On getting used to things

I find it difficult to adjust sometimes.

Many changes are easy, they just roll off my back. I think it is because a lot of the sacrifices are accompanied by huge benefits.

The pay off for losing Trader Joe's and Whole Foods as grocery stores is going to the Shuk HaCarmel and meeting the farmers and shopkeepers.

By losing my favorite clothing stores, I have learned to shop carefully, with an eye for detail. I have also started crafting more and remixing my existing clothes in new ways. My new rule is that a new item of clothing must be worth taking back to the States in a suitcase AND that it must have at least five potential outfit possibilities.

Now that I have long (for me) hair, I am frustrated by the weight and heat-retention while enjoying the new updos and not having to wash it before leaving the house.

And the trade off for giving up some independence and solitude is the lovely companionship that comes from being with people. The trouble comes when I have to go back to the way I was after having togetherness. It hurts and I don't see a pay off.

Oy vey. The new apartment.

It's huge. It's got a washing machine. It's got an oven, for God's sake! I should be happy right?

It smells awful.

Hopefully we will have furniture soon. In the meantime, it's pretty horrid looking.

Sleeping in the living room for the first night.

Check out those awesome shelves!
I love them!

The dining room.

The yet to be completed kitchen.

My room. It has closets all the way up the wall!

An enclosed balcony.

In my closet. What is this little cage for?
Blankets? Babies? Puppies?

I have since hung some curtains in my room to give me some privacy. I am sleeping on J's airbed until I can get a mattress from a family friend.

More to come!

An Announcement and A Note

E and I finally found an apartment. I will share more pictures when we are moved in, but I am so excited to have this step out of the way!

Note: Please let me know if you are reading the blog, I've been feeling like I am self-centeredly talking to myself via cyberspace. I need to encouragement to keep writing!

YGirl and E. Go To The Beach

On Thursday we went to the beach! It was glorious, but very hot. E. is still sunburned!

Check it out:

Here is the very first official roommate picture:

We are keeping each other sane as we realize that we will be over-worked, over-tired, and over-eating pastry during this year. E. is a blessing. Thank you, E. for being my roommate!

It's sinking in

Holy Moley!

I am in Israel.

For real.

I looked out the window and felt how hot is it is.

I looked at the empty fridge and realized that I have to walk down to the grocery store in the heat.

I'll admit it. I am terrified.

So Many Things To Do!

I am moving to Israel in less than two weeks. I hardly know what to do with myself.
I have to (among other things) :

-Sell Betsy the Subaru
-Sort out scholarships and loans for school
-Pack my clothes and books for one year
-See my friends before I leave!

I can only do one thing at a time!

Also, I cannot seem to find my beloved trench coat. If I can't find it by the time I leave I have to get another one!
(It was at Sebastian's house. Thank goodness!)


Let the hand-wringing begin!