I've been provoked by a friend (in a good way) to restart my blog. So much has happened since the last post that I feel a little lost as to a beginning or re-beginning. The reason that I was afraid to post further is that I didn't want this medium to be a vessel for venting. Over the last year, I've experienced a lot of trials and triumphs. People have hurt me and People have lifted me up. I guess this is life, but the more I experience, the more I want to shout back and throw open the gates...ahh, the blue gate, my blue gate.
So, where's Waldo? We found Waldo in Boston...(a street sign- see below)...hehe...So where's Blair? Well, I'm a married working woman who has dual citizenship, is learning and appreciating the art of cooking, rambles daily in a mix of languages while trying to master Hebrew, and yearns for daily adventure (even if by Internet). My husband is a gem. He matches me beautifully, especially all the funny quirks that come out when a man and a woman actually live together daily. Before I met Yoni (my husband), I was told by a trusted leader that he is "a gentleman and a gentle man." This really describes my Yoni. We feel so blessed to have a "homey"-apartment with room for people to connect. Yes, connecting. This is my passion. I want to connect with God. I want to connect with my family. I want to connect with our community. I want to connect with friends. I want to connect with the language. I have no difficulty connecting with food and I'm excited everyday to connect with our homeland - Israel.
I can't believe it's been over a year since I've moved here. Where does time go? Is it like the old song - {Time in a Bottle} - can I shelf it in my pantry for a recipe in the future? How I wish....
My days now are a funny melody. I pray every day to be open to the opportunities that come my way. I want to be sensitive to where God leads. It's an adventurous prayer, but fun.
Around the corner is Pesach (Passover). I LOVE Pesach especially in Israel. My favorite thing use to be the Seder. It still in, but now I also love the vacation time that comes along with this holiday since we live in a country full of Jews. We're taking some friends to Rosh HaNikra in a few weeks. Although Yoni and I went back last year (picture below), we didn't go to the tourist site where you can walk into the caves. I'm super excited about going back since it's been 9 years....geezz....we're also taking a little trip to Jerusalem at the end of the chag (holiday). Again, more time to spend with friends and connect to the old city. Most importantly is my beloved's birthday. Last year, I took Yoni to the local symphony while also having a night where we invited friends over for matzah pizza and a movie. My creative juices are still flowing for what to do this year. Birthdays are a highlight for me!
Let me leave it on a this note - a nice one. I hope to be back and maybe this 2nd time, I will be a more successful penmen. Lehitra'ot!
So, where's Waldo? We found Waldo in Boston...(a street sign- see below)...hehe...So where's Blair? Well, I'm a married working woman who has dual citizenship, is learning and appreciating the art of cooking, rambles daily in a mix of languages while trying to master Hebrew, and yearns for daily adventure (even if by Internet). My husband is a gem. He matches me beautifully, especially all the funny quirks that come out when a man and a woman actually live together daily. Before I met Yoni (my husband), I was told by a trusted leader that he is "a gentleman and a gentle man." This really describes my Yoni. We feel so blessed to have a "homey"-apartment with room for people to connect. Yes, connecting. This is my passion. I want to connect with God. I want to connect with my family. I want to connect with our community. I want to connect with friends. I want to connect with the language. I have no difficulty connecting with food and I'm excited everyday to connect with our homeland - Israel.
I can't believe it's been over a year since I've moved here. Where does time go? Is it like the old song - {Time in a Bottle} - can I shelf it in my pantry for a recipe in the future? How I wish....
My days now are a funny melody. I pray every day to be open to the opportunities that come my way. I want to be sensitive to where God leads. It's an adventurous prayer, but fun.
Around the corner is Pesach (Passover). I LOVE Pesach especially in Israel. My favorite thing use to be the Seder. It still in, but now I also love the vacation time that comes along with this holiday since we live in a country full of Jews. We're taking some friends to Rosh HaNikra in a few weeks. Although Yoni and I went back last year (picture below), we didn't go to the tourist site where you can walk into the caves. I'm super excited about going back since it's been 9 years....geezz....we're also taking a little trip to Jerusalem at the end of the chag (holiday). Again, more time to spend with friends and connect to the old city. Most importantly is my beloved's birthday. Last year, I took Yoni to the local symphony while also having a night where we invited friends over for matzah pizza and a movie. My creative juices are still flowing for what to do this year. Birthdays are a highlight for me!
Let me leave it on a this note - a nice one. I hope to be back and maybe this 2nd time, I will be a more successful penmen. Lehitra'ot!
