Preparing and Planning

My trip is just one month away! My visa is in progress. I've organized and reorganized my lesson plans, handouts and Powerpoints. Halima, my host teacher, and Elaine, her American friend from the Peace Corps who has been in Azerbaijan for six months, have given me information and tips. I am thinking about what and how to pack. Elaine, without knowing me, said it is best to not be too rigid in planning as Azerbaijanis tend to be flexible in their schedules. I must work on turning off my Type A-ness! (This is an ongoing life goal.)