this too shall pass

I dont even know what day it is honestly. I'm so disoriented and so far it's been one hell of a roller coaster. I'm so jetlagged and exhausted I can barely write this... but today and yesterday were really hard days. I miss home more than I ever thought i would. Actually, I miss having friends. I have Miriam, but the other people all know each other which makes it that much harder to break into the group. To quote Joni Michell, "you don't know what you've got till its gone." It's so true. I know that (well hope that) this experience is the life changing one they've been raving about, but I honestly have never felt this isolated in my life. I don't want you all to be worried about me or have a sob fest, but I thought I'd tell it like it is.. since this is my ups and downs of Israel. Anyways, It's insanely hard being away from home. I have realized how much I take things for granted, even the simple things like... friends?! (ha, funny.. but not so funny when you're chilling alone haha). Anyways, the best thing to keep in mind is "Gam Ze Ya'avor".. which in english means "this too shall pass." It's a reminder that when things are the worst of the worst (cough TRY '09 haha), those hard times will pass by soon enough, and that when you're on top of the world, it is important to cherish the moment because these times pass as well. SO moral of the story is: even though this is hell right now.. hopefully the hard times will pass. Oh, and I'm off to ride a camel and sleep in a Bedouin tent tomorrow. Let's cross our fingers I make it back in one piece. thank you and goodnight.