I came up to NY for my cousin Nikki's 50th birthday party. Tons of friends and family were invited from across the country, and world. Many showed up because she told us there was something special planned. A band, or show, or something a little crazy, we all wondered ( Read more... )

This was written by a friend. I received it with the subject "Today my heart is soaked in sorrow ( Read more... )

Some days I want to find the root of this crazy problem ( Read more... )

I woke up without any drive. Maybe I'm just tired, but it feels as if the buzz is gone. I don't want to hear about the conflict today. I don't want to learn about both sides, understand their points of view, and seek true understanding. I want to come home.Luckily, my flight it tomorrow. I'm pulling an all nighter so I can be nice and awake for ( Read more... )

I woke up without any drive. Maybe I'm just tired, but it feels as if the buzz is gone. I don't want to hear about the conflict today. I don't want to learn about both sides, understand their points of view, and seek true understanding. I want to come home ( Read more... )

t’s been a long time since I shared a song with someone. You know, like in high school, when you say “that’s our song” whenever it comes on the radio. You get that tingly feeling in your heart and your gut, and maybe other places. It comes on the radio and you say "that's our song" then lovingly rub her hand or share a kiss. I think the last ( Read more... )

After a great relaxing weekend with Israeli jets flying over head and news of missiles moving south, I decided it was time to go. I got offered a ride to Jerusalem and thought, what the hey. My plan was to go to Tel Aviv, but J-town seems safer now. Not much else to report. Most people act like nothing is going on, but you can feel it. Its ( Read more... )

Some Israeli's feel overwhelming pride in their country ( Read more... )

First off, just want everyone to know that I am safe and sound. I was, in fact, in Haifa last night. I was watching Pirates of the Carribean 2. Half way through, the movie stopped and a theatre employee turned on the lights, came into the room and said FDJSKFJSLKDFJSKDFJLSJLDF. Truth be told, I had no idea what he said, but was later translated ( Read more... )

July 11th ( Read more... )