Russian Ballet!

So basically, up until this weekend, nothing really significant happened, so I really didn't have anything to write about. I was sick for the entire week after Sochi and then my school was closed for most of last week because everyone was sick. I think it was because of the flu, probably swine, but I'm not sure. So that meant I was home just chillin', not really doing anything. My papa came home from America on Thursday, which was so great. It's really nice to have him around again. Mama and Alla talk to me only when they have too. Papa is much more patient and will have legitimate conversations with me, even if I don't understand everything and he has to reword or explain a lot of things. He's just a very good-natured person and not only do I have someone to talk to, but his presence has definitely reestablished the norm in the house. Mama isn't as stressed, we eat more regularly and we just feel like more of a family. Something I found very amusing was that Papa brought home a dozen Big-Gulp cups from 7-Eleven home because he'd never seen a cup so big before! Yup, it's American! And he also brought home 2 huge things of Saran Wrap for Mama because they don't have that here and they are absolutely fascinated by it. The best thing he brought home was peanut butter though :) After nearly 3 months without anything American food, Peter Pan peanut butter is heaven <3 Also, Afonia's present was Konex and those pieces are pretty difficult for a six year old to handle, so I ended up helping him build a plane, truck, and Ferris wheel. It ended up being a really nice bonding moment for us :)

Okay, so that turned out to be a lot of writing for not really doing that much! Anyways, this past Friday I went to Krasnodar with Sarah and Olya and saw a Russian ballet! The show was Sleeping Beauty. I was super excited that I knew the show. It made it more interesting to know the plot line and follow along. Though I have to say the plot was fairly non-existant compared to the Disney version we all know and love! What the show lacked in plot was made up for in splendor!


The dancing was phenomenal the costumes absolutely beautiful and the set unbelievable. It was so professionally done! I have so much respect for all of those dancers. They were incredible. Their movements were like water but their legs were as stiff as wood. My ankles hurt just watching! It made me want to get back to dancing so that I could be that graceful too! I'm so happy that I was able to see a Russian ballet! It was something I really wanted to do.


So yeah, the ballet was the highlight of my weekend. But I also got my ear pierced! Just one one my right ear towards the top. The place was small and in the middle of the market, but the lady was very professional and everything was very sterile. So now, I can say I got my ear pierced in Russia! Also, I made bacon and eggs at Olya's apartment Saturday morning. It wasn't real bacon, but it was the closest thing I could find and after I fried it, it did sorta taste like the real thing! Also, I bought a beautiful winter coat that I love :) And I saw 2012, which wasn't all that great. Just like any other end of the world movie. Like I said to Sarah, it was like the Day After Tomorrow, only they end up in boats instead of Mexico.

That pretty much sums it up. I think that this weekend in mother's day here (Not sure, could have easily misunderstood) but no matter what my family is having a party Saturday night, so I'm staying home this weekend. Maybe the party can substitute for Thanksgiving! I'm thinking maybe a trip out to Ust-Labinsk next weekend to see my boys. Maybe, we'll see.