Lets be GAY!

I just witnessed a little piece of heaven. Nothing compares to bringing in the weekend with a swim in the Mediterranean at sunset. I watched the sun slowly set as the sky gradually changed colors and the rays of the sun beamed through the clouds as if heaven was opening in front of my eyes. I lay silent, alone, letting the calm warm currents of the Sea take me swiftly into a state of mind that one reaches I'm guessing only though mediation. In seconds I noticed my face had a grin that could not be removed, and I found myself laughing... literally, laughing at the perfection of that exact moment. A new addition has been added to a happy place in my book of life. I genuinely felt so blessed. I walked home with my heart smiling and a rightful feeling of happiness.

The remainder of my day previous to this refreshing moment was quite eventful. It started with an early trip to the Shuk to fill my fridge with fruits and veggies for the weekend. Walking home with 3 packed bags, a purse and half a watermelon... I must have been quite a vision, because I definitely received many witty comments in passing on my way home. A sweet elderly man even offered to carry my groceries, so cute.

Later a few of us stepped out to brave the 90 degrees weather at an insanely colorful, cheerful and flamboyant gay parade. Live entertaining music, rainbow flags, drag queens, cross dressers, scantily clad homosexuals and those there like us just to have a fab time, filled a park on King George street. There was never a dull moment, no matter where you turned there was something out of this world to set your eyes on. whether it was a group of old men singing, cross dressers prancing, young and old dancing showing of their dance moves, creativity in style and… uh.. actions. It was quite a scene. Many happy and proud peeps prancing around in Tel-Aviv today. The city was literally transformed for the remainder of the day. DJ’s set up outside stores blasting music, packed streets and rainbow EVERYTHING no matter where you walked!

"Courage"

After the parade I took a break from the blistering heat and stopped at home for a chunk of insanely sweet, delicious, mouth-watering watermelon, mmmmm addiction perhaps? We later went to a café to see my adorable Ulpan teacher Lali at her poetry reading, which also came with piano performers, and talented/strange singers. We went from a crazy ravesk atmosphere to classy, preppy café within an hour.

We arrived home, relaxed for a bit but I felt a bit antsy; I think a lack of sleep is to blame. So I figured a dip in the Sea would cure all, and luckily I made it in time for sunset.

I can’t forget to mention that I finally cooked myself the perfect chicken breast, with a side of stir fried veggies, fresh salad and red wine! No excess smoke on the grill, no burnt sides, perfection in each and every bite! Mommy Wow! I’m a big kid now!

Thank you life for this beautiful day.

I’m ready for a relaxing weekend, and a good night’s sleep.

Layla Tov and Shabbat Shalom.