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Things that make you go hmm…
brookeschoenman | May 24th 2008 by Brooke
I feel like I’ve gotten a pretty solid, normal routine down in Bishkek with classes, friends, and family dinners. But, really, when I stop and think about it, life isn’t so normal here. I’ve put together a list of a few weird occu read more
Thirty days of cold showers in the dark.
Brian & Brooke vs. the World | May 20th 2008 by Brian & Brooke
After going days without showering in Guatemala because the water was too cold, I knew it was going to be bad when I found out that Bishkek turns the hot water off in the entire city for an entire 30 days! I thought it was some sort of joke when ano read more
Meet the family.
brookeschoenman | May 1st 2008 by Brooke
I bet you have been wondering what life with my Kyrgyz family is like, right? I have purposely put off talking a lot about this because for the first week and a half, my host dad was away for work. Well, he finally arrived back home this past weeke read more
Meet the family.
Brian & Brooke vs. the World | May 1st 2008 by Brian & Brooke
I bet you have been wondering what life with my Kyrgyz family is like, right? I have purposely put off talking a lot about this because for the first week and a half, my host dad was away for work. Well, he finally arrived back home this past weeke read more
Feeling great in Bishkek.
brookeschoenman | April 26th 2008 by Brooke
Bishkek is a happy, happy place. It is the perfect combination of big and small city – much like Peoria on a much more interesting level. After living here for almost 3 weeks, it still almost seems like a dream. When am I going to get bored? Wh read more
Feeling great in Bishkek.
Brian & Brooke vs. the World | April 26th 2008 by Brian & Brooke
Bishkek is a happy, happy place. It is the perfect combination of big and small city – much like Peoria on a much more interesting level. After living here for almost 3 weeks, it still almost seems like a dream. When am I going to get bored? Wh read more
Overcoming Fears – AKA Taste Testing Shoro
Brian & Brooke vs. the World | April 21st 2008 by Brian & Brooke
I hate to admit it, but I would have to say I’m a difficult person. I’m stubborn, have an insane amount of pet-peeves, and have a sometimes irrational germ phobia. When another student found out that I hate the idea of drinking or eating off ra read more
Overcoming Fears – AKA Taste Testing Shoro
brookeschoenman | April 21st 2008 by Brooke
I hate to admit it, but I would have to say I’m a difficult person. I’m stubborn, have an insane amount of pet-peeves, and have a sometimes irrational germ phobia. When another student found out that I hate the idea of drinking or eating off ra read more
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