Hayom erev shabbat! As I am writing this, I can tell how things are slowing down that in almost 2 hours Shabbat will begin, the hustle and bustle of cars outside on Keren Hayesod is quieting, either that or all the ones who honk their horn all the time have gone!

It was so nice to sleep in today. One of the challenges of being here is finding that balance between getting sleep, studying, and having fun! I enjoyed not having to rush to get ready to be somewhere.

Went to Ben-Yehudah to return "Calvi" cuz the first one wasnt so nice and get a new one. (He is my new pet dog/ desk calendar, his name means "my dog"). The nice thing he is low maintenance, I only have to change him once a day :)

I found a pretty Druze purse that I bought and I also got a baby card, they are so cute here!

So, we are getting nearer and nearer to the "hitnatkut" disengagement from Gaza. I am filled with fear of what will come but feel as if most of it will be in the Gaza area. I just hate to see the radicals harm the innocent. On my walk today someone has plastered all these signs around the city and some compare the disengagement to the Holocaust with the infamous picture of the boy prisoner with his arms surrendered...very upsetting. Praying for peace

Came home and caught up on my blog. Made a tuna melt on pita that was so yummy and cleaned the apartment a bit. Finished my laundry, yay! Finally feeling a bit caught up. Will update Motzei shabbat.....