Footnotes on Life

I am in Amsterdam. I just turned 25 and I am having the best vacation EVER. Barak made this a magical evening. He ordered a spot in an amazing place for the whole gang, all 5 of us had an a amazing meal at the end of which he surprised me and... proposed. Since he's already given me a ring, he got me a pendant from a jewelry designer which is AMAZING and photos will follow.

I am hereby officially engaged and not just in the Facebook sense. Wow.

I've decided that I am going to fly to Amsterdam sometime in April. Just the very thought gives me an extra push of energy. :)

So I haven't updated in like a short eternity. Been busy. Life is good, world is beautiful aside from the occasional backstabbing betrayal from people I considered friends or at least thought to have some kind of respect for me. Humanity is over-rated, I tell you.

I got a haircut, as did Barak. Our hair is about the same length. I am continuing to lose weight though slower than initially and it requires more effort - I mostly do Pilate's which is pretty fun and try to walk more - when it's not too cold I walk home from work.

Work is work - time consuming and frustrating as hell. I knew sales work will be hard, just not this hard. It takes it's toll and half the time upon my return home I just don't have energy for people or anything else for that matter.

So that's the update. Aside from my general disappointment with mankind and realization that I am a terrible judge of character and way too nice to people who do not deserve it, not much to report.

Since like many I've migrated to Facebook, seems I don't really update anymore. So here's something and it's even useful.

I've recently decided I am switching to organic vegetables and was looking for a reasonably priced source. And I've found it. They're called the Or-Gani farm and you can find them here: http://www.or-gani.org.il/

I got my first order yesterday and I must say it's totally worth it. For a total of 100 shekel including shipping I got a big box of vegetables of all kinds and all organic and gorgeous. Every week they send a box with "whatever's on" giving you the opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. This time I got (and I hope I am not forgetting anything): lettuce, carrots, potatoes, beats, radishes, greens (parsley, coriander, baby greens), tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, קולורבי, lemons and avocados. You can also tell them if there are any vegetables you don't want and they'll just give you more of the rest. Personally, I dislike eggplant so I asked not to get any.

They also offer organic eggs (18 shekel a dozen) and other stuff. Most recommended. Go. Join. Tell them I sent you. :)

I haven't updated in so long people started checking up on me to ensure I live. Well, I do. Sort of.

I've recently realized I am slowly phasing from growing up to getting old. I've stopped drinking, given up on poliamory (barely have time for ONE significant other - more than one is out of the question at this point) and I have serious thoughts about owning a home, getting married and having children. And I get joint pains at night if it's going to rain the next day. And the other day Diz told me I can't get away with having pink hair. Not that I wanted to, but still - I liked having the option. Yup, I've crossed the line between growing up and getting old. And it kind of scares me.

But in the spirit of summarizing one year before starting another, I can honestly say this has been one of my more productive years, overall. I've lost about 25% of my body weight, got a wonderful new job, moved to a lovely new flat and even got a dishwasher. Barak found a job at last and little by little our lives are changing.

I think the most obvious sign of this "getting old" thing is my lack of energy for people. Especially in large groups. If in the past there was nothing I liked more than a night in a bar with some friends and good music, nowdays I just have my tea and go to bed early. Or hang out with 1-2 close friends. Usually Diz. I've abandoned my hobbies, for the most part and adopted some new ones - some gardening (mostly spices and such), lots of cooking and baking. My idea of a night out is going to visit Barak's sister and brother-in-law and playing Monopoly.

I also think I found some wrinkles around my eyes. But that could just be fatigue, right?

This X-mas, give your significant other a gift that will keep on glowing.

http://www.amazon.com/Uranium-Ore/dp/B000796XXM/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1196699904&sr=8-14

Don't forget to read the customer comments before you buy!

Some news - I have 8 courses left to finish my BA. Suddenly, it seems like I won't be in uni for ever...

From: http://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

I am proud of my darling: http://www.local.co.il/golan-galil/4779/articles.htm (it's in Hebrew, but the photo is still his).

I think I may have found what the problem with poliamory is for me - I don't have enough time to give one person the attention I would like to give them. Trying to give it to two people at the same time is a sure way to run me into the ground.

And yet, it's worth it.