9th post

This program and what I am doing through Garin Tzabar has given me amazing opportunities I would otherwise not get to experience.
The other night we were woken up at 3:30 am for a 3 hour hike on the beach to go to Akko.  Our reward was hot Hummus for breakfast and then a day at a country club.
We also took a trip to a beer factory to see how beer is bottled and made and went to museums.
Overall I still don't feel that this stay is permanent but I feel very whole and very excited about the direction my life is taking me in.
We also received out Manillas which are the documents the Army offers us jobs. From there we are able to pick our top three choices.  I got every job I wanted .
My first choice I put down is a Madrichat Chir- a weapons instructor in the field
The second Madrichat Totchanim- within this unit I would try and get into Moran which is a platoon of women who only teach combat soldiers on heavy machinery.
The third choice is a Madrichat Sport- which would be responsible for the fitness of the soldiers .

From these three choices the Army picks one for me they feel I am most suited for and the rest is history.

I am very excited and very anxious to hear what my job will be, but honored that I even got a selection since it is very competitive and a lot of women want these jobs.


On another note this is my first Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) away from my family and friends.  It is a weird feeling not spending the holidays with my family.
Instead I will spend half the time with my Grandmother, and make her Pancakes.
and half the time with my best friend here.



All in all, this time is passing so quickly and even though it is almost October it is still in the 80s here.
Not a bad way to work on your tan in the winter,
Lots of good wishes for a happy and healthy holiday,
Michali