This time of year is always very busy for me as an educator. With the school year coming to an end, it always feels like there is not enough time to complete everything that has to get done before closing up the office for the summer. There are lots of celebrations and farewells, completing goals and setting new ones for the following school year, preparing for the summer holiday work, and prepping for the orientation so we are not scrambling upon arrival in August. I try to find balance through exercise and spending time with family. I took the photo above on my bike ride last Saturday.
Last night, after the graduation ceremony, I went with my friend Aaron to our favorite Russian-style баня (sauna/spa) The Bani located in Central Park. Russians love soups and creams, and the щи (pronounced SSHHeee)or Sorrel Soup didn’t disappoint. The Sorrel is a plant native to Eurasia and is found in grassland habitats throughout Central Asia. It has a slightly sour taste and the cream takes the edge off the soup. I love a boiled egg anytime, and the beef chunks were lean and added to the dish. I highly recommend it!
My friend Iso and I attended the Uzbekistan Oil & Gas Exhibition last week. It was my first time in the Central Asia Expo Hall. It is a huge space and the new convention center is located on the highway to Chirchiq. I often bike by it and it was nice to finally go inside. We were trying to drum up business for the school. I noted that 2/3 of the companies were Chinese, both solar and petroleum. The booths are a step up from the education booths that we have at recruiting fairs. I guess that is another difference between business and non-profits.
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