On my week off...

So once again, i havent written to y'all in a while, its been a busy last few weeks. Right now im on my week off from the army which soldiers generally get every 4 months or so.

The last few weeks i had in the army were my last weeks of basic training, we had lots of tests, written and practical on all of the things we have learned, different weapons, how to use them, take them apart, and general information on them. Overall i would say basic training was hard, but as i think it is supposed to be the hardest part of it was the shock of going into it and doing so many things we didnt know how to, and going through so many frustrating experiences, while still having to function like normal and follow orders, sometimes doing things that we dont want to do.

So, many of you are probably asking, whats the next step in my training...

The next step of my training will be 'advanced training' which without going into too much detail, will complete my training and qualifying me as an official combat soldier in the Israeli army...we will learn more interesting things, and go through more intense trainings, testing our limits once again.

Other than that army stuff, im on my week off which is going very well, and unfortunately is ending pretty soon. I spent the first weekend of my leave with my garin, on my kibbutz with all of those people that i started this whole adventure with. it was really nice, we went on a four wheeler trip, on which we got completely soaked in muddy water. then there was a purim party on our kibbutz the same night, which was also really fun, i dressed as a gymnist (hopefully those pictures wont get out to my facebook, but keep you eyes opened just in case) and other than that, i cleaned my room on the kibbutz, i went to visit a friend in Haifa, and another friend in Acco. Now im in the central part of the country, i plan to see lots more friends in Tel Aviv, and my friend Leo has an army ceremony where he gets his beret of his unit. (ill be getting mine in about two months). Thats about all thats new for now, i hope all is well with everyone and feel free to write comments, email, or write on my facebook to let me know how yall are doing.