My main hobby has always been writing handwritten letters. Although it is somewhat old fashioned, to me it is the best form of communication. It is fun, personalized, and exciting to receive mail from around the world! I am a graduate student at a university who enjoys reading and running in my spare time. I play the cello and enjoy listening to all types of music. I love tea and enjoy exchanging packets with my pen pals. I love learning about other cultures and have a deep commitment to learning Russian.