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Yes, it`s Washington!

Maybe that sounds surprising, but those who are au courant might be happy for me now. Yes! It`s finally confirmed! I am going to the United States, and moreover – to Washington! Washington DC, baby :) Whether it`s real America which I hoped to see, or not.

But now it is time to become serious (and by the way, what a serious, tenacious, and industrious person I am..). Anyway! Going to study there for two years. Now, if that sounds surprising (the “study” part) – well, it does not! I am, and was always working. Definitely the larger part of my life, trying to combine both educational and working processes (which was all right, and always my decision, and who else could care). Anyway! Now it is time to support my background with some more knowledge. And that is serious! Wow! I am so very much pleased that I managed it! And thankful for this opportunity, which, again, became possible and real only because of me. Now this is the time to be proud about some achievements, isn`t it?

Anyway! Should I be more specific with names and fields? I don`t know, but will think about it.

First of all, need an apartment in DC. Realistically it will be a room. Something nice with the White House in the window, perhaps. A bit further west maybe. Or are there better places? Oh, I just started to learn prices and locations. Searching the Craigslist and the maps, and asking contacts I have (any ideas?).

Secondly. Arriving early August, which is so soon… And of course I am still deeply in my work and other activities in Moscow. No boring details for now, but with such a speed of everything it is quite lively here, I promise.

Thirdly, and that`s the point (for this blog place). As I need to improve my academic English writing skills now, I need to become more serious about it: about writing, about the whole thing of thoughts delivery, and about writing discipline as well. On the other hand, writing in Russian in this case also has its own advantages: that is my language which always needs practicing, and also – again, the sharing thing… So looks like I need a new place to write, at least not to mix the languages. I am thinking about something ambitiously called like usa-special.blogspot.com in Russian, but still have no definite idea. All I know, there certainly will be something to write about! After I decide, I will put the link on this page, so everything will be in one place, and fresh updates will be seen.

Looking forward to this wonderful challenge which starts so soon. It has already started – packing my Moscow stuff, books and disks…

This is so very much exciting, I can`t describe (it`s not about packing). I wanted it, and I have done it! No comments, I am happy and speechless. Of course I have already passed various stages of excitement. Need to concentrate now, and will come back soon.

PS: I`ve bought a new laptop as well!

PPS: And with all my "I did it" attitude, of course I do realize that the most important part is ahead.