I'm beginning to settle in to my new place and to begin to feel at home. I really like my new kitchen and the upgrades they put in. To me, the kitchen upgrades are almost worth the move. Overall, the new place is an improvement on the old - the bedroom is much bigger, and so is the bathroom. The downside is the street noise, and the fact that at around 4:15 the sun shines directly into my living room window. But that's what blinds are for, and I suppose I can always get one of those noise screens which will block some of the ambient sounds.
The move really stressed me out and put a lot of strain on me. I am feeling much more tired in general (I call it 'chemo fatigue' since many symptoms feel the same as after I have chemo - I wouldn't be at all surprised if they were related), and it's taking me a while to recover and feel normal again. I am close, though. Hopefully by next week I will be back to feeling my old self again, whatever that means.
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Hi Ben,
I used to read a book to David & Lauren called "Gus and Gertie," the main point of which was "the change will do you good." So, we're glad to hear the new apartment seems to be working out well. We'd love to have sunlight here at 4:15! Or any time - it's been gloomy and very cold the past few days. Actually, the fall weather overall was pretty nice, so we'll just start bundling up. After all, Thanksgiving will be here next week!
David is coming in from SF. We'll go to Ira's brother's home with Lauren, Carlos, Ira's sister and nieces and their guests, so it should be fun. Will your family have a special dinner? Are you able to enjoy certain foods?
I'm not sure if you know that we were in Israel for 10 days at the end of October. It was our first trip and we went with the rabbi from our synagogue and about 35 other members most of whom also were first-timers. It was a very companionable group and we had a busy, exciting and fulfilling experience. And a filling experience, since the Israeli buffet breakfasts were absolutely incredible. But I think we managed to walk off the calories. More seriously, we felt as if our ancestors were calling to our hearts at the Western Wall and Masada. And Yad Vashem. Whatever the politics, being in Jerusalem after all those seders when we would say "next year in Jerusalem"...
Here's to everyone's good health and safe keeping. Love, as always, to you and your family.
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