Translation of parodia

I learned Russian during 8 years in highschool, but since I left school 6 years ago, I have forgotten most of it and did not have opportunity to speak or practice in any way. That's why I am on Vocabulix.
I think I have told you that I won't charge you for this kind of help. I looked at the sentences and I found them a little too long. They were good, but I understand why it took you so long and I think the point is too keep the shorter.
Where do you come from originally and how long have you been living in America? My week was very long. And how was your week? I do not know how to describe my life as I never had a writing pal.