Okay, before I wrap up this massive Israel adventure, I need to first say something.
LOOK! LOOK AT MY BLOG!
Do you like it? At long last, it's made over and in my opinion, adorable. And all thanks to my new friend Stephanie of Dirt and Lace Designs. I found this gem of a woman through Lacey and snatched her right up. And I am so glad I did because folks? She. Is. Good. I'd never had my blog redone, and Stephanie worked with me every step of the way, obliging me every step of the way and even more miraculously, not wanting to kill my anal retentive self any step of the way.
That right there should prove to you just how wonderful and talented a person she truly is.
So Stephanie, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Now, let's get on with this, shall we?
I wish I could say that our last day in Israel was the most memorable one of the trip but alas, that just wasn't the case. Having been out the entire night, we slept in and had one of the best breakfasts ever.
No, really. We did. I mean, have you ever seen more beautiful blueberry pancakes?
Me neither.
I kept the picture taking to a bare minimum that day because, well, none of us were feeling it. We were tired, lazy and sad to be leaving.
Nir, one of the soldiers, had been trying to leave his base to meet us at the airport to see us off. The biggest and best surprise came about an hour before we went to the airport, when he told us he'd be there waiting for us.
Excited beyond belief to see him, we left for the airport around 9 pm that night. Our flight was at midnight (hello, red eye!) and since this was right after the incident in Amsterdam, we wanted to give ourselves plenty of time to deal with security.
I swear, seeing our friend there, in his uniform, waiting for us...it was like a movie.
I told you he was special.
We all hung out for the couple hours before our flight. And I couldn't help but look around at everyone - people who I didn't know existed just 14 days ago - and feel so incredibly blessed.
We landed at LAX at 6:15 am on New Year's Eve. When Liza and I got home, it all felt like a dream.
So what now? All we do is talk about Israel, all we want to do is hang out with the people from our trip (who, for the most part, all live here in LA).
And all we want to do is go back.
End scene.
***
Get caught up.
Arrival
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
LOOK! LOOK AT MY BLOG!
Do you like it? At long last, it's made over and in my opinion, adorable. And all thanks to my new friend Stephanie of Dirt and Lace Designs. I found this gem of a woman through Lacey and snatched her right up. And I am so glad I did because folks? She. Is. Good. I'd never had my blog redone, and Stephanie worked with me every step of the way, obliging me every step of the way and even more miraculously, not wanting to kill my anal retentive self any step of the way.
That right there should prove to you just how wonderful and talented a person she truly is.
So Stephanie, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Now, let's get on with this, shall we?
I wish I could say that our last day in Israel was the most memorable one of the trip but alas, that just wasn't the case. Having been out the entire night, we slept in and had one of the best breakfasts ever.
No, really. We did. I mean, have you ever seen more beautiful blueberry pancakes?
Me neither.
I kept the picture taking to a bare minimum that day because, well, none of us were feeling it. We were tired, lazy and sad to be leaving.
Nir, one of the soldiers, had been trying to leave his base to meet us at the airport to see us off. The biggest and best surprise came about an hour before we went to the airport, when he told us he'd be there waiting for us.
Excited beyond belief to see him, we left for the airport around 9 pm that night. Our flight was at midnight (hello, red eye!) and since this was right after the incident in Amsterdam, we wanted to give ourselves plenty of time to deal with security.
I swear, seeing our friend there, in his uniform, waiting for us...it was like a movie.
I told you he was special.
We all hung out for the couple hours before our flight. And I couldn't help but look around at everyone - people who I didn't know existed just 14 days ago - and feel so incredibly blessed.
We landed at LAX at 6:15 am on New Year's Eve. When Liza and I got home, it all felt like a dream.
So what now? All we do is talk about Israel, all we want to do is hang out with the people from our trip (who, for the most part, all live here in LA).
And all we want to do is go back.
End scene.
***
Get caught up.
Arrival
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
10 comments:
Love the new design!! Very cute =D
Your new blog is
ADORABLE!!!
Love it ;)
You have a safe trip home
sweetpea! :)
Look at you in your hot new digs! You're all growed up now, kid:)
1. Your new look is fantastic! Love it!
2. It's been so fun reading about your trip! I'm so glad you had such an amazing experience!
so glad you had an awesome trip and even gladder that you've stayed in touch with the fab people you met.
aw man, now i wish i was jewish so i could go to birthright.
Everything looks great, Ali! I'm so glad that you jumped in and decided to spoil yourself. Everyone needs a fancy blog design every once in a while!
P.S. Blueberry Pancakes? *drool*
Your blog design looks awesome! YOur trip seemed amazing. I would love to visit Israel someday!
Your blog does look AMAZING! Glad you're happy with it too :)
It was great reading about your trip! Sometimes the hardest part about traveling is getting home and wanting nothing more than to get back on the plane! haha. glad you're home safe!
Oh Ali .. this blog is amazing.. i should read it more often.. =)
miss u !
Love the new look. It's so cute! I need to get mine redone sometime!
That's so cool he met you at the airport... how sweet!
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