. We then went to chill in the Баня. That is like a sauna but it is super popular. So, we went and chilled there. It was way sweet. There was one room that was so hot. You threw water on these rocks, and then it got hotter. You were then suppose to get in this pool type thing...
We were there for like an hour and a half, and it was sweet. We then went and watched Elf for English lesson, and that was cool. I have a ton to do tonight."
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Balet 2
4 March 2005
"There was no time today. This morning we went to give Smith to his new comp and then came back to planning. After planning it was already 1:30 and we went to see Клавдия. She is doing well, and still reading. It was 3:15 at that point and so we went to the center to eat a chinese place called "Мандаринь". After that we went to the ballet again and it was alright. It was better the first time. Anyhow, so right now things are pretty hard. Айдаровы's are having a hard time, and things are just not going as planned. I guess that is what a mission is about! These are the times when you just have to pray!!"
"There was no time today. This morning we went to give Smith to his new comp and then came back to planning. After planning it was already 1:30 and we went to see Клавдия. She is doing well, and still reading. It was 3:15 at that point and so we went to the center to eat a chinese place called "Мандаринь". After that we went to the ballet again and it was alright. It was better the first time. Anyhow, so right now things are pretty hard. Айдаровы's are having a hard time, and things are just not going as planned. I guess that is what a mission is about! These are the times when you just have to pray!!"
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Клуб Веселых Мормонов
26 February 2005
"Talk about a crazy day. We didn't get a whole lot done at all, but we had a good time. This morning we took off to work and helped a couple people. We ate and then we went to К.В.М. (Клуб Веселых Мормонов) and watched all of the plays and things that people had done. It was really cool, and we liked it a lot. Well, after that I was back with Oaks and McCartney as we were supposed to pick up our companions. We ate and then went to the airport. Of course they didn't fly in (the mission is so well organized) and so we came back to Oak's place to sleep. We got church tomorrow and also the other elders should be getting in. Who knows. We'll see!"
"Talk about a crazy day. We didn't get a whole lot done at all, but we had a good time. This morning we took off to work and helped a couple people. We ate and then we went to К.В.М. (Клуб Веселых Мормонов) and watched all of the plays and things that people had done. It was really cool, and we liked it a lot. Well, after that I was back with Oaks and McCartney as we were supposed to pick up our companions. We ate and then went to the airport. Of course they didn't fly in (the mission is so well organized) and so we came back to Oak's place to sleep. We got church tomorrow and also the other elders should be getting in. Who knows. We'll see!"
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Balet
16 February 2005
"So it was definitely a sweet day. We had tons of fun. So, we started out with writing home, and that was fun. We then ran around and bought several things. I myself bought a couple cds. We later went and watched Best Two Years and ate pizza. It was cool, and all the elders from Saratov were there. We ran by to McDonalds and then we ended the night at the ballet. That was actually really cool, and our культурный вечер. Tomorrow it is back to missionary work we go, and finding people to teach. The movie got me excited to work again too though."
"So it was definitely a sweet day. We had tons of fun. So, we started out with writing home, and that was fun. We then ran around and bought several things. I myself bought a couple cds. We later went and watched Best Two Years and ate pizza. It was cool, and all the elders from Saratov were there. We ran by to McDonalds and then we ended the night at the ballet. That was actually really cool, and our культурный вечер. Tomorrow it is back to missionary work we go, and finding people to teach. The movie got me excited to work again too though."
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Циганки
9 August 2004
"Well...I need to start my entries different. lol. All the same - I had a good day. Anyhow, we started out with a trip to the болница for a test on спид for Elder Jensen. We finally saw the gypsies today, but Elder Jensen grabbed me and told me not to look or talk with them because they hypnotize you - exciting . Luckily nothing happened with them.
We had our meeting with the округ, and that was good. We then went with Алексей on some visits. We ate at everyone's house. We were ready to throw up after the third meal we ate. We finally made it to the FHE and had a good time there. Now we're relaxing and preparing for tomorrow.
The Russian culture is much different from ours. We can't really decline food w/o someone getting mad. Also, the city is huge here, and there are a million street vendors and sellers. Everyone uses public transit, and loves to be outside. People are often friendly and helpful. I know the Lord has blessed me to be here (I want to write some about the culture everyday for a couple of weeks)."
округ - district, Алексей - Aleksei
"Well...I need to start my entries different. lol. All the same - I had a good day. Anyhow, we started out with a trip to the болница for a test on спид for Elder Jensen. We finally saw the gypsies today, but Elder Jensen grabbed me and told me not to look or talk with them because they hypnotize you - exciting . Luckily nothing happened with them.
We had our meeting with the округ, and that was good. We then went with Алексей on some visits. We ate at everyone's house. We were ready to throw up after the third meal we ate. We finally made it to the FHE and had a good time there. Now we're relaxing and preparing for tomorrow.
The Russian culture is much different from ours. We can't really decline food w/o someone getting mad. Also, the city is huge here, and there are a million street vendors and sellers. Everyone uses public transit, and loves to be outside. People are often friendly and helpful. I know the Lord has blessed me to be here (I want to write some about the culture everyday for a couple of weeks)."
округ - district, Алексей - Aleksei
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