June 6
I can't really describe the feeling of
watching the display of music that we got to experience during one of
the training days. I have often listened to music in other languages
because I am attracted to hearing sounds of non-sensical words. Lots
of english music contains lyrics are unintelligible, but I almost
never look the lyrics up because I like it better not knowing what
the vocalist was saying. The difference between my fettish for lyrics
that I don't understand and the music that we got to hear is that you
could see the musician communicating. That only heightens my
desire to learn the language and ultimately learn about the people
here. I was also fascinated by the stringed instrument that one of
the musicians played. If I get to take music lessons with any of
their instruments, I will jump at the chance. Some of the songs were
their traditional style, but they also played songs in a style which
is similar to pop music in america. I don't know why I'm trying to
write about what it was like because it would be impossible, but it
was definitely a moment that made me ecstatic to be here. I also
wonder when the moment will come that I will despise being here. For
all of you who read the Game of Thrones books, you may recollect the
phrase “Winter is Coming” (in Mongolia, they supposedly have very
cold winters). I switch between being a optimist and a pessimist, so
its a somewhat troubling thought to imagine when the moment will come
that I wish I never came.
PS. To my friends and family: If I do
describe difficulties that I'm going through, please don't feel sorry
for me or tell me to quit either. Its going to be totally worth it to
go through the whole experience – good or bad.
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