tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post3113699616141494726..comments2024-02-28T17:44:10.137-05:00Comments on MOST ELIGIBLE FAMILY: Next Month, We'll Be Living In RussiaMara Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372451891082436090noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-42596849842019022282012-07-25T17:13:19.169-04:002012-07-25T17:13:19.169-04:00Sorry for those typos...nursing and typing on the ...Sorry for those typos...nursing and typing on the phone is not easy :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837336195529501300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-31912758089941348462012-07-25T17:12:06.165-04:002012-07-25T17:12:06.165-04:00Hi! I just saw your response now, whoops! We will ...Hi! I just saw your response now, whoops! We will be in Iwakuni. Franks knows so people there now and so far have answered all our questions (mostly mine :-) we are both off to fun adventures! Can't wait to follow your blog when you're in Russia! Best of luck!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837336195529501300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-84669767056049057622012-07-07T14:43:17.938-04:002012-07-07T14:43:17.938-04:00I'll try to turn off the word verification (di...I'll try to turn off the word verification (didn't even know I had it on!) but I do get a lot of Russian spam... We'll see what happens ;)Mara Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372451891082436090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-81467297804581646052012-07-07T14:42:49.693-04:002012-07-07T14:42:49.693-04:00I think Japan would be really interesting! And we ...I think Japan would be really interesting! And we have friends who are teachers in Korea and they love it :)Mara Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372451891082436090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-55964019585605167522012-07-07T14:42:11.135-04:002012-07-07T14:42:11.135-04:00You take a picture of Minky dressed as a garden gn...You take a picture of Minky dressed as a garden gnome and I'll take care of the rest...Mara Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372451891082436090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-83712399799386769622012-07-07T14:41:39.150-04:002012-07-07T14:41:39.150-04:00Hi Yoonsuh! Long comments are always welcome :) An...Hi Yoonsuh! Long comments are always welcome :) And I would love to receive letters when I'm away. The good thing is we get an American address so people don't have to pay crazy postage. It takes a few weeks to get there but it would be fun to get "real" mail for a change.Mara Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372451891082436090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-56222257785369121392012-07-07T14:40:23.223-04:002012-07-07T14:40:23.223-04:00Jamie!! I didn't know you guys were moving to ...Jamie!! I didn't know you guys were moving to Japan! We'll be in Russia for two years. Where in Japan are you going? You probably already know people who've been there, but if you want more people to talk to we know several families who have lived in various parts of Japan, and they all loved it :) I can put you in touch if you want!Mara Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372451891082436090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-25830317787248003072012-07-07T02:55:27.388-04:002012-07-07T02:55:27.388-04:00Cardboard cutout!!!!!
And I died laughing at your...Cardboard cutout!!!!!<br /><br />And I died laughing at your comment on my post - "I KNOW I can't dance" :D<br /><br />And Mara - no word verification!!!!<br /><a href="http://sophiathewriter.blogspot.com/2011/10/top-3-things-well-meaning-bloggers-do.html" rel="nofollow">Top 3 Things Well-Meaning Bloggers Do That Drive Readers Nuts</a>Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-57069473049264775902012-07-06T20:15:00.724-04:002012-07-06T20:15:00.724-04:00In my dreams when I become an FSO (like at least 6...In my dreams when I become an FSO (like at least 6 years from now xD) I totally want to serve in Japan and Korea :PTravodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161818262262118148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-59346967458988926632012-07-06T18:54:48.252-04:002012-07-06T18:54:48.252-04:00Wow - talk about a tough choice...Two of my favori...Wow - talk about a tough choice...Two of my favorite things (Minky & Me vs. Garden Gnome) pitted against each other! I think there's really only one compromise here - Minky, dressed as a garden gnome. It's the best of all worlds.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-551778980490731282012-07-06T17:49:38.440-04:002012-07-06T17:49:38.440-04:00Mara, your post reminds me of the time I was prepa...Mara, your post reminds me of the time I was preparing for the move from Japan to here 5 years ago from now. The only person living here I supposedly knew that time was my aunt - I heard I'd met her in Korea when I was less than 1-year old but (of course) had no memory about her. Plus, I wasn't able to speak and understand the English language when I came here. 5 years after, I've gotten so precious memories and met the treasures (friends & spiritual father) who will remain forever in my life. <br /><br />I'm more than glad you're moving to Russia with your lovely husband and adorable boy Jack!!! Yes, I can feel your concern about the move from the post and think that's so understandable. But I want to tell you that you'll be with all the love from your family here, friends, and other significants wherever you go. One suggestion - maybe you can bring letters from the people who are important to you? I believe you're a big fan of writing and love words. I found handwritten letters from old friends mean a lot to me especially when they're away. <br /><br />I'm sure you already have some connections in Russia, but if you need an extra, I could connect you to my friend in Moscow. She lived here for years and just went back to Russia. Feel free to let me know. <br /><br />Happy early birthday to John!!! <br /><br />Yoonsuh - please excuse me for this long comment :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020248100373658286.post-87213339957453275572012-07-06T17:20:14.281-04:002012-07-06T17:20:14.281-04:00Great blog Mara! How long are you guys there for?...Great blog Mara! How long are you guys there for? Frank and I and the kids of course are headed to Japan in September and you really described exactly how I am feeling but I just couldn't say it as eloquently! We are there for 3 years, so we have an end in sight (which I am aleady looking forward too). Not sure what your duration will be. Best of luck to you guys! I am sure it will be full of adventure!<br /><br />Jamie SavareseUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837336195529501300noreply@blogger.com