Turkey Day

I think Thanksgiving is definitely a holiday that brings Americans together. It is something that everyone celebrates, and each family holds their own traditions. Its pretty cool to think that we are all eating turkey and stuffing and all of the same food on the same day. I was walking around the block on thanksgiving day and there were all these families outside playing football and it was so nice. This year thanksgiving feel on a really nice day. The weather wasn't bad at all and I enjoyed it a lot. 

Observing other Cultures..

Tonight I went to dinner with my cousins who are in town from Israel, and there was a lot of us at the table so it was very easy to have side conversations. I was sitting there with my brother and my cousin and all three of us were in Israel over the past year. The three of us sat there watching how they react to our culture, and I was feeling very nostalgic as I thought about my time as a tourist in Israel myself. One of my cousins from Israel does not speak great English however he understands it very well. For the most part he just sat there and listened to what every one had to say, or who knows maybe he was not paying attention at all. That it probably what I would have done if i was in his position. I do speak Hebrew, however if I went to dinner with a bunch of Israelis I do not think I would have the confidence to talk to them. But I have no problem talking to Americans in Hebrew. I think this is because I am scared to speak their language incorrectly or embarrass myself. If I am with other Americans I have nothing to loose, so it really makes no difference. 

College Applications

Im sadly blogging about this, because it is all I can think about. I had all of my college applications done with my transcripts sent it by the end of september so why am I still worrying about this?? As stressful as getting college applications done waiting for a responce is even worse. Its out of your hands and that kills me!!! I have gotten into Michigan State and Iowa and am waiting to hear back from U of I and Indiana, and I am now applying for housing at Michigan State and Iowa because apparently that is what you are suppose to do to hold your spot. I think its so stupid. And to apply for housing at a college I do not nessisarily want to go to is difficult for me. Its very stressful, and I just wish it would end and everything would just work out for the best. I do not think I can wait any longer. ajfgjhdgfdsjhgashfg (that was a spaz).

november 4th 2008

I cannot even believe how amazing it is that Barak Obama is actually our new president. Not only do we have a democrat running our country but he is the first black president from Chicago. The fact that he is from Chicago makes it so powerful as well. As a Chicagoan, many people feel a connection to Barak that the rest of the country does not feel. It was a very powerful election for our Country and November 4th, 2008 will be a day to remember and it will surely be published in our history books. I am greatly looking forward to Baraks term and president and hope that he will do great things for our country. I do feel proud to be an American.

Halloween.

Since it was just Halloween I figured I would blog about it.  In all Honesty, I hate Halloween. I don't think it makes any sense at all and serves absolutely no purpose. Girls are expected to dress is slutty costumes; for the variety of modest costumes is very slim. I understand that it may be fun for younger kids, however its dangerous too. Strangers handing out candy to little kids... come on, it is a little bizarre. And the fact that people are dressed up can be dangerous too. You never know who someone may be. The whole "holiday" really creeps me out, and I would have to say I never do look forward to this day.