Not for another 5-6 weeks, but it's still something to look forward to. I'll take my sunshine and palm trees any way I can get them.
5 days in sunny California, hanging out with my very awesome aunt. The price? Finishing my application. This trip will be my reward. Full speed ahead...
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
I Was Abducted By Aliens
This is my excuse for my lunacy of the past few days, and I'm sticking to it. I was abducted by aliens, and they put some psycho chick in my place. They performed all sorts of experiments on me (and in retrospect, they weren't all that bad...), decided I didn't suit their nefarious purposes, and sent me back to Earth.
Crazy Cara is gone now. Normal, well-adjusted, fun-to-talk-to Cara has returned. A little bruised, but otherwise fine.
Crazy Cara is gone now. Normal, well-adjusted, fun-to-talk-to Cara has returned. A little bruised, but otherwise fine.
Monday, November 15, 2004
Rosh Chodesh Kislev
I used to really look forward to Kislev. Partly because Kislev means Chanukah, and who doesn't like Chanukah? But also because Kislev is the backdrop for one of my favorite stories growing up:
About a month after my grandparents had been introduced to each other, my grandfather, a"h, went to visit my grandmother, a"h, in her home town. They went for a walk one evening, and my grandfather asked, as they were walking back, "Fraulein Strauss, what Jewish month is it?" My grandmother answered, "Kislev." To that, my grandfather responded, "Then here is 'kiss' and here is 'lev'...will you marry me?"
It seemed somehow fitting that my grandmother, after being a widow for 29 years, rejoined my grandfather during Kislev 5763.
I spent my Rosh Chodesh standing at their graves, wondering what the hell I've done with the past two years of my life. Isn't Rosh Chodesh supposed to be a happy day?
About a month after my grandparents had been introduced to each other, my grandfather, a"h, went to visit my grandmother, a"h, in her home town. They went for a walk one evening, and my grandfather asked, as they were walking back, "Fraulein Strauss, what Jewish month is it?" My grandmother answered, "Kislev." To that, my grandfather responded, "Then here is 'kiss' and here is 'lev'...will you marry me?"
It seemed somehow fitting that my grandmother, after being a widow for 29 years, rejoined my grandfather during Kislev 5763.
I spent my Rosh Chodesh standing at their graves, wondering what the hell I've done with the past two years of my life. Isn't Rosh Chodesh supposed to be a happy day?
Friday, November 12, 2004
Isn't that Sweet?
Milosevic sends condolences over Arafat's death
The details of this letter have not been released. Cara's World informants have revealed that Milosevic secretly held a grudge against Arafat for winning a Nobel Prize, when all he'd ever been given was a keychain and coaster. Mass murder just doesn't pay the way it used to.
The details of this letter have not been released. Cara's World informants have revealed that Milosevic secretly held a grudge against Arafat for winning a Nobel Prize, when all he'd ever been given was a keychain and coaster. Mass murder just doesn't pay the way it used to.
Welcome To the Family
He's witty. He's funny. He appreciates the ridiculous in life, and has no qualms about telling you when he thinks that you're being a moron. He makes political commentaries, so I don't have to.
He's Dov Bear. And he's just been added to my blogroll.
Management Update: There appears to be some confusions about the phrase "He makes political commentaries, so I don't have to". This does not mean that I agree with Dov Bear's political views. It does not mean that I disagree. It simply means that, if the mood strikes me, I can link to his blog for liberal commentaries, just as I can link to others for conservative commentaries. I don't have to write them myself.
In case you hadn't noticed, I tend not to post my personal political views anywhere. And I intend to keep it that way. There is more going on in my world than politics. I intend to keep it that way as well.
He's Dov Bear. And he's just been added to my blogroll.
Management Update: There appears to be some confusions about the phrase "He makes political commentaries, so I don't have to". This does not mean that I agree with Dov Bear's political views. It does not mean that I disagree. It simply means that, if the mood strikes me, I can link to his blog for liberal commentaries, just as I can link to others for conservative commentaries. I don't have to write them myself.
