It's here! And I've already put about seven books on it.
So far, I'd say that it's something I'll use here in Russia, but won't use in the states. It's good for traveling as you can fit over 1000 books on it. But, it's not a book. And I like books.
Still and all, I'm happy to have it. And I was even happier to find that there are books that you can get for FREE on kindle. Who knew? And that fact that there are several Wodehouse books in amongst those freebies is a HUGE score.
More soon. I've got "books" to read.
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I'm glad you stopped by! This blog chronicles my experiences living in and adopting from Russia. It was a six-year journey that doubled the size of my family. I adopted my daughter, then age 6, from Moskovskaya Oblast. Now we're back in the USA and no longer posting from Russia.
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adoption timeline:
March 2006: adoption officially begins!
blah. blah. blah.
March 2008: starting over with "new agency"
May 2008: paperwork to US
July 2008: paperwork in Russia
September 2008: possiblity...
November 2008: improbability.
December 3, 2008:
1000 days!
February 2009: MOE approval!
May 2009: "the call" (which was actually an e-mail.)
June 2009: trip one
July 2009: a visit
September 2009: court
1294 days after March 2006: together!
September 22, 2009: day 1...
blah. blah. blah.
March 2008: starting over with "new agency"
May 2008: paperwork to US
July 2008: paperwork in Russia
September 2008: possiblity...
November 2008: improbability.
December 3, 2008:
1000 days!
February 2009: MOE approval!
May 2009: "the call" (which was actually an e-mail.)
June 2009: trip one
July 2009: a visit
September 2009: court
1294 days after March 2006: together!
September 22, 2009: day 1...
FAQ posts:
- what's an ex-pat?
- first impresssions of st. p
- Russian adoption process
- why Russia?
- waiting (bus is late)
- changing (bus metaphor ii)
- just a nice story
- st. p pix
- subbotnik
- maslenitsa
- scarlet sails
- autumn pix
- Russian "Christmas"
- st. p holiday lights
- new year's
- new year's pix (really)
- "winter" pix
- "metcha" post--hers and mine
19 comments:
Oooooh....that sounds fun! Let us know how it goes. I'm kind of digging the kindle (after hearing about it from you) and am starting to think it may be something to ask Santa for next year.
Hmmm, that's about how I thought I would feel about it. There is nothing quite like having an actual book in your hands. I just like how that feels. Thanks for the feedback.
Steve got one and he really likes it. He's taking a seminary class so he put all his notes on it. One thing he really likes is the newspaper subscriptions (w/o pictures).
The display is better than I expected and it is a lot lighter than carrying a bunch of books, but I'm still a fan of paper books. I think part of it is that I like the 2 page view and part is just the physical paper turning :).
I meant to ask before . . what is a kindle?
Like you I love a book in my hand, and turning the pages one by one. BUT, it will serve a purpose from time to time! I need to investigate more!
Nothing beats a real book but for those living outside the US, the Kindle is a fantastic substitute.
Just think of all the US books that you'll be able to read to D2B this summer.
How was the play last week?
sounds like a GREAT DISTRACTION for you right now and i'm thankful you have it!
think of you every day.
I like the feel of an actual book in my hands too. But having the kindle as a "travel book" is a great idea! Much less cumbersome and easier to read on a plane.
I got Kevin a Kindle for his birthday a few weeks ago and he LOVES it. It's so compact, and the screen technology is very cool.
Wodehouse?!?! Honestly, I'm going to name my next dog Jeeves. :)
I have an ipod touch, so I haven't found the need for a kindle (lots of free downloadable books for the ipod). I just bought a truckload of books yesterday.
Toodle pip! :)
Hi! Sorry it took so long to answer you. We haven't actually gotten the Kindle yet; we'll get it next month when someone brings it to us. Is downloading going ok directly to your computer, then just uploading it to the Kindle?
Good luck with the play!!!
Tamara--it didn't work the first night, but everything as been fine (didn't do anything differently...) since then.
Yay! I'm so glad you decided to take the plunge and get the Kindle. I totally agree with you--it has its place, but it will never replace real books. Definitely try the free samples, too--
Glad to hear that you're a Wodehouse junkie, too. Absolutely love Bertie and Jeeves!
Have fun--and hang in there!
I have a friend who just got the digital reader app for her iTouch and is really enjoying it. I can see that it has its place, but really like holding an actual book myself. Then again, she said it keeps downloading books, which gives her the feeling of buying books, but without the expense. That part I like!
I too am a Wodehouse fan. Have fun!
Oh how fun. I've thought they look really cool but it's a "fun thing" that I'll have to pass on until my money tree blooms in the back yard ;O)
It'll be great for you have there, though! I'll try not to covet thy Kindle :O)
where is part 2?
So how did the play go? Waiting for a blog about it.
Another wodehouse fan? Cool!
Serena
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