Violin Instruction

Hello, my name is Sara Michieletto. I am a professional violin player and teacher working in the first violins of the Orchestra 'Teatro La Fenice' of Venice. I am presently based in Chennai and I would like to propose my musical and pedagogical capacities to those who may be interested. Sara Michieletto99625 43209saramichieletto@hotmail.com

Laptop Needed

I am looking for a used laptop with wireless connectivity to the internet.
Preferably MacIntosh.
Contact:
Sara Michieletto
saramichieletto@hotmail.com
mob. 9962543209"

The Expat Arc

One of our members has written a book on expat life! See below for details. It is available on amazon.com.

The Expat Arc: An expat's journey over culture shock by Danielle Barkhouse(Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1434844730?tag=eartodan-20)
"Don't read this if you're expecting deep insights on culture, politics orreligion in India. Oh no. I'm far too shallow and lack the intelligencenecessary for that. I'm not an expert about anything. I'm just here for agood time and amusing myself about it to stay sane."
Danielle Barkhouse researched and prepared for her family's relocation fromIllinois to India. She was an experienced expatriate, so she thought sheknew the range of feelings that she would experience. She was wrong.
"I have found that most expats don't really talk about culture shock. We all look at one another and know we're each going through it at some level. Somepeople will say they're fine, when they're really not. And then there's me. Let's just put it under a microscope, magnify the details and write aboutit! That's all this really is, a magnification of the details."
The journey that most expatriates take when they leave their home countryfor an assignment abroad is like an arc. The Expat Arc is a collection ofDanielle's journal entries detailing her expat arc path beginning with thehoneymoon phase, hanging out in the rejection phase longer than desired andplowing her way into the phase of acceptance. It's a very personal anddetailed description of her journey over the arc of culture shock, identitycrisis and settling in. It includes nuggets of her humor, insight and a few'light bulb moments' about living abroad.
"Luckily, coming back down the other side, the arc is transformed into a colorful rainbow and we know what's at the end of a rainbow!" Priceless treasures and golden nuggets.

Barbecue Nation

For those of you who picked up a free invitation for a dinner for two at Barbecue Nation, please remember to call 24 hours in advance at 42694481. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday. For those of you who did not recieve a free dinner voucher, you may call Mr. Arun Siva at 9840349933 for details.

Yard Sale

The Buckner family will be holding a large yard sale with many children's and household items this Saturday from 10-1.
Address:
B/3 Turnbulls Road Ext.
Nandanam (Behind Amma Nanna Store)
All proceeds to be donated to charity.
Contact Marjorie with any questions: 9841710420

Moving Sale

Available from August 1st 2008:

• Split a/c 1.5 ton - Rs.8,000
• Window a/c 1.5 ton - Rs.5,000
• Hyundai Santro, 1999, Blue - Rs.1 Lakh

For more information contact Suzanna on 9940408524.

Staff Available

I know of 2 ladies looking for work as housekeepers and 1 man who is a cook. They are currently in Panyur/Neelankarai area. Sebasti is my maid's mother. She is an excellent housekeeper, very honest. She's shy and understands English, but is hesitant to speak it. I had set up work for her previously with 2 families, but both have moved and she's looking for work. The second lady is the wife of one of my guards. She lives in Neelankarai and looking for work as a housekeeper or nanny. She has children of her own and is very good with them. She would like to work on the ECR area and speaks good English. I do not have a work history for her, but her husband who works for us is very reliable and honest. The Cook is Sebasti's husband. He has worked for many expat families and at a school in Ooty. His is a very good cook and prefers to work for Expat families. He cooks both western and Indian dishes quite well as well as being able to do cakes and breads. The family he was working for has moved back to the states and he's looking for work. He would also be willing to cook for parties and th elike also I believe. He is my maid's father and again, very honest and forthright. He has also been known to assist Sebasti in cleaning. There is also a husband and wife pair (Josephine's sister and Brother-in-law) who will be moving in from Ooty and also looking for work in the near future. She would be willing to work as a housekeeper/nanny and the husband would work in the garden and is obtaining his driving permit. I know this is a lot, but I'm hoping to get the set up if at all possible.
Contact me if anyone is interested either by phone or email. Thank you!

Stephanie