I woke up late this morning. I knew this immediately because it was already light (although the sun wasn't actually up yet). Of course, we went off summer time yesterday morning, so, by the new time, it wasn't really late at all. Nevertheless, by the time I actually got out of bed I had less time than usual for exercise due to the fact that I had a 9:00 class. So, I walked to the big kikar, did my stretches, and walked back.
I had 3 interesting experiences on my walk back home. A guy (NOT wearing a kippa, BTW), whom I think I've seen but with whom I don't think I've even exchanged "Good morning!"s before, said to me, "Boker tov, ... g'mar khatima tova". For those of you whose Judaism might be slightly rusty, the latter part of that is the appropriate greeting for this time of year, just before Yom Kipur, and it means that he was wishing for me a good final sealing (in the heavenly books). THIS is one of the things I LOVE about living here in Israel -- even strangers on the street or at, for example, the gas station say these kinds of things to you!
Shortly after that, a woman who was out exercising walked past me wearing a tanktop. Like many shirts here in Israel, it had writing in English which, while technically correct and meaningful, still makes little logical sense and makes you scratch your head and wonder if they actually know what their shirt says. Hers said "High heels, high hopes". Of course, she was wearing sensible, athletic shoes!
As I crossed the top of the green strip on Harim street, I saw a young cat ahead. I figured he'd be another of the wild Israeli cats that won't let you get near them, but no! He came right over to me, and I even was able to pick him up. He responded with nice purring. When I put him down, he continued walking with me (and, like most cats, weaving in front of me, of course!) all the way to the corner of our street and even down the street a little. He was a young cat, and he was BEAUTIFUL -- orange-bronze with cream-colored paws, and all very elegant! So, it looks like I have yet another feline friend.
I taught 3 classes today, for a total of 6 units -- 9:00-10:30, 12:30-2:00, and 2:30-4:00. We ate lunch at home due to the somewhat inconvenient schedule. We had baby peas, vegeburger sandwiches (with good cheddar cheese, which is not so easy to get here sometimes!), and cold coffee (I mean with ice cubes in it!).
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