My Grandpa was in Poland

Bringing the past forward and the moving the present out of sight

This is a little late for I was in Poland last week, but it is still the same meaning!! I was so excited to go to Poland because it is the home of my grandpa, Albert George "Slim" Urbanik. I miss him so much for he died three years ago. I remember the day. I was woken up at 5 am by my mom and she said,"It's Grandpa." and I knew he was gone. I went to school, trying to stay strong. I heard someone complaining about how they shouldn't be at school today  because their dog died two days ago. I kept my mouth shut. The only 2 people I told were my best friends; Josh Bone and Amanda Meyer. Finally, after lunch, I couldn't take it anymore. I started crying and my eyes couldn't stop. Josh hugged me while I cried and I called my mom. I had to go... I cry every time I think about my grandpa, but the tears quickly fade as I remember that he is in a better place.
My grandpa was with me in Poland. He was my constant companion and I could feel him there, telling me how proud he was of me. I went to Poland FOR him and I had the time of my life!! I guess remembering him keeps him not only in my thoughts and my heart but keeps him here with me. I have decided to do everything for him and make him proud.

WOW!!! Culture....

This is my first full day in Ukraine and I have to say that I love it!!! The last two days were the longest days of my life!! I was traveling with teachers going to my area and we went for 32 hours from the Salt Lake airport... Including a 3 hour layover in the Washington Dulles Airport and a 5 hour layover in the Munich Airport... Crazy long!!! :D But totally worth it!! I love this city!! It is so much and I think I have already made a best friend in Haley Fields!! :D She is so cool and her personality meshes so well with mine!! We are going running every night by the river and if we can't run, we will walk and do something crazy... like yoga!! lol! I think our friend Peter is coming with us too!! This is going to be so exciting!! I cannot wait til we go on our first run by the riverside, or our first museum... or skydiving like she talked me into... :D Yeah!! Skydiving!!! :D Well, til you hear from me next, send me a letter at:

Tupoleva St., 3
Gymnazium "premier"
Office #3
04128

Love you guys and hope to hear from some people!!! :D

Departing Soon

It is only three days until I leave to Ukraine for my semester of teaching! Can I just say that I am so excited?? I mean, I've been to Asia, but I have always dreamed of Europe!! Even if it is Eastern Europe, it is still an amazing opportunity that I am blessed to have!! I only wish that I could bring more stuff with me! ha ha! That's all I need... more stuff... Well, I need to finish packing so I will check in regularly, so I hope you do too! :D If you want to write me, you can either email me at megarahmae3@gmail.com or write me a letter:
                    Tupoleva, 3
                    Gimnasia "Premier"
                    Office 3
                    For Megan Urbanik