In case you hadn't noticed, I tend not to post my personal political views anywhere. And I intend to keep it that way. There is more going on in my world than politics. I intend to keep it that way as well.
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Cara's Chanukah Wish List
1) The Fraggle Rock DVD
2) A duck-billed platypus
3) The love of my life
4) A ticket to Israel
I'll work on #3 and #4 (though I think #4 will prove far easier to acquire).
The rest of you can arm-wrestle over who's getting me the other two.
2) A duck-billed platypus
3) The love of my life
4) A ticket to Israel
I'll work on #3 and #4 (though I think #4 will prove far easier to acquire).
The rest of you can arm-wrestle over who's getting me the other two.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Can Someone Please Tell Me...
...why Google Images gave me a picture of a camel when I was searching for "jewish wedding"?
(Note: For the record, I need a picture of a chuppah for work. I'm not one of those single chicks who reads bridal magazines.)
(Note: For the record, I need a picture of a chuppah for work. I'm not one of those single chicks who reads bridal magazines.)
Monday, November 08, 2004
Happy Happy! Joy Joy! #11
Of the many things in Cara's World to be joyous about, this one is way at the top of the list. In fact, there are not words enough to express how delighted I am.
Mazel tov to Bearish and Nechama Liba (also known as Barry Spiegel and Denise Jacobs) on their engagement this past motzei Shabbat! We shall all quaff carouses to your simcha when you both return to this country.
(I've been wanting to use the phrase "quaff carouses" all weekend. Now I have a reason. This really is bashert!)
Mazel tov to Bearish and Nechama Liba (also known as Barry Spiegel and Denise Jacobs) on their engagement this past motzei Shabbat! We shall all quaff carouses to your simcha when you both return to this country.
(I've been wanting to use the phrase "quaff carouses" all weekend. Now I have a reason. This really is bashert!)
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Israeli Film Fest Review- Tza'ad Katan
Having cancelled my second Date with Brain on Thursday night, tonight's film was my first foray into the exciting world of Israeli cinema. I chose to see the showing of Tza'ad Katan (One Small Step), which luckily turned out not to be the JDate-sponsored movie. Since I was not sure when I left for the theater if any of my friends would be joining me, the idea of going to a JDate event by myself on a motzei Shabbat was slightly less than appealing. But, as it turned out, the one and only Adam R. Davis joined me at the theater, so I was not alone after all.
The movie was wonderful. If any of you have a chance to see this film, I highly recommend it. I liked it so much that I may even purchase it. The characters are diverse and well-developed, the plot stays interesting, and although the events of the film are, for the most part, serious and emotional, the director manages to avoid turning the film into either a complete melodrama or a total sob fest. I don't really want to say more about it, because some of my friends here may still go see it, and I'd hate to ruin it for them. But this movie is definately worth seeing. One of the best movies I've seen in a while.
The movie was wonderful. If any of you have a chance to see this film, I highly recommend it. I liked it so much that I may even purchase it. The characters are diverse and well-developed, the plot stays interesting, and although the events of the film are, for the most part, serious and emotional, the director manages to avoid turning the film into either a complete melodrama or a total sob fest. I don't really want to say more about it, because some of my friends here may still go see it, and I'd hate to ruin it for them. But this movie is definately worth seeing. One of the best movies I've seen in a while.
Thursday, November 04, 2004
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Bottle of red wine: $13
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Mentionable Moments
Question of the day: Cara, are you doing cocaine in the bathroom again?
Strange Sighting Of the Day: Sitting on the ground at an intersection beneath the 'L' tracks is a man in a ragged knit cap (No, it was not Yasser Arafat) and dilapidated jacket, holding a thin wooden pole. Attached to the top of the pole is a large circular wooden board. Strapped onto the board are four cameras, pointing in each direction. Each camera has the little red 'recording' light on. The man sits there, holding up the cameras, for several minutes, not saying a word. He then rises to his feet, still completely silent, and carries the pole with him as he walks away.
