Well, my world is starting to thaw out! As spring seems to be approaching, my whole world seems to be changing. The time I leave Russia and my exchange comes to an end is getting closer and closer. I am starting to get comfortable with my life here, and even getting kind of successfull in my Russian University class! Although things are bound to get more difficult as Russian Grammar continues to baffle me.
All of my city seems to be getting anxious for spring.
The snow seems to be melting, but in a very weird way. It has gotten so packed down over the winter that it takes forever and much of the snow that hasn't melted already seems like it never my thaw because it is basically ice. The temperature never  gets below -20, and some people are even selling flowers to plant.

Also, the Russian National Holiday Women's day is coming. It is mostly like a second mother's day (I have no clue what to give my host mom). There is even a super sappy looking Hallmark-type movie out about this holiday called "Mommies."