Friday, November 11, 2011

11.11.11

Yes.

Today I am grateful for my mission. It is a part of me. I think about it every day.

I still speak random Ukrainian, which comes out before I even think. As a clue, these are some of the things I say.

“блин” (pronounced bleen) – is short for pancakes in russian, but it is the word they use for “darn”. I say this most.

“що?” (pronounced shcho…the sh and ch sounds squeezed together to create a completely foreign sound) – meaning, “what?”

“не знаю” (Ne znayoo) – “I don’t know”

“давайте” (DavAIte) - “Let’s go”

This is probably at least all the words that Micah understands. Or he might just be ignoring me. Can’t say for sure which one.

I also have an amazing Russian accent on demand. For this I am eternally grateful.

Now for a slew of pictures to delight upon. Ah. Those were the days.

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I was a sassy missionary.

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3 comments:

Eva said...

Awesome pics! I love your word selection too. Eric has totally different kinds of Bulgarian usage.

Jess Hammond said...

you are so bad A

Krischelle said...

haha love that first picture. sassy! lol. also, i remember you teaching me... Keneha Mormona or something???? (obviously not how it is spelled!)