*This post was written the day after Thanksgiving 2013* I have had the most thanks-giving transition. Day 1 The day after I flew back to the states, it was the first night of Channukah. The next night, it was the rare unicorn-of-a-holiday, THANKSGIVUKKAH. Channukah, which follows the Jewish calendar, fell on Thanksgiving, which follows the … Continue reading Welcome Back – TO THANKSGIVUKKAH
Category: Celebrations
I'm getting a Jili Kurdi!! I went shopping with my friend Kanar to get fabric. I'm going to a tailor later this week. I bought shiny silver fabric for my shalwar (pants & camisole), light blue fabric for my long-sleeved dress (which goes over the shalwar), and a blue-and-brown pattern fabric for my long vest … Continue reading Jili Kurdi
My Kurdish tutor is getting MARRIED! I was shocked when I found out today - it was extremely sudden (it usually is). Raz was so focused on her studies, and just a few weeks ago she swore to my friend Betsy that she wasn't ready to marry. She's 24, so she's definitely "getting on" in … Continue reading Marriage
Spending time doing one of my favorite things: trip planning! I've found a reasonably-priced ticket to Cairo for March break. So hey, I might be going to Egypt! And that way I can get back to the West Bank (after piecing together a good bit of bus/ferry/hitchhiking). Damn, I love being able to afford plane … Continue reading Cairo
I'm on a kibbutz, it's 80 degrees outside, there are palm trees lining the sidewalks, pink flowers are blooming, the sky is pure blue. There are no Christmas trees, baubles, tinsel, snow, or fairy lights. No mittens, scarves, down jackets, or boots. Just sandals, loose hair, cotton shirts, and sunglasses. I don't want to be … Continue reading Happy Christmas Eve!
In Mutual Weirdness 