Ramdomnimities

Just about one month and counting…things are going full speed already, it seems. This past week really flew by.

It’s been getting a bit cooler here recently – in fact, it rained the other day, quite surprisingly!! I can’t wait til winter – sweatshirt time!!

Classes have continued well – really enjoying them for the most part. Unfortunately, I’m not much of a partner-learner so the two classes we have to learn with partners really annoy me – at least the material we’re learning is good. I think I want to start recording classes like some of the other people do.

Have not been out to much recently, besides for going to the mall and eating some very yummy pizza not available at home (hint hint).

I have to go now, but hope you all have a great sweet year! We’ll talk more soon…

Wow I can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks already!! And a busy three weeks they were…trying out classes, going on short day trips (especially to graves of some very important people), attempting to cook myself dinner, “homework” (mostly class prep, not so bad), etc. I had some fun adventures running around the cities trying to catch the right busses (buses?) and getting directions the Fizraili way (Yashar Yasher V’Az Smol – Lo, Yemin). Trying to spend my money wisely – or is that save money – but it’s harder than it seems, especially with big beginning of year costs like schoolbooks and groceries, etc. I’m not relying on chocolate as much as I used to (would you believe it?) only because I’m usually meat for most of the day – lunch is almost always meat (and it is the only meal the school provides us with daily).

I’ve been having some trouble with the food itself as well, not so much healthwise as hashgacha-wise – between “the year where you have to be supercareful about fruits and veggies” and “it’s not as simple as OU or Kof K anymore”, it’s a bit challenging. But not bad.

The classes themselves are incredible – great teachers, interesting subject matter, etc. They push you to make a connection with the staff and teachers, so I have done a bit in that regard! Aren’t y’all proud??

It’s amazing how different a culture it is here, how there’s a different view and attitude towards EVERYTHING. But it’s nice, really nice, and breathtakingly gorgeous. (Note: if you are a worried grandmother or something, you may not to read the next line:) Sometimes I like to sit on the roof of my building – you have to climb thru the bathroom skylight (which is really low - perks of an attic room) and just look out at the houses and land. It’s amazing.

Okay, I’m gonna sign off here, but hopefully I’ll be able to write again soon! Missing you all!

-The Journeyer

Welcome to all those who are new to my blog (ie anyone who knows me). Over the next few months I shall attempt to keep yall updated about Dini’s Adventures in Wonderland, aka Life in Fizrail (Some of you should know exactly what I’m talking about…) A few things to bear in mind:

1) I shall be using code names for you people and anyone i meet or talk about, as this is a public blog - see if you can figure out who’s who. For example, I’d like to thank my auntie Molly for this awesome idea of blogging!

2) This blog was previously used as a requirement in a writing class so while you’re free to check out earlier posts, don’t expect too find anything to do with me.

3) I’ll try to keep my audience in mind while I’m writing but I”ve already forgotten who I’ve sent this link to so bear with me if I seem – different (and less grammatically correct) – online. And let me know if you’d like to share the link - I’d like to have some idea of who i’m writing to. Thanks.

4) Newest posts are at the top of this oh-so-stylish page. I would say “of course” but – well, not all of us are so technologically inclined, you know? If you think you missed a post, just scroll down.

5) Please leave comments! Nice ones about how great this blog is! Answer questions I pose! Ask your own questions! And don’t forget, everyone can see your comments once they’re posted. I get to moderate the comments and decide if I should let everyone see the comments, so if you’re personal (or negative) (just kidding), tell me so in the comment (or just email me). Also, as i don’t need the world knowing all about me and who and where i am, please try to be general (or specific with code names).

6) This does NOT free you from your duty to call me, write me, and send me packages hourly! Well, daily. Okay, at least weekly or monthly. (and i thought you were my friends…)

7) If you do not know me personally, this blog will probably make no sense. Sorry.

Well that’s about it! I’ll write more specific adventures another time – i’ll try to write when i can, so you can check back weekly or so and enjoy!!

Bloggeringly yours,

The Journeyer