Sunshine,but please snow

Just some random title, but what i really wanna do is, writing down what i am doing/have been doing, makes me feel good (i hope), sort of "quality mgt" and helps avoid misunderstandings (as i learned at Fabo&Gudruns wonderful austrian raclette-Eve :)

So here we go
yesterday monday: Christmas dinner @-Bern, thanks Marie!!! and LC Bern/Fribourg, Alumnis and MC, was great talking to you Äida, Silvio,meeting Sues Cousin, Sabrina (sorry for not saying good-bye....)
today thuesday: first(!!!) Career days meeting, finally!Juhu, i get to be a teamee again.
also finally printing thank-you pictures for wedding (shame on me!)
formation for my new job in marketing research
Evening: relationship-time

Tomorrow wednesday: maybe early wake-up
getting a book from zh-library which is already overdue...
literature and lecture for my work on Chassidut (jewish mysticism)
thursday: trying to finish a great deal of my work (i want to hand it in so much in 2006!!! )
friday: preparing for Shabbat
Saturday: not reachable/in a different world until 6.35, maybe longer....
maybe visit from Sue and her cousin Nacyie fomr Canada (autsch, i know i mispelled your name...), preparing to leave for Jens to my family.
Holidays: BNC rules!! catching up with my beloved friends in Biel/Bienne, some snowboarding, Engadin, hopefully some concentration for typing logical things into my laptop. C-ing my italian family!!!!!! and celebrating my grandaunts 90th birthday...

ok, enjoy, love and don't quarrel with your families ( and if you do... it's normal, but make up :)
happy christmas, chanukka and a wonderful "slide" into the new year.

The time is now

YES, DO-IT 06 was wonderful to get back in the loop, as we heard in the motivational speech towards the end. So glad i came and met mainly old faces again, especially ..... you know . And seing how many opportunities there are still left even if i might be an allumni pretty soon. People development just rocks!!
I was a bit secluded though with Career days, but hopefully this will give me the tools to start contributing again to this great thing called AIESEC. Looking forward to c-ing u and working with you soon. in some way or the other.
sorry no pics...... waiting to c urs, hehe.

Juhuu, it`s actually wonderful!

I never imagined being married to be the way i experience it..... it is not that bad at all :)
After the celebration in CH we had our religious wedding 1,5 weeks ago, which was just amazing. i only have 1 pic from the ceremony.

but soon we`ll meet the fotographer and i hope to come come with enough stuff to give you an impression. Anyway since the wedding we didn`t really stop celebrating: there`s a tradition of having 7 festive dinners with singing and blessings for the couple organized by friends. So now we are even more tired, but happy.
i guess i`ll only make it back for the beginning of university and hope to see a very successful recruitment with a lot motivated people!!!! Anyway, looking forward to seing you all soon. and thanks for your congratulations.

Here more Wedding-pics...... (updated on the 25th of July 2007.......... by the way my jewish Birhtday, but it's never on the same date)
Metial, one of my best friends in Israel preparing me for the wedding and the fotoshooting...
Thank you Neshama (for all those who don't speak hebrew, this is one of the most important words: soul, a loving way of refering to people you see how wonderful and truly beautiful they are).






not my favorite, but anyway





































My beloved God-mother from Italy and her friend











Tomer led by Beni, his father on the right and Doron, my mothers-substitutes husband on the left ( i needed "substitutes" for my parents as they didn't come to Israel) so my father for the ceremony. Toda, haia Kavod gadol!








Here Sigi, Tomers mother (on the left) and Daniela, my spiritual teacher and my mother for the ceremony, (on the right) bring me to the Chuppa, the wedding canope.











the big moment!










Daniela and Shirly, my best friend on the right, escorting me after the ceremony, love you two!!











afterwards....now husband and wife.


















Tomer dancing with a Rabbi, you can only understand how much happiness and energy there was if u have been there or seen the dvd at least...









A new family formation...












Idan, my new wonderful bother-in-lwa. Tahnk you for everything, Neshama gdola!!

Marrigae Celebration

It's getting closer and closer.... and believe it or not i am not afraid, but happy.
less than 2 weeks and we'll celebrate with family and close friends and then the real wedding back in Israel. Such a pitty that some of you are not here...
But you'll see pics.
Here just the one we put on the invitation.

It seems like dreams come true, and this is also a lot thanks to AIESEC, as i learned to analize what my goals are, focus on them and find a way to make them become reality!
The wonderful thing is that even goals i didn't actively work on (such as Job-visions) start to take shape, as if because they are clear the still work.... As a religious person i of course also know that we have help from up, but again only for what we focus on!!
In that sense i simply send you a big hug full of positive energy and hope to hear from you soon.

