Sorry about the lack of updates everyone. Life here has become chaotic in the past month. I officially started work on the 6th of October, so I have not had a lot of time for personal writing. I figured I would use this opportunity to get you up to speed on what I’ve been doing.
My usual work week is Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. I wake up at 7:30 so I can catch the 9 o’clock bus, which allows me to start work at 10. My tasks can be as mundane as research to as exciting as capturing photos from a conference for use in an article. But the most thrilling thing is getting to write. Getting to see my name on piece that is being read by hundreds of people is thrilling, and tells me that this is something that I can definitely see myself doing for the rest of my life. So far I have written about a video editing app, a remote-controlled paper airplane, and panel on video game design in Israel. These are experiences I would never have had in the states, reaffirming my belief that this trip was the right one for me to take.
When I’m not at work I am exploring Tel Aviv, while also going about my day-to-day life. This includes going to the gym, doing laundry, and grocery shopping. I’ve also been exploring the shops which line the streets I live on, the Shuk, and the Nachalat Binyamin artist market, which occurs every Tuesday and Friday. I’ve also been trying different foods and restaurants. Israel, much like New York or Las Angeles, does not have its own distinct culture, so it has taken to embracing all cultures. Culinary tastes come from the Middle East with street food like Shawarma or Falafel, while fine dining can come from Japan or Italy, with numerous pasta and sushi restaurants.
The beach is still common destination, however my relaxations spots have expanded to include strolling Nachalat Binyamin and observing the wears of the various artists who fill it. This street tends to be less crowded than the Shuk, and getting to see the creativity on display is fascinating.
There are the bars and clubs that Tel Aviv is known for of course. The differences between them and the ones in the states are far less noticeable. They are usually loud and filled with the scent of sweat. The only major difference is that they have no qualms of skimping on the alcohol in a drink (and I should know. I am a trained bar tender).
The cultural events that I have been able to attend are ones that I am unsure I would have been able to in the states. Last Saturday I attended a concert put on by a Mizrahi band, which combined traditional Mizrahi songs with American funk music. I also participated in a startup conference that my company put on, which allowed me to attend my first tech conference, and get a behind the scenes look at how conferences like it are run.
After this posts my posts will become less about my day-to-day life here, and more about my thoughts on the world.
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