On the 4th itself, I had a group of friends over for burritos (beans, yellow rice, tomatoes with chiles, bell peppers) and apple crisp (easier than apple pie, goes nicely with some russian ice cream). It was a fun time, interesting mix of conversations as always...and again, just like the dinner party I held for my co-workers, I meant to take a picture but forgot.
On the 5th, the Fulbright community had organized a fundraiser for disabled people and a short concert (including a medley of Michael Jackson hits, performed by members of the state philharmonic). I hadn't actually planned on attending so was underdressed a bit in jeans and sneakers, but I got to meet up with a few people, including some I hadn't seen in about 6 years. The person I was most excited to spend time with though was Ganaa, the 2007-2008 FLTA to Pittsburgh who so graciously translated all of my initial museum work.
Here's a group shot of Hongorzul (honorary advisor to the Pitt clan), Allison (my field leader back in the day), Ganaa, me, and another FLTA who came after I had graduated. Wonderful people all.
Tomorrow I have lunch with Hongorzul and Allison and then dinner with my museum friends. Should be quite the busy day!!
I've trial packed a few things and got my exit stamp on passport, the next two weeks will go by in a blur I know. Will try to keep updating til the end.
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