Brrrr

Back in cold Switzerland, but i had a very warm welcome by Suzan (love you so much!!!) and then by my wonderful Mum.
Guess where i slept last night; in an old trailer with the most beautiful view of the lake of lucerne, but i do miss israels warmth and of course Tomer & Co.
Big hug and hope to c u soon.

Last days in Israel

Today we ran again several times to the bunkers, but it seems already normal, we are more or less in security, but Tomers mother always thinks i am scared because i everytime closing my eyes and pray that no one gets hurt!!!! I am glad to be here and feel it instead of just media. Showing more or leaving aside. But that's how human perception works i guess.
I am also glad to be here with my people. Back home it would/ will be difficult discussing a complex situation with people who think everything is simple. Even though i have heard very diverse comments from your side. And i need to keep in mind that i am biased as well. But i found something from muslim side which gives me hope. A woman who stands up and says what she has to say. And if you are interested to discuss it please go to my politcal blog www.amisraelchai.blogspot.com

Here the links if you are interested.

For english http://switch5.castup.net/frames/20041020_MemriTV_Popup/video_480x360.asp?ai=214&ar=1050wmv pour français
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmNClo_aYgE&mode=related&search= http://www.memri.de/uebersetzungen_analysen/2006_01_JFM/tv_identitaet_07_03_06.html
http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/22/22228/1.html

Change of plans

Hey beloved global-village-people!!!!!
I am now in Haifa running 3-4 times to the bunkers each day (this morning Nasralla was my wake-up-clock.... but at least i got my lazy ass up) while packing my things to come back!!!!!
My beloved Tomer is on the phone since 2 days to arrange me a flight. It sounds like he found one now. But meanwhile don't worry, we have a bunker in the house and the sirens give us 1-2 minutes time to get to security. I only fear taking showers or going to the toilet for a longer busisness hihi. The bombing is further north, as the Israel pushed Hisbolla further back. This is good for us, yet the civilians in libanon are suffering a great deal. I cannot not say anything; i am thankful to everybody defending Israel, because down to the point that's what this war is all about no matter what the reason for its outburst was and even if the loss is greater on the other side. As i have discussed with some of you already, it is clear that there can't be a clear statement in an action where people die. There is nothing good about it. And yet, if war can be called legitimate then it is to weaken terrorists who fight a country they want to be erased from the map. But again, most people are very very sorry for the innocent souls loosing their lives and living. and as Egu put it, i do hope i can keep the AIESEC-spirit and contribute to understanding instead of hatred, therefore here once more: i never mean to speak against a nation or even against muslims as a whole, i am against terrorism and the ones supporting it. But honestly that's where my understanding ends, also as a psychologist i would say that a terrorist has a destorted perception and i doubt that tolerance is the right thing....
In the midst of this desaster there is yet a light shining: we are getting married!! We decided at short notice to do a small celebration with family and close friends first in switzerland in midseptember and then have our wedding as planned here in israel in the beginning of october.
Some of you have already heard about it and i would like to thank you all for your posts and congratulations on my conversion and the marriage.
Hope you have a more relaxed yet not less interesting summer!
with all my love
Ananda (-Eliya, my additional name i choose when entering the jewish nation)

more happy and still alive

Hey everybody, i know i owe you more than that, but better than nothing.
i have 1 minute here on the web: i am in a safe region and i also urged Tomer to come here.
i hear everyday news and got my insights which i will share latter.
yesterday i ended my process and i am now JEWISH, juhu!!!
hugs and kisses

Left, the Kotel in Israel

Right, north of Israel, Kinneret.

Crash update

It's so hot here!!! i didn't even have the power to go and write something new for you on my blog so far...zzz.
But here we go:
We had several really nice Trips to wonderful sights in Israel. the first one to the south, on a really hot day (great idea), and even though Ananda has been drinking a lot she ended up in "Magen David" (Ambulance) with a heatstroke, but at least i made a new experience,hihi.
At the same time the Kibbutz opened the pool so now i can go cool off a bit, but not always because we have seperate hours for men and women (and mixed) and i have to say it is quite relaxing! No need to care anymore for shaved legs,hihi.
I also had my interview with the Rabbi and it went fine. Now the whole group is anxiously waiting for the date when we will have our final test!
I also have my own room since 1 week, something you really appreciate after having shared your room for 4 months with someone else than your partner....but it was an experience as well.
What else... Oh yes, i have soooo many pics, but unhelpful software (so easy to blame "others").
Some of a place from another trip i took to the north where nature resembles some spots in Switzerland. the differenence was just that i paid an entrance fee whereas at home you just have it, so appreciate it guys!!!
Ah and sad last news, my beloved Kitty disappeared, either eaten by a dog or taken by someone else, because he was really a cuttie!!!!!
Bye for now and let me know how YOU are doing too!!
(all of you), xxxxxxx

Please think of me

Hey beloved people,
i have been a bit off, cause i am in a very important period of my process...
Today i had an exam (as feedback what we need to have a look at more in detail) and tomorrow i am gonna meet the rabbi. This meeting will determine whether i am ready for the final "examination" of whether i am gonna be a good jew and therefore welcomed into the family or not... sounds strange?! well, it is a bit strange but feels very good.
Anyway wishing you a wonderful day,
yours forever
ananda

The Kibbutz doesn't look bad, does it?!!
More will follow.

just look at the cat, i'm so in love with him that i look stupid... close ups will follow!!!!

