I think I just realized what this whole blog thing is about--to whine and complain. Oh, sorry, that's just what most people do on their blogs (and at home, and at work, and in the supermarket line, and . . .the list goes on). I've managed to keep it under control this last year and half since I started my blog and perhaps to a lesser extent since I moved to Israel. Perhaps it's my naturally sunny (read: denial-focused) nature that allows me to be so positive.
In any case, since I haven't written in a while, I thought I would tell you about some of the nice things going on in my life.
1) Today, one year after receiving the skirt I am currently wearing, I am finally wearing it correctly. That is to say, I received a hand-me-down skirt one year ago and have been wearing it backwards (proudly, I must mention) without realizing it. When it was first pointed out to me a week ago that I was indeed wearing it backwards, I said to myself, "I am such a dolt!" (I didn't actually say this of course, because I am not really sure what the word dolt means, and not wanting to be a true dolt, I just thought it) But then, my positive nature taking over, I thought, "But I've received so many compliments on this skirt." And that is when I realized that maybe we're all a little turned around in our lives, and I was the only one expressing it outwardly. Who knows? Perhaps I'll start a self-awareness fashion trend.
2) I finished my first Hebrew novel, "Arba-ah Batim v'Ga-a-guah" (translated something like, "Four Houses and Longing"). Now that deserves a party--a big one--with LOTS of people wearing backwards clothes. To celebrate, I bought Amos Oz's "A Tale of Love and Darkness" (in Hebrew). Don't worry, by the time I finish this one, we'll all be living on different planets in the galaxy drinking moon juice and I won't expect you to come to the party.
3) I'm finally going to start my master's degree this fall. That is exciting. Three years after finishing my first degree (Israeli English for "Bachelor's"), I am going to delve into the world of academia once again. Let's hope I can handle it. Let's hope they can handle me! After a bit of confusion, I WILL be pursuing my MA in Political Science. The degree is in a specific track called "Democracy and Citizenship Studies." One day, with a lot of effort, a little luck, and a lot of Cheetos, I will be Becky Feinberg M.A. I guess it's just not the same when it's an "A" instead of a "D".
Other than that, I'm still dating my wonderful, patient, funny (because he understands my jokes! finally someone understands my jokes!), and sweet boyfriend, Nadav. We, G-d willing, will be visiting the Redneck Riviera (I say this with the utmost respect and longing for my beloved birthplace) at the beginning of October. If you are in the neighborhood, we will meet up. I'll be the one wearing the backwards skirt.
(If you somehow missed the giant rap duo of the early 90's, Kris Kross, please note that they wore their clothes backwards--that is about the extent of their talent)
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