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Well I talked to the consular and the person who is in charge of Fulbright today - they both said to be careful but basically said that we should be alright so long as we make sure our routines are varied and we don't frequent the American-type place.

Looks like no more broccoli from Mir for me, and no more quasi-caramel latte from dolce vita, and no spiffy hotel room for our anniversary. But, you know what? I can live without broccoli, almost-lattes and hotel rooms if it means that my family is safe.

On a lighter note, here's a quiz - I think it nailed me pretty accurately:

You scored as Cultural Creative. Cultural Creatives are probably the newest group to enter this realm. You are a modern thinker who tends to shy away from organized religion but still feels as if there is something greater than ourselves. You are very spiritual, even if you are not religious. Life has a meaning outside of the rational. </td> Cultural Creative 100% Idealist 88% Postmodernist 81% Romanticist 69% Existentialist 50% Materialist 44% Modernist 31% Fundamentalist 19% What is Your World View? (updated) created with QuizFarm.com