And surprise: i even sometimes like children, this one especially, Reut, a real sweety i work with.

I have so many more, but it's a hassle, i try soon agaon, i promise.
Have fun and love you all!!!

(Picture-)Summary

Whether you believe it or not, i burned a cd with pics (because the usb-connection doesn't work) with the intention of giving you finally a visual impression, started writting commentaries on the pics, uploading them....
then the "tragic" news that it doesn't work and the comments lost, oh well, silly me i could have thought of saving them. Any way, i try again to sneak into an office,hihi. What happened:
Tomer moved to a new flat directly on the beach, juhu! Pad and Helena: so if you come visit be prepared for that! Makes you feel like being on a holiday!

Katan the kitty is still with us, even though we are not allowed to have him... but he's soooo cude!!!Wait till you see the pics.

One of my best friends, Shirly, got married this weekend and i had 3 wonderful days with her: Shabbat-Cala, sort of a religous form of bachelors-party, then marrocan Henna-celebration and finally the Wedding itself. It was all very touching and inspiring, but i have a bit a religious hangover, and would simply need a small shopping tour or a Ragga-party with my beloved BNC-people (Biel)!!! But more importantly, Shilry and her husband Nadav made a very important step in their lives and it was a blessing to be there!

On the whole it is simply a lot of impressions and not much time for refelction and privacy, which as you might know is pretty important for me. So i have been quite grungy lately. and who "profited" from that?? Poor Tomer.... But he is so wonderul as to always in some way of the other getting me out my movies, this time also with Rahel help. Merci Schatz!

Last words go to more of you: @ rules, thanks Marie, Yavor, Aida and Rob and Stefan for the talks, gave me a kick and makes me feel i belong. Let's simply make the vision come true and enjoy the trip (work) that leads there!!

And i send a big virtual hug to my family in Switerland and Italy especially to my amazingly wonderful brother Immanuel! And to Dominique!!

And Anina and Michi: congratulations for your new jobs!!! hope you can demonstrate all of your potential and profit from this experience!
ok, bye for now and don't give up coming back and looking for pics, some day...soon, i promise (without making it a vow).
love, ananda

Kitten

After i left the computer yesterday i went to my room (pic will follow),
did homework and then went to a barbeque (and i actually ate meat....). As we have a friend who was working till late
in the milking departement, i went there with Chedva, a wonderful girl from the Kibbutz and we brought him some of the
barbeque. I stayed there by myself for quite some time because i went crazy over the cows. i also saw a newborn.
My last statement on my profile is so true.... i love baby-animals a bit more than babies...... I guess i will have to ask again
to work with the cows instead of where i am now. Can you imagine me changing dipers... hihi. Yes i work with babies.
I got already quite used to it and it trains me for the future.... But while i can still choose not to, i prefer cows hihi.
We also have an ulpan-kitten (well what is ulpan?! it's this 1/2 year programm of studying a language or religous subjects). He is so cude and i named him Katan (which means little), after the last cat i named here: Chline (little in swiss). As you can see i just turn nuts, which shows that not much changes actually.

Ok, i guess i have to as well....

Thanks to Sue, "the world" will ahve to bear with me blogging as well.....
i am bit sceptic though, as i don't get to use the web as often as some other people.... like YOU probably.
As most of you know already, i am here in israel in a Kibbutz with over a 1000 people, and 40 of us share 1 computer. i hope this excuse counts if i won't write too often, but please check it anyway. I hope like this we can stay more in touch than up till now....... Because i love you guys and a bit i even miss you (which means a lot and i thus don't like to admit it that much).

So, what can i share as first thing?!
Yesterday we had a day off (Lag BaOmer holiday, a historical day for the Jewish people) and went on a wonderful trip to a historical site where the first israelis built a road to Yerushalaim getting around attacking arabs. So we walked this road and at the end were expected by a festival atmosphere including capoeira and pot-painting and in the evening a Gala-show where i finally danced for the first time since my goodbye-party! if you wanna go check out if you can find a pic of me: http://www.masaisrael.org/Masa/English/MASA+GALA+PHOTOS
in the meantime a big hug!!!!