2-10-09 Sorry its been so long

I was just looking out into the amazing view from my room and witnessed, within the windiest day we've had all year, a small, dark, bird doing barrel rolls seemingly for fun.  And I thought to myself... I haven't written in my blog for too long... so here I am.

I don't know where I left off and I'm too lazy to check but lets see how I do giving you an update...

I'm planning on leaving March 15, right after Purim which is basically the funniest holiday because we listen to the story, drink a lot and then the Yeshiva puts on a big production to make the whole community laugh.  I'm happy I got to stay for this haha.

I've been learning a ton and, especially now that I'm going home soon, trying to finish up all of the things I wanted to do here before I left.  I'm really happy with where I've gotten.  And I have a lot of people to thank for it but mostly Kate.  She also has grown insanely.  She even has a love for life in Israel which is amazing.   She said something to me the other day which I'm about to misquote but it was something that when I heard it I knew why I love her so much... she said "Omri, I want us to be people who do what they believe in"  talking about wanting to live in Israel if we were in a position where it was logical.  

Also since I'm coming back to the US soon I got to pick out a phone and car and whatnot that I'll have to get to start working.  The plan for the first few months is to study at Ohr Somayach in Monsey in the morning and night and work in the afternoon with one of my father's best clients in real estate.  Then, when Kate gets back, we'll move to Passaic, NJ and make a happy family!

It's going to be hard leaving because, although I haven't spent a ton of time here... I've learned a lot, changed a lot, and understand a lot more than I ever did.  Norbert just left and it was really intense... but hopefully I'll just sneak out and no one will notice haha.

Anyway I'm gonna head out and see ya'll later.

Hope all is well

Omri

1-17-09 Yeshiva is chill

Hey peeps an peepettes,

   Yeshiva has been pretty chill lately.  Kate's back in Israel which is nice!  We just had Shabbat with her educational director's family and the Schwartzmers (I hope I spelled that right).  I also got to go over after Shabbat and play with Tehila and help move a bookshelf!  And got cake!

   Right now I'm doing amazing in Yeshiva.  I've been keeping on top of my learning and I can see all the progress I've made.  At the same time I have a ticket for America on March 15 which is very soon.  I definitely feel the urge to go back.  I half wish I could come back for some time next year but at the same time I feel weird about it.  I often wonder whether I'll grow faster in NY or Israel.  There's so much to consider... Kate and her choices in each place, my citizenship issues, the Rabbis here vs. there, the environment and distractions here vs. there, healthcare, money, working, etc.   But we'll see.... no one freak out on me because of this btw!  haha

   I am reading Kate's mom's book which is awesome so far... I also linked to her blog which you should check out!  I'll try and leave something for when I finish!

   I would give more update but I want to read and watch movies and study etc etc so I'm gonna do that now!  If you want more info you gotta email me!

Love

Omri

1-6-09 JEWISH BABIES!

My cousin, Karen, is pregnant!  AMAZING!!!!  She's probably one of 4 people who read this but thats ok cuz its AWESOME!!!!

Congrats to Karen, and I wish everything goes extremely well :)

Just to give everyone an update.  Kate's deciding whether or not she's coming back to Israel but I think she's leaning more towards coming.  We're being extremely careful beyond most other people's standards and there is nothing to worry about.  I appreciate all the worries though.

I hope to write again soon but I gtg watch a movie :)

Hope all is well

Omri