Convoing

Ha, ha! Another word to copywright!

Last week, a fellow PCT-mate and I facilitated our first Conversation Club. For those who don’t know what those are, they are clubs that converse (;)).

No really, that’s the point of Conversation Clubs. Through Convo Clubs, PCTs get to know local youth through fun games and stimulating conversations. In addition, youth get to practice their English and we (the PCTs) get to practice our Azerbaijani.

Of course, it’s not as easy as it would sound. My PCT-mate and I barely speak Azerbaijani and let me tell you, explaining a game in broken AZ and simplified English doesn’t quite get the rules across as one would hope. Nevertheless, we had a great time and I cannot wait for our next meeting!

The Daily Show

Interested in the daily life of Löki? Check out this wicked sweet schedule:

8ish - Wake up and get dressed

8:30ish - Breakfast with host mom*

8:45ish - My host mom* gives me chocolates for the day!

8:50ish - Begin my 10 minute power walk to the local school

9 to 1 p.m. - Language lessons

1 to 2ish - Walk home for lunch with host mom*

2ish - Return to school or head to YD hub site

2:30ish to 5ish - Conversation Clubs or YD workshops

5:30ish - Return home and have tea and cookies!

6ish to 8ish - Study and/ or ballet conditioning or power band stretching

8ish - Dinner or tea and cakes with host brother

9:15ish - Bed

*I call my host mom and dad brother and sister. They also have a son I also call my host brother.

Free Facials

One super exciting thing about being in PST is the opportunity to act like a tourist. Although, PCTs spend a majority of their week in language classes, YD, CED or TEFL workhops and studying, we do go get the occasional opportunity to relax and check out the awesomeness that is our host country.

Here are a couple of pics from a wonderful excursion out into AZ country. Getting a hang for the acronyms yet?