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Month: May 2016

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First week in Israel – The Vlog

May 30, 2016June 1, 2021 Batya Miriam

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Day 1, Part 2: There’s No Place Like Home

May 29, 2016June 13, 2016 Batya Miriam

Ok, where did I pause? Right, longest day of my life. We just got our IDs. The original plan was to take a taxi to Har Shmuel (right outside of Jerusalem), but a close family friend, Mrs. Batsheva Goldman, whose … Continue reading Day 1, Part 2: There’s No Place Like Home

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Day 1, Part 1: Saying Goodbye

May 26, 2016June 13, 2016 Batya Miriam

Day 1 was possibly the longest day of my life. It began early in the morning, driving to Newark to catch the plane. My parents, four siblings, and a friend came along. I freaked out half an hour in when … Continue reading Day 1, Part 1: Saying Goodbye

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I’m Home :) Exhausted and in Love

May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 Batya Miriam

I’m home!!! And I’m on almost two days of no sleep. I just sat on the couch and accidentally spilled my water all over it. It was an amazing, miraculous day. Here are some pictures from the airport-I can’t wait to … Continue reading I’m Home 🙂 Exhausted and in Love

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A Faint Reminder

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 Batya Miriam

I stumbled into the restroom after donating platelets today and looked at my face in the mirror. It was nearly translucent white, my dark eyes showing the only hint of color. One second later, the room went black, I felt … Continue reading A Faint Reminder

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Late Night Scribbling

May 10, 2016 Batya Miriam

Behind my eyes, my thoughts twist and run through the gates of the city; worn cobblestone clicking under my feet. Worry swells in my heart until my eyes gush hot tears of sadness and happiness and possability, and my throat … Continue reading Late Night Scribbling

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