Happy New Year 2011
In Mongolia the New Year really starts on February 3rd this year (and they celebrate Tsagaan Sar, ‘White Month’) because they follow Buddhist traditions that use the lunar calendar. They …
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Discover my adventures as a Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia (older blog posts from Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal). Follow along for pictures, stories, and what it’s like living in a rural mountain village in Armenia. Learn about the projects I do, the people I meet, and my daily life as a teacher and volunteer.
More shopping mall Santa Claus pictures
Well, they hired some professional photographers to help take pictures of the kids with Santa Claus. So they gave me a few prints.
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My friend Ariunbat asked me to be Santa Claus at the Center Tower, probably the most expensive of Ulaanbaatar’s high end shopping centers.
How I became a shopping mall Santa – in Mongolia!!! Read MoreThe Thanksgiving that DIDN’T happen
or “Why I might quit Facebook.” When I was back home in Kansas City, I never missed Thanksgiving. It had become my most favorite day of the year, even better …
The Thanksgiving that DIDN’T happen Read MoreJust some random pics from my life in Mongolia
Just some random pics from Lama Zopa’s award dinner for the Mongolian Polar Star, and of my students at the end of the semester party.
Just some random pics from my life in Mongolia Read MoreLama Zopa finishes month-long visit to Mongolia
Lama Zopa decided to clear his schedule and stayed in Mongolia for a month, giving teachings and meeting people. On his last day, we went out to a restaurant.
Lama Zopa finishes month-long visit to Mongolia Read MoreMy Mongolia Exercise Program Update after 14 weeks
I’ve been running and exercising for 14 weeks, and I thought I’d give you a run down on how it’s been going with my exercise program.
My Mongolia Exercise Program Update after 14 weeks Read MoreAmazing Buddhist Center backyard transformation
When Ven. Gyatso was here, he planted marigolds and sunflowers. But now, it was a sad garden. So, I decided it needed some loving care. And here is the result.
Amazing Buddhist Center backyard transformation Read MoreRichard Gere vs iPod Touch – Which would you pick?
The iPod Touch is simply amazing. It’s like a mini-computer. All in a wafer the size of less than half a deck of cards. And I got to meet Richard Gere.
Richard Gere vs iPod Touch – Which would you pick? Read MoreNike Run Reporter Jena Winger’s Goal Setting Worksheet
Today I was reading Jena Winger’s post. Her coach gave her a Goal Setting Worksheet and I asked if she could send me a copy. And she did. So, here it is.
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