I know, I know… I haven’t written in a while. There’s no excuse, other than the fact that I’ve been busy, and, probably more importantly, without WiFi. #firstworldproblems

So, I feel like, before I post the next real blogpost, I need to post a recap of the last week and a half of my life.

Probably the most important thing that has happened: we found an apartment! It’s a beautiful three-bedroom in the city center, with a ton of bus lines and access to literally everything we could need. Now, you might be thinking, okay, but who’s we?

The roommates:
–Yours Truly: a Utahn, studied creative writing and politics, is very witty and snarky, loves Netflix, and will be working at the Ethiopian National Project;
–Jenna: from Massachusetts, has a MA in American studies, is so so smart and funny, a great cook, and will be working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Congressional Affairs division;
–Ines: Australian (Melbourne specifically), is probably one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, studied law, is adorable, and will be working at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Services.

We get along really great and have become the hosts for various events (which Jenna and I specifically love because we love being the hosts).

The High Holidays have since passed – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

For Rosh Hashanah, a few of us were hosted by various families for dinner which was an amazing experience to attend a Rosh Hashanah seder (something I hope to bring home with me. You’re welcome, family!) where we bring simanim to the table – various foods that we have made into puns for the new year (ex: pomegranate so our worthiness increases to the value of the 613 seeds, apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year).

We’ve also had more Hebrew classes and incredibly fascinating lectures about the diaspora and the history of Judaism in Israel and the world.

More soon (including pictures since I’m getting in trouble for not taking or posting any).

!שׁלום