Hunger Games

What is Happening Party People?!

Because there is no way for you to tell me what is actually happening, I'm going to pretend that nothing much is so that we don't get into a long and lengthy conversation about you when all I want to do is talk about me. Yeah, I'm cranky. The fast just ended and I broke it on gluten free dairy free chocolate covered things that tasted like styrofoam. And dinner isn't for another 8 minutes.

So lets talk about YK.

It actually took me 8 minutes to write that last sentence. Jokes it took 3. Ok so it really took 3 seconds but I couldn't wait for dinner anymore so I ran down early. And then to SuperSol. But now I'm back.

So lets talk about YK for real this time.

It was amazing. I went to three different shuls and they were each great. This was the first year I went to every service and stayed the whole time.

Lets break it down now ya'll.

Kol Nidre: I went to Raz with two friends. How can I put Raz? Happy Clappy. Thats it right there. I loved it. And the walk isn't bad either.

And after shul, all of Nativ sat in the middle of the street (because the entire country literally shuts down including the roads) and had a tish. It was amazing.

The Morning: UGHHHHHH I WOKE UP AT 5 AND WAS IN SHUL BY 6. No but it was actually really cool. Except I kept falling asleep everytime I sat down.

Naturally when I got back (after 12) it was nap time. I got a solid three hours before it was time to go daven again.

This time I went lazy. When its as hot as it is in Israel, the chance to not walk a long distance during a fast must be taken. Luckily, I have a shul literally between the new and old buildings at Nativ. To be completely honest with you, I didn't like the service. It was weird to go to a shul without a mechitzah (spelling?). I'm actually used to women not leading services and it was a shock to see a woman lead today.

But anyway, its over now. I would write about everything that happened between my last post and now, but I have two tests tomorrow. And one counts for 100 percent of my class grade. I think its time to study.

Holy Land OUT!

ITS A NEW YEARRRRR!

Shana Tova!

Oh hey yall. Whats happening? I hope all is well. But lets be honest. We aren't here to hear about your lives. If we were I'd be reading your blog instead of you reading mine. So lets move on from formalities and get to business.

A lot has happened since my last post. I made packages for lone soldiers, ate food, spent Shabbat with family, celebrated Rosh Hashana, ate more food, decorated my room, saw more family, got lost on the bus, got lost on the way home from the shook, ate even more, and joined a club even more secret than fight club. I can't even tell you what it is.

Ok, I'm writing this at 9:39pm which means that its almost bedtime. Jokes. I don't sleep here. But it should be close to bedtime so I'll tell you a bedtime story. Hmm...I could share about speaking Hebrew to strangers, about going to a happy clappy services, my dislike for mechitzahs (spelling?), but I think I'm going to share about the prank that pranked me.

Earlier today, I was hanging out in my M and A's room. They weren't in there but C and E were. So I decided to prank M. I got into his bed and hid under the covers so when he came in I would jump out and surprise him. Well, I heard someone come in. I jumped out....and it was A. So I went back under the covers and said that I was going to wait to get M. Apparently, M was in the room when I said this so he decided to prank me. All of a sudden, I felt the blanket being ripped from the bed. Naturally I screamed. It was M pranking me for trying to prank him. Awkward.

Ok, so thats my story. Um thats about it. I want chips so I'm going to go eat.

Holy Land OUT!

First Post from Israel!

Mah nishma?!

Can, zeh Ivrit. Ani lomedet Ivrit b'Hebrew University. Its pretty cool. So "mah at osa," you ask? Um right now I'm writing a blog post and showing off my Hebrew skills. Gam ani shotah mayim. Not really. I just wanted to show off more.

So as you can tell, Ulpan is great. Nativ is great. My friends are great. I'm great. Israel is great! I'm really loving it here so far.

Now lets play a game. Its called "Week In Review". The rules are simple. You read what I write. Thats it. Easy, nachon?

I went to services, lead birkat, kept Shabbos, talked to family, met amazing people, stayed out late, had orientation, went to Ulpan, took a Jerusalem history class, went to the Kotel on Shabbos, ate, did Slichot, participated in random singing, got lost in the Old City, got lost in Jerusalem, spent money, barely slept, and had an amazing time.

Now lets play another game. Its called "Any Regrets so Far?" Same rules apply.

I do have one regret. I wish I had carried my camera around to take pictures because the views from everywhere are gorgeous! I'll take pictures of the view from campus, they are stunning!

Housekeeping:

My roommates are really nice. All four of us get along. No, you can't see a picture of our room just yet. Its really messy. Surprised? Yes mom, I'm washing off my makeup at night. Yes dad, I'm getting good grades. 96 on my first Ulpan quiz! I don't know why it wasn't a 97!

Summary:

Lovin' life right now!

HOLY LAND OUT!

For the Record

Whats good?!

I need structure. So this blog is going to get some structure. Starting with how I sign off. From now on, when you see "Holy Land OUT" you know I'm peacin out. Lame, probably. But I really want a signature line so thats going to be it. Got it? K cool.

 Moving on. I leave tomorrow as in like less than 24 hours from now. Scary? Yes. Exciting? Very. AHHH I CANT WAIT! Actually, as excited as I am Im also really sad. Ive never been away from home this long and this is going to be a big change. But its allllll good!

So yeah. Thats basically it. Next entry will be from da land of milk and honey!

Holy Land OUT!