Some of you might know that I spent some time teaching abroad in the wonderful country of Georgia. I waited to post anything about this because I wasn’t sure, I’m still not sure how I feel about this. I’m thrilled to see the democratic process respected and as peaceful as possible result. However, I don’t [...]
Tag: Georgia
The Never Ending Ticket
From my last post you might be thinking that I'm on my way back to the states. Sadly, you would be terribly wrong. Getting your ticket from a Georgian travel agency is like trying to solve non-linear equations with your 8th grade math book. The basic skills should theoretically help you at least gain a [...]
Independence Day Protests
So, one more post today about something that is making the news here and in the US. Thursday was Georgia's Independence Day from Russia. Most of my neighbors had supras long into the night or celebrated with family. Many major cities like Tbilisi and Batumi had protests run by the Opposition. They hoped to oust [...]
A Growing Bookshelf
If you know me personally, you know that I have a severe love obsession with books. The first thing I fretted over when packing for my first year of college was how many books I could fit into our tiny car. Half of my belongings packed up before I left for Georgia was just books. [...]
The Plague of Plastic
You can see it everywhere in Georgia. Plastic: bottles, bags, bowls, and trays. These things litter the streets, rivers, the beaches, and plants. It amazed me the first few weeks that I was here. I had never seen so much trash and plastic strewn about a place before. I couldn't go anywhere without seeing some [...]
Esoteric Moment 