Quick updates:
I moved into the new house I found last weekend! I've been busy settling in, weeding the flower beds, feeding the dog, Dunkin, watering the garden, washing clothes, etc. This weekend I've been in Chisinau buying new curtains for my bedroom windows (the curtains I have are sheer and the windows large) and celebrating Cinco de Mayo at one volunteer's house. I wanted to find out about this wireless internet service, but I don't think it's going to be available in my village. So I might be back to the service I had before... but am not holding my breath because the people who work for the company are not the most cooperative, honest, responsible individuals. Some volunteers resolve to not try to have internet installed in their homes because of the trouble. Sometimes struggling to get something done/installed, but finding out it doesn't work the way that it should (or at all) is worse than just deciding to not have it in the first place. I was more stressed out when my internet didn't work than I was when I just didn't have it at all. Funny how things are.

The new house is good. During the day I feel very relaxed sitting outside on the stone patio reading, washing clothes, doing work. I've used my space heater when it has been cold at night and I've been distilling and drinking more water than I had felt permitted to at the other homes I've lived in. It's a healthy change to be in charge of how much energy I can use and am responsible for paying. The only challenge at the new house is being there at night by myself. I'm not used to that and it honestly does kind of scare me. There are no streetlights or lights really at all when it gets dark in my neighborhood. I have an iron gate in front of my house that I lock with a padlock and a large stone wall surrounding the gate, but I know anyone could easily enter my property at night. The outhouse is about 20 feet from my bedroom by Dunkin and I have outside lights, but I make good choices and never leave my house to use the bathroom after it has become dark. I think the curtains are a good step to making me feel more secure at night and I'm thinking about moving where Dunkin is tied closer to the house by my bedroom door after dark. I'm still afraid to try to touch the dog though because I'm not sure if he has been abused. He growled at me when I moved closer to him the other day. I've seen a lot of situations in Moldova where dogs are injured on purpose to make them "mean" or better guard dogs. Viorica's nephew cut off her puppy's tail with scissors so they will be more aggressive. It's pretty terrible and widely accepted.

The garden as I've described is beautiful. I have apricot, apple, cherry, and pear trees, grapes, strawberries, and raspberries that will be growing fresh within the coming months. So that is very exciting. I am not sure where I unpacked the adapter for my camera, but once I find it I will upload pictures!

Only a few more weeks of class then summer!