This isn't how it was supposed to go...

So, remember when I said that was my last post from the states. Well I lied. Here I am in Philly posting again. Why you ask? My flight from Ohare to Philly was delayed 3 hours due to some mechanical problem with the reverse whatevers that slow the plane down when it lands. I met a nice Israeli woman, Yochi, while waiting for the flight so we worked together with the costumer service folks to get a new flight, and the airlines put us up for the night at a hotel in Philadelphia. Despite sitting on a still plane for 3 hours, all seemed okay for the moment.

We got to the Renaissance hotel, without seeing our bags, so I woke up this morning, put on the same clothes I wore yesterday, and tried to figure out what to do with my day. I met a Delta flight crew staying at my hotel, and we split a cab into town. They seperated to do the Philly Cheese Steak tour, and I found a Macys, hit the sample counter, and put on some makeup to start my day. I then wandered through town, following my map, and found the science museum.　It was pretty good, and I got in for free which is a plus. I walked through a giant heart, saw a planetarium movie about the telescope, and saw a live dissection of a cow's eye. Intriguingly disgusting. After a nice tour of the museum, I made my way back to the train, to the airport, back to the hotel to get my stuff, and back to the airport. Yochi had switched to a different flight so she could fly business and she had originally planned, but we said our goodbyes and may even see each other in Tel Aviv. Beginning my journey for real this time, I got there plenty early, and even met up with a bunch of other WUJSers at the gate. Some from Jerusalem, and some from my Tel Aviv program, but it was nice to have some friendly faces around and when we arrived. The flight was long, almost 11 hours, but not too bad. I made it out alive. When we got to Tel Aviv we were all put in busses or cabs and taken to our apartments for an opening meeting. The group in TLV is 25, from all over the US, Canada, and even Greece and Brazil. I can tell already that it is a great group. Can't wait to get to know them better. More to come once I am settled in and have some stories to share! Love from TLV!!

-Becky

Last Post From The States!

Hello Hello!

This is my official goodbye posting, and my last post from here in Deerfield. Banner has come to an end, and I've just been enjoying my time off the last few weeks, getting ready for WUJS.

I leave for Tel Aviv, via Philly (weird I know) tomorrow afternoon. I am staying with a cousin, Jen Polin, Sunday night before I move into my apartment Monday morning. I'll be sure to update on the apartment, roommate, and neighborhood as soon as I can when I arrive. Right now, I'm just finishing up my packing, and attempting to get everything I own into 1 suitcase and 1 duffel bag. It's been quite a process, let me tell you. Dropping the fishies off with their new family tonight, sushi dinner with the family, and then heading out tomorrow am. I can't wait to begin this adventure. I've been planning it all for so long, just thinking its actually here is insane. Can't wait!

As I mentioned last time, I have a 224 phone number, aim (BroadwayBex29) and will be checking my g-mail (Price.RebeccaA@gmail.com) often, so I'll still be around to chat. I gotta get back to the suitcases, but I hope to hear from you all soon! Next year in Jerusalem (by next year I mean tomorrow and by Jerusalem I mean Tel Aviv).

<3 Bex

One Month to Go!

Hey!

The countdown to my Tel Aviv arrival has officially begun. With Hebrew classes and tutoring well underway, and Kosher Camping this past weekend with Birthright Next, I am getting extremely excited. In 27 days I'll arrive in Tel Aviv to get settled and begin my 6 month adventure.

Most recent update: I have an internship!! I will be working for the Association for Independednt Theatre Creators in Israel. The organization works with Fringe theatre companies and on theatre festivals throughout Israel, involved in some wsay with over 30 productions a year. I will be working primarily with the international department, organizing and coordinating festivals in Israel with theatre companies from all over the world. What could be better than sharing Israeli theatre with artists across the globe, and being a part of what they have to offer.

Also, I have figured out my phone situation. I will have a cell phone in Israel for local calls, but also have a Magic Jack to talk to people in the US while I'm gone, with a voicemail all set up. I have a 224 phone number, so all calls are local. Let me know if you want the phone number!

As I have said many times over, I am very excited and can't wait for my arrival. 27 days and counting!!

Talk soon!

<3 Bex