The forecast calls for a few more days of cold before the temprature starts to shoot up on Sunday, reaching 70F by mid week. Could that be the final end to the cold? Is this weekend the last frost of the winter? I am really not sure when it is safe to plant seedlings here, since in California I could plant them any day of the year.

This week at work has been primarily dedicated to a team building retreat, which actually takes place in Yerevan, so it is not so much of a retreat. We are actually doing things like blindfolding everyone in the office and building rocket ships of rope (yes, I am laughing as I type this). Sure there was a moral at the end of that story, but did I mention we were all running around blindfolded? lol.

Ah, MTV is back - it really improves the quality of my mornings. I like to have that on as I work on my computer, email, get ready for work. VH1 is still missing, but this is progress. Another thing I wrote about a while back which I should mention is still pending is the gas line at this place. As I said they finally put in the pipes a while ago, but still no gas. What a waste, I heated with electricity again this winter. Much more expensive. Heating my tiny place cost $60 some months, and although I kept it nice and toasty warm, it is a tiny place I am in.

I will have to catch Arto and the Armenian Navy Band performing soon. Madlene is right, it is one of the most impressive live performances out there. I really enjoyed it last time and am happy to hear he is doing so many shows this time. I wish the other internationally known Armenian groups would perform here as a regular part of their tours. System of a Down, Cher, Aznavour, and the absolutely NON-Armenian Gwen Stefani/No Doubt, just because so many people believe that she is Armenian :-) (I asked her dad and he confirmed she is not at all Armenian).