I'm addicted to Kate Nash

Seriously. Every moment spent at home in front of this computer, I listen to her on hypem.com. And every single song I hear, I love. I don't know what it is about her music but I could listen to her for 24 hours straight and still want more. Her album is due to be released Jan. 8th. See why I can't wait for 2007 to end?? She makes me want to dance in my seat. No wait, she makes me want to get up from my seat and dance. No, sorry, she makes me get up from my seat and dance. I have spontaneous dance parties whilst listening to her. I think she's my new English best friend who understands everything I feel at the moment and has just the right song to relate.

So I've been doing more writing in my journal on paper. Today was a day that made me feel connected to Israel. It's because my iPod wouldn't stop playing good, happy Israeli music - not just the sad mizrachit about lost love.

I went to the Rubin Museum today with some friends. Perhaps you know them: a Persian, a Jersey girl and an Irishman. After the museum, the Jersey girl went back to work, the Persian went to Connecticut and the Irishman and I went to find a pub - I mean cafe - and had a nice chat. Good solid bonding where I received some good solid advice which was greatly appreciated and much needed. Afterwards I was treated to a really salty and expensive dinner which may have been the first and last time I eat there.

Oh Kate, why am I up so late???

So much to want to say

So many things to be nostalgic for. I miss my past so much sometimes that I eagerly look towards the future. To rebuild and recronstruct everything that was and will be. I see my life in cycles. I see a new one coming on. Looking to make the right choices. The good decisions. And no, I won't let myself down.

What an English tune!

I love Israeli radio for playing the best music...

Ending 2007 with a bang

Well a thud really. A fall...yeah so it was raining last night and my wonderfully comfortable and beautiful but lacking in traction shoes gave me a slip while trying to go towards a bagel place last night. So my coat had to go to the dry cleaners today to be ready pre-holidays, my butt hurts, my jeans smelled like dirty Brooklyn water, and I was in desperate need of a shower at 5:30am. Oh, and I have a cold. I was on the verge of crying last night. I think I've just about had it with 2007. It was a good run but I'm ready for new things, new numbers. In case you don't know, I think I'm a clairvoyant - I've been known to make predictions that have come true, however they're all baby-related. But now I make 2008 predictions. My friend and I have agreed that 2008 is going to be a good year. This even year is going to be a great year. I just have a feeling. Many people are going to meet their partners in 2008 - not everyone though, just some people. For others there will be new business opportunities. As for myself...well, I can't predict for myself because I have this problem where I just can't invision myself in the future for some odd reason. I hope that's not a sign of sorts in itself. That could be scary...

Oh how this time of year makes me miss Israel. Lately I've been obsessively listening to Israeli radio on line at work but I never get to rock out. I feel like more than the news, it's the music that makes me feel connected. I know I'm going to have to go for a visit soon. I was hoping that I could come over the xmas/New Year's break but my budget just can't cover that right now. It's all good though. Soon when it's right.

There's so much more to say. Like how my friend suggested I make the time to write in a very focused manner every day. Not when I am inspired to write, but just to write for the sake of writing consistently. I'm working on it. I hope to focus on that this week. Too bad I don't like my journal though. I don't like small pages, I feel that the limitations of space limit my ideas and ability to write freely, so I'm moving back towards spiral notebooks.

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For those of you who don't know, I started freelancing at a boutique PR firm in the city the end of November. A week ago I was offered and accepted a full-time position. I even signed my papers and filled out the direct deposit form. It's quite exciting. And for all you Brits out there, one of the clients I will be working on is Boots. They're trying to get out there in the US market w/their cosmetics line and also haircare and skincare products. So finally, right? I guess my hard work paid off. I'm very excited about this opportunity. Let's hope I work hard enough to earn myself a promotion and raise within 5 months - that's the goal. Oh 2008, how I await your arrival.

When Will I See You Again?

Because I'll want to look into this later...

One Above and Seven Below

Yo

I look like I haven't slept in days. I feel like I haven't slept in days. I like this place though. This job is pretty friggin cool. I'd like someone to sponsor a trip to Israel for me. Too bad I didn't get to tell a rich Jew last night that I would love to go back to Israel.

Every photo montage made me cry. Why do I get so emotional when it comes to Israel? I don't even get emotional when I'm standing at the Kotel, but show me one picture and the waterworks start. Geez. But this New York place is kinda nice sometimes. Although now I see it from a cube. I dunno, I can't think straight these days. More sleep please.

Today

It's busy. I woke up tired and made my hair big and fancy, put on my lil black dress and my fishnets for this Gala I have to go to tonight.

I got to work early, and hoped that today would be manicure day. Not only is it manicure day, but it's massage day! It's only 1:00 but it feels like it's 3pm. I can't believe I will be out and about, shmoozing rich Jews, until 10pm. At least my hair looks good!

My heart goes heavy sometimes. Especially when I see images from the folks back home. And where's home you may ask? Home is anywhere I left my heart. Living in limbo leaves bits and pieces of yourself with others you left behind. Maybe when you miss them it's the heart missing what was left because it wants to be whole...

Busy busy busy

First of all, Chag Chanukah Sameach to everyone!

Next, random thought: This morning I used a copious amount of hairspray and then proceeded to spray myself with heavy perfume. When did I become my mother?

So I started freelancing at a PR firm and I love it. As you know, I had a huge struggle with trying to find a job upon my return to NY. And as many of you may know, in my months of interviewing there were only 2 or 3 companies I wanted to work for or could see myself working for. Well, although I interviewed with this company for a full-time position, my motto is some money is better than no money, and if this gets my foot in the door, I'll take it!

I started work last Wednesday...(to be continued soon!)

So much to say!

So little time...since Wednesday I've been running running running until Shabbat when I rested but then 5 minutes after it was over I was back to running running running again and now I'm off running so although I have so much to say this is all I can give. To be continued...