Whoops

I thought I posted my last entry, but apparently I just saved it. The Israel vs Bosnia game was awesome! The arena was very small, but it wasn't even close to full. I enjoyed watching some professional basketball, and I love the way the international ball is played ( pick n' roll bball, my favorite thing there is). I miss watching/arguing about sports, I think it's been making me cranky. Israel had a really fun player to watch called Lior Eliyahu. He's a 6'9 small forward who was drafted two years ago in the second round, with some very saucy game. He led all scorers with 23 I think, and Israel played a steady game after being down early and won by a double digit margin, although the game was close the whole way. I'm sure going to miss sports these upcoming months. NFL is underway, the NBA is starting in a month and week ( go blazers) and the World Series is around the corner. I wish I could be in a fantasy football league, argue about what seed the blazers will be (5-10, who in the world knows) and watch playoff baseball with rob while munchin' on some popcorn. I got a facebook invitation from Che about a softball team! URRGGHH!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't imagine how much fun that would be, and talk about an all-star roster. I guess since it's the weekend ( weekends are friday and saturday) I have more time to ponder about the things I miss. I haven't figured out how to use the calling card eve bought for me ( if your reading this eve, please email

(the entire athletic track at the game)

me), and I want to call so

many people. I called scott on his bday which was nice, but I made it quick because I don't know how much it costs me or him. I tried calling Baron when I was at the game, but that was unsuccessful. I just want to know how people are doing. I'm sure not much has changed, I just want the confirmation that everything is smooth sailing and won't change anytime soon. It hasn't been that long here, but things change so much on a day by day basis it feels like it's been forever. There's so many people I want to talk to, and emails just aren't enough. I hear Joe is coming back in three days from his trip! Im so excited for everyone back home, everyone could use a little Joe Show in there lives.

On the topic of my trip, Thursday was rather uneventful. I helped out the Tzofim ( Israel scouts who are my age) set up a barbecue on the beach they planned for our section, and after that I went to Club Stella in Tel-Aviv. I didn't have that much fun, and I know some of my friends didn't get in. Personally, I don't know how I got in ( it was packed), lucky I guess. I've kinda been in a funky mood recently. I've been losing all my stuff, which has frustrated me beyond belief. I've lost my buspass, basketball, money, and last night I left my favorite hat on the bus. The other things were annoying because I knew where they were, and now they're just gone. I think I could use this weekend, I'm going to the country club in a bit and I'll probably stay there most of the day. Tonight, Mike has a friend who's throwing a party at a club on the Tel-Aviv beach, hopefully that'll be a lot of fun. I'm going to the gym now, I miss everyone and would love to hear from y'all.
Lots of Love
Jakey