Of Sabras and Chayalim

I was on the bus on Fri heading to Kfar Chabbad. I was in the second to last row, and right behind me sat two older men, in their 60's. Real sabras who have no idea of how loud they talk. They are usually the type who yell at kids to settle down, and grumble about everything being better in their day.
So they were having a lovely little personal chat that everyone could hear. My seatmate left me to go find another seat more towards the front. About half way through the trip a young chayal turned and asked them to talk quieter. Since this was in Hebrew I'm a bit hazy on the exact translations, but from what I got the Sabras seemed to agree to try. Of course they didn't and so the chayal asked them again, telling them they were disturbing the whole bus. Well one of the old guys went over to his seat and the chayal stood to meet him. They began to yell and the chayal grabbed the guys shirt (just like in the movies!). Meanwhile another chayal tried to pull them off each other. The driver is saying over the loudspeaker, "what's going on? Sit down!" So the sabra says to the young chayal, I want to take down your name and number and I'm going to report that you grabbed my shirt. At this point someone related to the sabra tried to come help, but didn't seem to be doing much. The guy then turns to the other chayal and asks him to be a witness. Of course the other chayal didn't want to get this involved, but he gives his name. The driver tells the man again to sit down and he does. So finally the bus returns to semi calm. Each party in his seat grumbling just loud enough that in fact they are continuing the argument. When the bus stopped in Ramlah the chayal got off and shortly after the sabra did as well. As we pulled out I could see them still arguing. I don't know who won the fight, but it amused me to be sitting right behind the action, trying to hide my smile so that I too would not get involved.

Ah Israelis...

If I were not in the CID...

I hate job searching! I've been at it for what? 2 days? It's awful. I never know what to write. "Perky blonde looking for exciting opportunity to make money so she can pay off student loans and then live a decent life"? Blah. I can't say that. How unprofessional. That really was what I always disliked about interviews. "Why do you want this job?" "Um, to make money..." So how does one professionally apply for jobs and know what to write and how to make things sound more impressive than they are?
That's it, I need more direction in my life. I'm joining the Marines. Or the ROTC. That way I could go visit third world countries and flaunt it in everyone's face. "ahem hem, well you see, when I was in the ROTC, we lived off moldy bread and maggots. Nothing beats the protein one can find in maggots." Yeah, I'm gonna join the ROTC.
Scratch that, I'd break nails or something. Then I would be miserable. Oooh, oooh, I know! I'll invent something super cool and make loads and live out the rest of my days on an isolated farm beause I know of no other way to fend off the crowds who want me for my money.
Ooooh, or even better I'll marry rich and become a Lady Who Lunches! Voila, I have found my dream profession.
Ahahaha, I crack myself up. I'm going to stop dreaming now. Thanks for joining in. See you next time on "Rivkah Wishes Life Came on a Silver Platter."

S.O.S

OK, so while I know I need to post about what I've been doing, I'm just gonna give ya'll the run down of where I've been staying and then tell you about Mr. Skeezy.

On Sunday and Monday nights I stayed by my friend Alexis in Hebrew U dorms. The dorms are really nice (Touro people should consider being jealous) and it was cool to visit another college campus. Highlights of the trip include: Yad Vashem, chilling with Alexis, and getting free dinner!

Tuesday and Wednesday nights I went to the yeshuv Kochav Yaakov, where I stayed by the sweetest family-- friends of a friend-- it was just great. What was cool is that the mom runs the Jerusalem branch of Jews For Judaism. Highlights include: Learning why Isaiah 53 is not the "forbidden book", as well as going to a live taping of Tuesday Night Live (not, endorsing, didn't really like it, but thought it was cool to be in a live taping. Plus the band was pretty good).

Thursday night was craziness by Shevs. But first I had dinner with Z&L and Sammy. Plus I started crocheting my beret!

Shabbat was spent in Beit Shemesh by the Wolickis. I have had a great time everytime I've gone there. They are awesomnacious!

Sat night I slept by my friend Becky, and from there I went to Be'er Sheva, with a pit stop by Z&L for clothes and lunch (Thanks for feeding me all the time!)

So Mr. Skeezy... Last night my friend Revi (who I am visiting in Ben Gurion U) went to a pre pruim party. After the party Revi stopped to admire some guy's costume and he decided to start walking with us. Thing is, the whole night I saw him at the party and I was like, 'he's kinda odd" He didn't smile alot, walking around stiff faced. And granted he was wearing a suit, but to sooooo be into his costume? So Revi and I decide to stop for a milk shake and Mr. Skeezy joins us. Also to throw into the picture is that I had trouble understanding him because of his accent. So he's telling me how I should make Aliyah because it's a mitzvah. And commenting on how high my level of kashrut is. Revi and I looked at each other and were like "let's drink fast and get the heck out of here." Then we did the "call from a friend to come help her", except that one of her friends needed us for that excuse, so we kinda helped each other. So swiftly we asked for the check, very quickly said "goodbye, nice meeting you" and got the heck out of there!

Where'd I go?

Geez. Family takes forever. I thought I would never get rid of them. Now comes the fun part of my trip-- Finding places to stay! Whee.
It was lovely having myfamily here. The wedding it self was absolutely beautiful. Y'all can refer to fb for pictures. It was fun, and everyone went all out. Z&L are the cutest couple.

Sheva brachot week was spent alternately going into Jeru and then coming back for dinner. It was nice to see old friends who have made Aliyah.

Yesterday I went to some free classes. I liked one of them, I think I'll try to go back to that class again. After that I picked up my stuff and headed over to a friend to crash for the night. We went out to a Hebrew U event called "grogger and lager." Pizza, beer, arts & crafts, and talking. It was fun, and a great way to get free dinner.

Tonight I hang with Shevsy, and then I'm off to Beitar for shabbat. But first I'm in the internet cafe and my fingers hurt because the keyboard sticks. I miss my computer...