So I've heard the call and I'm back.
I know I've been delinquent in updating everyone on the goings on in my life but I've been pretty busy.
Over the last few weeks, I've discovered that it must take a special breed to do factory work. I've learned the art of Israeli Hitchhiking, and I'm beginning to adjust to my new environment.
I appreciate everyone's questions and concern and I want everyone to know I'm doing well.
The ulpan is great, I'm trying to learn some Hebrew, and I'm just enjoying the fact that I'm living in what might be the most beautiful and dynamic countries in the world.
Anyone who wants to visit me is welcome, i'd just suggest you hold off until I'm finished with the Ulpan.
Again I apologize and I promise I'll be updating the blog regularly I just need to get some sleep now.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Home
It's Monday evening, my first full day in Israel and the past couple days have been a blur. As I'm sure this will be read by friends and family, welcome my blog. I will be keeping entries short and rather informal as this is mostly to keep in touch with all of you.
So now that introductions are out of the way, I arrived in Israel yesterday afternoon and things have moved along pretty smoothly.
I was met at the gate by a volunteer from AACI who led me to the Absorption Ministry office and assisted in my processing there.
I received my Teudat Oleh, which is as of now is my only form of identification it includes my ID number, as well as my full name in Hebrew. Since U.S. passports list First and Middle names next to one another with no division, the man who processed me included both in my name on my file and Teudat Oleh. Also my name is now Eitan according to my documents here so my full name reads phonetically in Hebrew Eitan Powel (as in vowel) Henshell.
I'm settling into the kibbutz even though they put me to work today in the factory I thought maybe I'd get some free time as the Ulpan program doesn't begin until Sunday but it's fine. I'm all unpacked but I definitely brought too much stuff so hopefully I'll get rid of some things over the next 5 months.
It's a little strange living in what amounts to a college dorm room again but I'm sure I'll adjust. I don't have a roommate yet so I'm a little anxious about that but otherwise I couldn't be happier I mean this is Israel, and now i think I can finally say Home!
more to come!
So now that introductions are out of the way, I arrived in Israel yesterday afternoon and things have moved along pretty smoothly.
I was met at the gate by a volunteer from AACI who led me to the Absorption Ministry office and assisted in my processing there.
I received my Teudat Oleh, which is as of now is my only form of identification it includes my ID number, as well as my full name in Hebrew. Since U.S. passports list First and Middle names next to one another with no division, the man who processed me included both in my name on my file and Teudat Oleh. Also my name is now Eitan according to my documents here so my full name reads phonetically in Hebrew Eitan Powel (as in vowel) Henshell.
I'm settling into the kibbutz even though they put me to work today in the factory I thought maybe I'd get some free time as the Ulpan program doesn't begin until Sunday but it's fine. I'm all unpacked but I definitely brought too much stuff so hopefully I'll get rid of some things over the next 5 months.
It's a little strange living in what amounts to a college dorm room again but I'm sure I'll adjust. I don't have a roommate yet so I'm a little anxious about that but otherwise I couldn't be happier I mean this is Israel, and now i think I can finally say Home!
more to come!
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