Back (from the U.S./the dead/sabbatical)

So...yea. Anyone who reads this pathetic excuse for an "on-going" blog has probably noticed that I haven't exactly kept my end of the bargain lately. Last post: January 4th. Ooops. Ok, in my defense a lot has been going on. Namely, end of semester final exams and term papers, the local internet company completely screwing us with access in our apartment, and general day-to-day inconveniences. For those who have chastised me for my lack of postings, thanks for keeping me on my toes (that means you, Leora). It's actually nice to know that someone is actually reading this thing!

Ok on to business. Some of you may know that I was actually back home in the States for three weeks in February. It was great seeing everyone I managed to see, and I suck for not being able to catch up with the people I didn't see. See what I mean? To recap: For two weeks I gorged myself on my mom's cooking, took a one-day road trip to Philly, and went to more basketball games than any human being should be able to attend. And I have the pics to prove it:


The Levis Clan at a Wizards game.


Ariel, me, and our friend Jaime at a Maryland game. I'm wearing
a headband cause headbands are cool. Right?



Me and Ariel in Philly at the Temple/UMass game. Ariel, you might
recall that the Minutemen got blown out of the building that day.
Just a thought. Anyways, this game was particularly notable because of this...






Hooter (love the name), one of the two Temple mascots, was celebrating
his birthday the day of the Temple/UMass game. So, at halftime, he
had a b-day party and invited basically every professional,
semi-professional, amateur, and boys and girls club mascot in Philly.
The result was the most bizarre spectacle I have ever seen.
A "basketball" game broke out where the "players" were
giant pigs, ducks, some kind of superhero-ish freak, and everything else
a disturbed human mind can create. Ariel and I just kinda watched
the whole thing unfold, hoping we were on crack....cause that was one WEIRD scene.


After two weeks in Maryland, I rolled to New York for a quick visit. As promised I made two visits to Dinosaur BBQ in a five day span, which is nothing short of revolting. But it was a promise to myself I needed to keep. I subsequently put on approximately 45 pounds and I now bleed bbq sauce. Whatever it was worth it. FYI...the garlic-chipotle bbq wings are great hang-over remedies. Just ask Gideon.



I got pride.



Sunday brunch/weight gaining session at the 'Saur.



Craig and Kenny making me proud. Amazingly, Craig actually
finished everything on his plate. And everything on Kenny's.


Hangover, out. Garlic chipotle, in.


Ariel talking sh*t to his plate.

So thanks to everyone who showed up and hung out in NY...good times. Those few days really made me realize how much I miss the City. I am definitely having a blast in Israel, but it's a great feeling to know you can come back home and not miss a beat. Anyways, I'll leave it at that 'cause this blog, after all, is not about New York. I'm back in Jerusalem now and our second semester is officially underway. So thanks for being patient with the lack of entries and stay tuned for an update on Purim...4 of the wackiest days you're liable to be a part of in Israel!

-E