election frenzy

i can't believe it's wednesday already! (well, technically speaking, of course)

gd's had a big night - not only did i finally pick up a new phone for her (or me, if she doesn't like it), but she's been accepted into an ulpan class and is super excited to be starting her first class tomorrow morning!

today was a big day: it was our first election since we landed and we both got to vote. the experience was pretty good, although it was marred by a little old woman who - looking pretty non-religious to me - stood behind me and asked me why my son and i are not always wearing a kippah, and then threatened that once things come right all the non-practising jews will be thrown out the country.

holy shit.

anyway, we had a long walk (too much for gd) looking for breakfast after voting, ending up at our "usual" falafel spot, and later in the day i took mr smear to the lego store where i was informed in no uncertain terms that there's nothing i can do about all the missing kit pieces other than order them online and wait a few months. at least the store was fun. then i dragged mr smear around while figuring out what phone to buy and where, and in all the time there we were surrounded by ridiculous crowds of loud and or costumed teenagers. the vibe was cool.

turns out the other big mall saw a fight break out that needed police intervention with tear gas. sheesh.

my work-week hasn't been going great, it's stressful and disappointing and demoralizing. hopefully it'll improve.