As the hours dwindle

So here I am, almost at the close of my last day in Israel. Sad! I spent the day pretending it was one like any other, enjoyed myself as such, took as little time cramming shit into my suitcase as possible, and soaked up as many last-minute rays that I could. I'm now welcoming the evening and my favorite cafe, enjoying a lemonana and sort of wishing the sun would set, i wouldn't go to bed, and tomorrow didn't have to come.

Alas! I know I will be happy to be home. Looking forward to having some productivity in my daily routine(sort of...) and seeing you all, and not having to pay an arm and a let for a pop. (Yeah, i say pop now....i think I've officially been poisened by daddy's weird version of the english language) Can't say I'm looking forward to having to waking up before 10 or doing my laundry or planning what August brings, but vacation can't last forever, right? However, if you do figure out a way that it can, please let me know.

Life here has become more than just vacation, which is nice...I love having time to settle into the city, and have people recognize me, and know what I order, or where I'm going. It is so interesting how quickly common acquaintances occur: with the hotel staff, with the shop keepers, with the servers, with the guards. It is just nice to know that everyone is so friendly and open to new people; it is what i think i enjoy about most about any place, and what I miss the most when I leave.

I'm wondering if perhaps I should just move straight to a tropical island somewhere and forget this whole "future" thing that i meant to be happening. i like the sun, I like the water, I like the easy life.

There are a lot of things I feel like I've probably forgotten to buy, or to see or to do, but like i said last year, it just leaves things for next time. Although this time I believe there always is a next time, since this second trip really did happen. I guess things just work out that way! If anyone decides to take a trip to Israel, sign me up, I'll come back here any time.

Alright, my lemonana is all done and I should be closing up shop and picking up daddy at work soon. This is me signing of from Tel Aviv, and soon enough i will be home...see you then!