Will I like it? Yes.

Yesterday was such a fun day. We made some delicious apple pie with Sveta, took some naps, took a canal boat ride tour of St. Petersburg, got some delicious dinner, and some divine cheesecake. The boat ride was freezing!They had blankets sitting out for you to use and I was still frigid. But it was worth it. Something about being out on this huge river, looking at these historical sights that I've seen in books and history classes just really touched me. I felt so content, so happy with my decision. This is exactly where I need to be right now. And I am loving every minute of it. When I was first thinking about going to Russia, I was so scared. Will I like it? Will there be cool people going with me? Will 4 months be too long? Well, if I could go back in time and answer those questions for myself, I would say. Yes, you will absolutely love it. You will meet some people in Russia who you will adore. They'll make your face hurt from laughing every day and you won't ever be lonely with them around. And no, four months is not too long. If anything, it isn't long enough. I'm starting out the fourth week here and it still feels like I just stepped off the plane. When I was home, it felt kind of like I was stuck. Not moving forward, not moving backwards, just stuck. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. But this trip is helping me so much. It has given me meaning. And I love that I still have 3ish months left of this. This is where I belong right now. This is where I need to be.
I love me some Russia :)

I love these fools.