Cooking and Starbucks: Two of the Ways I Spend My Free Time

I realized yesterday when I posted the job advertisement for another native English speaker that can work at my school that I really haven't updated my travel blog in a while.

I really won't make a big update today. Instead, I'll be showing some of the small things I do during the weekends when I have free time. Usually, since my typical work week has me clocking a minimum of 50 hours, I don't have much time to do this type of thing, which is why I save these small enjoyments for the weekend.

In time, I'll write a more comprehensive update about my life on this blog. I've already written a Q&A and three articles for the International TEFL Academy, which is the school I received my TEFL certification from. When the academy posts my submissions, then I'll include the links on this blog.

But, without further ado, check out my free time:

One way I like to spend my free time is by cooking. Half of my cooking is inspired by recipes I watch on Gordon Ramsay's YouTube channel which I then adapt according to the ingredients that are available (in case you haven't known, Russia is currently under international sanctions and self-sanctions, which sometimes limits what I can buy). 

Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Eggs
(I've included tomato, avocado, red onion and garlic)

Gordon Ramsay's Bloody Mary Sauce with Linguine
(it took a while to find the linguine)

Italian-seasoned Flatbread with Red Onion and Garlic
(Goes well with peanut butter, honey or kimchi sauce)

And then there's the things I like to do around the city. Usually it's attending sports matches (soccer or hockey), going to Starbucks with friends or just walking through the park, also with friends.

Starbucks - my favorite cafe in the world

Tickets to watch the April 26th match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Arsenal Tula

Job Opening: Want to start teaching English as a Foreign Language?

My school in Pavlovsk (a suburb of St. Petersburg) is looking for an English teaching assistant/volunteer. They are looking for a man (preferably a university graduate) interested in working with teenagers in Russia, open to learning a new culture and ready to share his knowledge and experience with the students.

Here are the details they provided for the position:

Roles:
1. Assistant to the class supervisor.
2. Language assistant working in a team with the leading English teacher.

Task:
Creation of a language environment.

Responsibilities:
1. Accompanying students (aged 11-18) during meal time, walks, sport activities, projects, etc.
2. Helping lead English Club.
3. Assisting the leading English teacher.
4. Participation in extra curriculum activities.

Requirements:
-Eager to speak with students/teenagers
-Work at least 50 hours per month

You will receive:
-Free accommodation
-Free breakfast/lunch/dinner
-Reimbursed travel, visa and medical insurance costs
-Bonus of 250 rubles per hour for every efficient working hour (talking with students, assisting with classes and clubs)

If you have questions about what the job is like, you can message send me an email at Joshua.M.Schiefelbein@gmail.com.

To apply, send your CV/Resume and a picture to Alexander Kuzmin at amgorchakov@rambler.ru.