Learning a new language is hard! We were given 10 simple lessons with Romanian words and phrases to learn before we arrive. I can now count to 100 and request a beer...that's about it! It reminds me of when I went to Denmark as a young AFS'er. I was supposed to learn some basics prior to going and all I could say when I arrived was "This is a radio, not a hat" and "I'm not that kind of girl". The sad part...I didn't get to use either phrase the whole time I was there! Bah!!
So...I made out all my little flash cards, and go over them (somewhat) regularly...but it does not seem to be sticking. It's like my brain is a sieve - everything that goes in just leaks out. I'm sure it's because I have too much other stuff on my mind right now: what to pack, what to box up and send later, whether or not I can sell my condo-or rent it, what papers still need to be notarized, insurance decisions, when to sell my car...the list goes ON AND ON!
I'm sure when I am there...in Romania...studying language with the rest of the crew and focusing on that alone, I will be able to retain something... anything! So... Romanian men, just wait...soon I will be able to tell you that "I am NOT that kind of girl!"
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