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)