Legit Bat Yam Update. Get Ready!

My my my, blog world! It seems like it's been quite some while since I've updated y'all on the goings on of my life here in Israel. So, I'm going to try and fill you guys in. The easiest way to do this, it seems, would be bullet points. So here I go.

*Israel is starting to feel like home, which is really nice. I've farmiliarized myself with Bat Yam, know my way around, basically know which busses go where, and all that stuff. It's a different home, and it's still weird not being in the US, especially in such a political time (sidenote:I read a Time article about Palin today, and that's about the extent of my political update in the last little bit, with the exception of quick cnn.com checks. It's weird,especially since sunday is a normal day here, and I can't sleep in and read the NY Times. strange.) but this is also such an exciting time to be in Israel as well, and such an exciting time in my life.

* I went to a world cup qualifier soccer game last night! SO COOL! It was so exciting and fun and crazy, I loved it. As anyone who knows my athletic ability and knowledge can tell you, I don't know anything about any sport, but tell me who to cheer for, and I'm set. The energy at the game was amazing, it was truly a unique experience and I loved every second. Israel tied 2-2, I didn't even know you could have ties in sports, but better than losing, which we all thought was going to happen based on the first hour or so of the game. Also, I saw essentially every single person I know in Israel after the game last night, which was thrilling and so nice.

*My first Shabbat here was adorable. It was a really nice day to hang out, bond, relax, and eat in our new apartments. They paired up the boys and girls apartments, and we all cooked and had lunch together. There were 11 of us at my apt, 6 boys, my 4 roomates and me, and it was just so enjoyable and chill.

*I got my volunteering job today, I'm working at an Israeli equivilent to a boys and girls club for kids 1st-8th grade, a lot of which are ethiopian immigrants, which should be really cool and unique and exciting. I meet my boss tomorrow, so I'll keep you guys posted.

*I turn 18 on wednesday!!!

more soon, but this is pretty comprehensive, so comment and let me know I have a fan base.
shalom, v'ahava,

gaby!

Oh. My. Goodness.

I am sitting in my apartment in Bat Yam. That's right, ladies and gentlemen. I have an apartment. In Israel. WHAT?!?!!?! WHEN THE HECK DID THAT HAPPEN?!?! Funny you should ask, I am wondering the exact same thing. This is pretty ridiculous, and I kind of can't believe I am here, but here I am! I am actually unbelievably sleep deprived and the bags under my eyes may in fact be bigger than those that I packed for a year, so I am going to go nap, but more coming soon, obviously. I'm home now--WEIRD. Not to worry, blog world, I will keep you posted on The Real World: Bat Yam. Ok, let's just pretend I didn't say that.

PEACE.