Dear Isenbloggers and Co.
It was recently reported to me that the blog has been sorely lacking in I-berg gossip. To help solve this crisis of contribution I'll fill all y'all in on what's going on in the glorious life of me.
Shul stuff is going pretty well. I'm currently working on Chanukkah toy drive (toys go to Chai Lifeline) and i'm hopeful that they won't be stolen this year. Yes, last year, sadly someone stole hundreds of dollars worth of toys from kids with cancer. Statement on society? I'm not sure. But I'd like to think that the person who took them needed them more. In any case, the drive starts tomorrow through Chanukkah so if you find yourself in the giving spirit feel free to send toys my way.
This Shabbos is also a kiddush and I'm resident bartender :) My job entails more 'policing' to make sure people can walk home in a semi-straight line. It's fun and gives me a chance to yakk it up with my constituents.
While I'm sure you'd love to hear more about the events at the shul, consisting of shiurim, tot-shabbat, seuda shlishit, fri night onegs, gym -we're looking for replacement women's Yoga instructor if you know anyone - there are in fact other things going on in my life.
Like Laundry.
Last weekend, for Thanksgiving my friends and I went to Anna and Isaac in DC. It was really nice. I got to chill and did LOTS of shopping in a Virginian outlet mall. Uh huh. we braved the crowds on Black Friday. My credit card is somewhat bent. Sadly, I'm serious. (But it's more likely from being in my pocket than overuse. i hope)
My friends and I basically hung out around Georgetown. Went jogging to the White House on Sunday morning. Obama sends his love. (just in case u need proof - me and Miriam - in our now famous "TADA!" pose)
It took about 6 hours to get home, which is relatively pretty good considering the last time i went (after Sukkot) it took me a little more than 7 hours. Entertainment of the evening consisted of Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Green Day, Bruno Mars, Beatles... etc with generous interludes of Miami Boys Choir, Israeli Folk, and more MBC. Haven't listened to most of these songs in a while and the road-tripping down memory lane was a really great way to enjoy the time in the car.
In other news... let's see.... I took the semester off from school. But registration for next term is only a few weeks away. I should be "back in the saddle" before i can say "Masters in JH from B. Revel Grad School" Ok, well maybe a bit longer.
Work is fun. As always.
and I'm actually going to head out now - meeting friends for dinner. Ice cream. (Totally pays to be an adult)
Hasta luego from the larger than life Big Apple.
~y
It was recently reported to me that the blog has been sorely lacking in I-berg gossip. To help solve this crisis of contribution I'll fill all y'all in on what's going on in the glorious life of me.
Shul stuff is going pretty well. I'm currently working on Chanukkah toy drive (toys go to Chai Lifeline) and i'm hopeful that they won't be stolen this year. Yes, last year, sadly someone stole hundreds of dollars worth of toys from kids with cancer. Statement on society? I'm not sure. But I'd like to think that the person who took them needed them more. In any case, the drive starts tomorrow through Chanukkah so if you find yourself in the giving spirit feel free to send toys my way.
This Shabbos is also a kiddush and I'm resident bartender :) My job entails more 'policing' to make sure people can walk home in a semi-straight line. It's fun and gives me a chance to yakk it up with my constituents.
While I'm sure you'd love to hear more about the events at the shul, consisting of shiurim, tot-shabbat, seuda shlishit, fri night onegs, gym -we're looking for replacement women's Yoga instructor if you know anyone - there are in fact other things going on in my life.
Like Laundry.
Last weekend, for Thanksgiving my friends and I went to Anna and Isaac in DC. It was really nice. I got to chill and did LOTS of shopping in a Virginian outlet mall. Uh huh. we braved the crowds on Black Friday. My credit card is somewhat bent. Sadly, I'm serious. (But it's more likely from being in my pocket than overuse. i hope)
My friends and I basically hung out around Georgetown. Went jogging to the White House on Sunday morning. Obama sends his love. (just in case u need proof - me and Miriam - in our now famous "TADA!" pose)
It took about 6 hours to get home, which is relatively pretty good considering the last time i went (after Sukkot) it took me a little more than 7 hours. Entertainment of the evening consisted of Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Green Day, Bruno Mars, Beatles... etc with generous interludes of Miami Boys Choir, Israeli Folk, and more MBC. Haven't listened to most of these songs in a while and the road-tripping down memory lane was a really great way to enjoy the time in the car.
In other news... let's see.... I took the semester off from school. But registration for next term is only a few weeks away. I should be "back in the saddle" before i can say "Masters in JH from B. Revel Grad School" Ok, well maybe a bit longer.
Work is fun. As always.
and I'm actually going to head out now - meeting friends for dinner. Ice cream. (Totally pays to be an adult)
Hasta luego from the larger than life Big Apple.
~y
