Computers in Russian

So I just spent 30 mins writing an entry and for some reason it didn't save. I tried to paste something into this post but I must have hit earse or something becuase it all disappeared. Trying to use a computer that is in Russian has its drawbacks especially when I don't know Russian. So lets see how good my memory is on what I just wrote....

I am settling into my new village. I have already had two sessions with my tutor and another one this afternoon, so that is coming along. Yesterday I got to run the office for a few hours and it was an experience. People kept pouring into the office asking me all types of questions (remember they don't speak English and I have the Romania skills of a pre schooler) which I tried to answer, the phone seemed like it didn't stop ringing (though I never answered it because what good would that do, I don't speak Romanian.), and then the copy machine broke. Normally fixing a copier is a pretty easy fix, you just read what it says is wrong and fix it. The catch is that everything is in Russian (cryllic alphabet) so I have no clue what is wrong. I check the usual things. It wasn't out of paper and there wasn't a paper jam, so I had no clue what was wrong. Finally a while later someone that knew Russian and what the problem was fixed it, I am still not sure what was the problem. I feel like I work at FedEx Kinkos right now. I monitor computers and make copies of birth certificates, IDs and other governmental documents. Though I really can't do much till I gain a better grasp on the language.

I am still getting use to the food here. I did not think it would be that big of a difference from Milestii Mici and here, but it is. I wish I had a scale because I am curious how much weight I have lost so far. I feel a lot lighter on my feet and look skinnier.

My birthday is now a week away and I am still not sure what I am going to do for it. Hopefully I can meet up with some people that weekend in a larger city. Speaking of a larger city, I need to go to the Metro (like a walmart in Moldova) and buy some things so help me settle in a little bit better. Mainly an electric water boiler, extension cord and some cups.

Last thing: I have now had at least 5 people come into my office thinking I was Moldovan and 2 of these know some English. These two later said to me in Engish with a suprised look on there face "oh you speak English?" HAHA. In Milestii Mici they knew I was an American from a mile away. I think I stick out like a sore thumb, but maybe that is changing. At least I hope it is.

*Yet again this is done from a computer in Russian so spell check says everything is wrong. So excuse the misspellings. I'm in the same boat as Matt; I don't write well.*