Almost one month later...

Well, it really has been too long. I apologize for my lack of consistency with this blog. I'm trying though...

Since my last update I've gotten new roommates, gone on tons of tiyulim, met everyone's parents, and probably a million more things that I can't think of.

So, my new (now old) roommates are Rachel from Toronto, and Ruthie and Phoebe, who are both from California. We all get along really well. I feel really lucky to have gotten two good room assignments in a row! Hopefully next time we switch, which is in a week, I'll be just as lucky.

We've gone on so many tiyulim in the past month, I would never be able to mention them all. Recently, we went up North to Bellevoir crusader castle and Tsfat. The scenery there was so beautiful. It reminded me of home a little bit. This morning, an orthodox man and his wife and daughter came to talk to us. After he spoke, we went to an orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, and that was pretty interesting.

Purim! How could I forget! It seems like one of the biggest holidays here. Everyone gets really into it and it's just one big party. My friend and I dressed as Juno and Paulie Bleeker one night, and the next day I dressed as a cow with another one of my friends. We went to a big parade in a city nearby, which was extremely hectic. It was fun though. I ate a hundred humentashen over the course of that week, but it was very worth it.

This past week was Parent's Pilgramage. It was stange to finally meet everyone's parents. Emily's parents came, and it was really nice to see them. Best of all, my parents packed up a suitcase of my stuff to bring with them. So, I got some more clothes, school supplies, and AMERICAN FOOD! I was so happy to have all the foods that I miss from home! During the week, since my parents weren't here, I went out with Emily's family to dinner and other places they went.

Now, it's just a regular week of school. Full week of general studies plus, it's midterm week! I'm not so worried, but I definitley will be spending a lot of my time studying. At the end of this week though, I'll be moving out of my room and packing up for Poland, Pesach, and yam l'yam. I'm really excited, but also kind of nervous, for Poland. I know its going to be a really intense experience, but I'm definitely looking forward to it.

I won't have my computer for the 16-day trip, but I'll update when I get back.