Strange Sighting Of the Day: Sitting on the ground at an intersection beneath the 'L' tracks is a man in a ragged knit cap (No, it was not Yasser Arafat) and dilapidated jacket, holding a thin wooden pole. Attached to the top of the pole is a large circular wooden board. Strapped onto the board are four cameras, pointing in each direction. Each camera has the little red 'recording' light on. The man sits there, holding up the cameras, for several minutes, not saying a word. He then rises to his feet, still completely silent, and carries the pole with him as he walks away.
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Second Date With Brain
The Israeli Film Festival opens in Chi-town tonight. My goal is to squeeze as many movies as possible into the next week and a half, which turns out to be a lot more difficult than I'd imagined. I didn't realize what a busy little bee I am.
I'd hoped to see the film "Miss Entebbe" tomorrow night with a friend whose company I have not been in for far too long. However, since my friend seems to have over-booked the evening, it looks as though I'm going on a second date with Brain instead. I'm willing to make this a double-date, if any of you want to come join Brain and me. You can even bring your own Brains.
7:30 pm, Piper's Alley. Any takers?
(I think I just asked the entire blogosphere out on a date...)
Management Update: The date with Brain has been canceled. "Miss Entebbe" will be seen in the company of my friend Elizabeth on Sunday at 3:15pm.
I'd hoped to see the film "Miss Entebbe" tomorrow night with a friend whose company I have not been in for far too long. However, since my friend seems to have over-booked the evening, it looks as though I'm going on a second date with Brain instead. I'm willing to make this a double-date, if any of you want to come join Brain and me. You can even bring your own Brains.
7:30 pm, Piper's Alley. Any takers?
(I think I just asked the entire blogosphere out on a date...)
Management Update: The date with Brain has been canceled. "Miss Entebbe" will be seen in the company of my friend Elizabeth on Sunday at 3:15pm.
Headline of the Day
Conn. Principal Bans Cupcakes From School
Favorite quote: "Health and school officials have turned into the 'fat police'".
Clearly the fate of the nation revolves around baked goods. Why else would this be breaking news on the day after the national elections?
Favorite quote: "Health and school officials have turned into the 'fat police'".
Clearly the fate of the nation revolves around baked goods. Why else would this be breaking news on the day after the national elections?
The Return Of Meh
Many people in Cara's World have reported feeling unusually meh last week. Those of you who actually spoke to this blog last week probably noticed this increased influence of meh. It took a couple of days to figure it out, but this blog believes it has discovered the underlying reasons for its meh-ness.
I'm in a rut. It makes no sense, seeing as how I had a different friend in town each weekend for the past 3 weeks, and how I have a new super-important project going on at work (in addition to the other important tasks I was already working on). Somehow, despite all this new and exciting stuff, I still feel like I'm in a rut.
I know that a lot of it is just frustration. My essay-writing is not going as smoothly as I had planned. Writer's block is not something I usually suffer from, and I don't know how to work around it. And time, which had been zooming by nicely, decided to slow down, making July seem very far away. My work-play routine is seeming very, well, routine. Even when I'm very busy, I go to bed at night wondering, 'What did I actually do today?'
If everything goes as planned, I have only 8 more months living the life I currently live. I don't want to spend any of those 8 months in a rut. How do I break myself out of it?
I'm in a rut. It makes no sense, seeing as how I had a different friend in town each weekend for the past 3 weeks, and how I have a new super-important project going on at work (in addition to the other important tasks I was already working on). Somehow, despite all this new and exciting stuff, I still feel like I'm in a rut.
I know that a lot of it is just frustration. My essay-writing is not going as smoothly as I had planned. Writer's block is not something I usually suffer from, and I don't know how to work around it. And time, which had been zooming by nicely, decided to slow down, making July seem very far away. My work-play routine is seeming very, well, routine. Even when I'm very busy, I go to bed at night wondering, 'What did I actually do today?'
If everything goes as planned, I have only 8 more months living the life I currently live. I don't want to spend any of those 8 months in a rut. How do I break myself out of it?
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