I have been contacted by the American living in the apartment I will be renting. She has left some supplies for me and has also been sending advice on things to bring, like duct tape. I went to a survival store this weekend and also picked up an emergency dental kit (just in case!)
My friends like to joke about Tajikistan. My personal favorite has been when my friend asked my brother how he could let me move to a place google doesn't recognize.
I sent my visa application in. It was a page and a half. I think they let everyone into the country. Anyone want to move with me? It will be fun! We can make shadow puppets with flashlights when the power goes out!