Jet Lag before the Jet Lag
I don't know how to explain it, but I think I got jet lag before I've even left for Israel. If you haven't kept up, in the last 3 weeks I've been out of state every week. A trip to Austin, a trip to Dallas, a trip to New York. I'm finishing up my last day at home before heading to Israel for three weeks. Lucky for me (and Spidey) my good friend Billy is house-sitting for me this year.
Each trip was great, but it left me exhausted. After Thursday night's launch party and showcase of Natiiv bands, I went to sleep and slept until 4PM the next day. Granted, there were some terrible storms in Chicago on Friday that kept my condo dark and the weather perfect for snoring. I got up and had dinner, came home, checked the MOBfest schedule and fell asleep on the couch. Oops. Last night was another early night, I've just not had it in me.
And I'm off to Israel tomorrow. I'm thinking of just staying in a hostel for the first couple nights. I know that I won't be good company the first day and why put that sleepy, jet lagged version of Leah on a kind host.
If you are in Israel and want to meet up, I'll be in Tel Aviv the first couple days, then Jerusalem for Shabbat, then back to Tel Aviv for my ROI120 workshop and a few social events, then (finally) going up to Tsfat for shabbat. Then back in Tel Aviv for a week. It is a three week trip, but the time has been carved up pretty quickly.
Time for more laundry, but I hope to see everyone that I can while I'm abroad!
Have fun in Israel! I'm jealous that you get to go. Take lots of pics and
tell us all about it when you get back. We haven't seen you in too long.
What luck that I checked your blog now! I'm not going back to Chicago for
another 4 weeks (I've been in Israel since February). Send me an email
when you land. I'd love to get a drink/coffee with you when you're in Tel
Aviv.
see you there, chica. i'll be at the opening, and then at the port
party...if i can find a ride down from j'lem. fun!!!
If you need a great place to stay in the Tel Aviv area, just to get away
from the bustle, check out Old Jaffa Hostel on Olei Tzion in Yafo...just a
short walk from the Bell Tower, and perfectly located for excellent
shakshouka, the old city, etc. It's gorgeous, cheap, and has an awesome
rooftop deck for beers and schmooze. Have a great time!
I lived in Jaffa in a hostel for about 9 months. Anyway If you are
interested I have a blogsite that deals with a religious worldview as
related to Judaism.
