Typical Day in Moscow for Jim & Carrie

Thought we'd fill you all in on our typical days here in Moscow.....

For Jim - since we are here for his job - that is what occupies the majority of his time during the week. He leaves for the office around 7:30ish in the morning and takes the Metro to his office - he usually gets to the office 20 to 25 minutes later. He leaves work around 6:30ish and also gets home 20 - 25 minutes later....(where dinner is steaming hot waiting for him on the table)

For me - Everyday is different and something new. Since arriving here in Moscow I have joined two Expat Women's organizations - one is the AWO (American Women's Organization) and the other IWC (International Women's Club) both clubs offer numerous activities to keep the "housewives" busy while living in Moscow. It is truly amazing to meet these women and talk to them about where they have lived and how many different countries they have moved to and lived...Pittsburgh just can't compete with Cairo, Nigeria, & Hong Kong just to name a few!!!

Since joining, I have taken on a couple of leadership roles since joining both clubs - for the AWO I am the Interest Group leader for a group entitled GO MOSCOW - where I organize day trips to visit something interesting and off the beaten path here in Moscow - my first tour will be of the Red October Chocolate Factory.....so stay tuned...

The IWC has asked me to help out on the Steering Committee as the PR Coordinator - they meet monthly and their meetings are made up of women from all over the world. In fact - last week when I joined the IWC, I was the only American in the group and the meeting was held in the Japanese Embassy - VERY COOL!