Apparently I am not the only American who has visited Kazakhstan.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
This Blog Post is What Propels Me
Almaty, Kazakhstan
08/09/2012 9:35 pm
Как дела?
It's been awhile - I've been rather busy and running about losing my mind in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan being the world's largest landlocked country. I'd tell you of all the ridiculous things I see happen here every day but, I'll save that for later. Do not fret - there is plenty of nonsense that goes on in this steppe.
So, originally, my father's friend (who will not be named) said it would be a good idea to open a coffee shop in Kazakhstan because when he was in New York he would drink coffee and see New Yorkers drink coffee all of the time. Of course, he failed to tell us almost no one in Kazakhstan (not even himself) drinks coffee here because of high blood pressure due to the high altitude. I wanted to shoot myself in the foot as soon as I heard this. This was nearly two months after I came to Almaty, doing research and figuring out how to open a coffee shop in this New York of Kazakhstan.
But, needless to say we are onto a new concept that is attractive and exciting - I'd tell you (if you know, you know) but, I want to keep it quiet until we're ready to open. Let's just say we'll be the first and be putting an emphasis on quality instead of quantity. My past few years have taught me a lot about doing the right thing and being the better person and that's how I want to conduct business - giver everyone (including myself) a square deal so that no one is treated better than the other although customers come first.
I've been through a lot the past few months. Waves of depression calmed down by moments of small yet significant progress. The concept of marriage has been thrown at me quite a lot recently, and needless to say, I am not really about that. The last thing I need is for something other than business and family to tie me down to this part of the world. I'm understanding more and more about the way Kazakh people think - and holy shit talk about YOLOSWAGYOLO. (I'll get more into it later, I promise.)
My Russian is an absolute mess and so is my room. I'm developing insomnia or something as Kang would know. But, I'm pretty much working and am able to communicate to the people who I am working with here and there. Luckily, the people down at the convenience stores now know I'm not an idiot just an American who does not know Russian very well.
Anyway, I am going to get back to work. But, I promise another update soon. More updates.
But remember, in case I am too busy - No update, no cry. (Fuck that was lame.)
'Till next time,
Shaak
08/09/2012 9:35 pm
Как дела?
It's been awhile - I've been rather busy and running about losing my mind in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan being the world's largest landlocked country. I'd tell you of all the ridiculous things I see happen here every day but, I'll save that for later. Do not fret - there is plenty of nonsense that goes on in this steppe.
So, originally, my father's friend (who will not be named) said it would be a good idea to open a coffee shop in Kazakhstan because when he was in New York he would drink coffee and see New Yorkers drink coffee all of the time. Of course, he failed to tell us almost no one in Kazakhstan (not even himself) drinks coffee here because of high blood pressure due to the high altitude. I wanted to shoot myself in the foot as soon as I heard this. This was nearly two months after I came to Almaty, doing research and figuring out how to open a coffee shop in this New York of Kazakhstan.
But, needless to say we are onto a new concept that is attractive and exciting - I'd tell you (if you know, you know) but, I want to keep it quiet until we're ready to open. Let's just say we'll be the first and be putting an emphasis on quality instead of quantity. My past few years have taught me a lot about doing the right thing and being the better person and that's how I want to conduct business - giver everyone (including myself) a square deal so that no one is treated better than the other although customers come first.
I've been through a lot the past few months. Waves of depression calmed down by moments of small yet significant progress. The concept of marriage has been thrown at me quite a lot recently, and needless to say, I am not really about that. The last thing I need is for something other than business and family to tie me down to this part of the world. I'm understanding more and more about the way Kazakh people think - and holy shit talk about YOLOSWAGYOLO. (I'll get more into it later, I promise.)
My Russian is an absolute mess and so is my room. I'm developing insomnia or something as Kang would know. But, I'm pretty much working and am able to communicate to the people who I am working with here and there. Luckily, the people down at the convenience stores now know I'm not an idiot just an American who does not know Russian very well.
Anyway, I am going to get back to work. But, I promise another update soon. More updates.
But remember, in case I am too busy - No update, no cry. (Fuck that was lame.)
'Till next time,
Shaak
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