Designing A Home

Hi guys. I must say first of all that the move to Tel Aviv went eventually smoothly (after forgetting my laptop at the dorms haha), though it was sometimes painful and very tiring.

 

Let me now tell you about the designing part.

First, I've been collecting art for some time now, but I haven't had the space to hang it all, so the high ceilings in my new place were the perfect chance. Plus, now that I'm living finally alone I was able to utilize all the space for my benefit. Take a look - the Astronomy and The Hobbit posters from London, a poster of my favorite place in Jerusalem at night, A copy of the Guernica, from Spain, Stonehenge at night, Rabbi Road by Avi Tsarfati, 3 pictures I got as a gift from a talented friend, and more.

 

I'm very sentimental, so I've collected throughout the years many objects of small price but high value - fan I bought in Madrid, Chopsticks my friend gave me from her trip to China, an oyster I've received from the Republic of Georgia, a flower from my ex, a compass from London, a frame I got when I was 13 from my then-best friend, a small Statue from Amy from Etsy.com and many more. They all carry memories, and they all make me smile.

  The statue --->

 

 



Last thing - I wanted the kitchen to feel homey as well, so I played with the colors of the mugs and the kitchen towels. Plus, I've decorated with a bird sculpture I received as a gift and a pot holder that I used as a picture. The fridge is decorated with magnets, both received and collected (Georgia, China, London and more), and the paper holder is a fun gift from my mother (amongst others).
I don't have much to tell about the bathroom besides advising to decorate it with cute scented ornaments, which will make the place a fun place to be in. And that's it for now :).

 

 

By the way - yesterday I had a housewarming party with many of my close friends, and I want to take this opportunity to thank them all again for coming, for the gifts, for the good spirit and for loving my new place!

Goodbye Dorms

The Mt. Scopus dorms. I've lived there for almost 2 years. I've endured problematic roommates and interesting ones. I've built my little home, had my first love, hosted my first party, had my first breakup and generally have gone through a lot there. The truth is that the dorms will always feel like a home to me, and I'm thankful for the sanctuary they've given me, and the beautiful settings for my photographs.
So, this post is dedicated to my previous home - my dorms, I will miss you, and thank you so much for the good and the bad moments - I've learnt from them all.

He Took The Midnight Train Going Anywhere

Enough has been said. Enough has been speculated. Until the autopsy's results I'll stop trying to guess the reasons. And I hope everyone else does too. And don't get me started on the haters who blame girlfriend... Just stop. It's ruining his memory, and I think he would have wanted to be remembered for his work and for what kind of a person he was. I know I would have... If you insist on learning a lesson from his death - cherish what he tried to convey in his lifetime - genuinity and selflessness.

If you don't belive me (and why should you? I didn't know him) - at least listn to his friends:
http://www.eonline.com/news/438997/cory-monteith-s-friend-talks-glee-star-s-kindness-towards-terminally-ill-fan-substance-abuse-struggles

So, this post is humbly dedicated to you Cory. Rest in peace, you'll always be loved and remembered for the amazing human being you were and the talent that the world was so lucky to witness, even though just for a little while. Thank you for YOU. RIPCoryMonteith.

Formula 1 and a Lesson

Hello to all!
A couple of weeks ago the Formula drivers and cars made an exhibition race in the streets of Jerusalem in a huge production, never before seen in Israel. Half of the main streets in the city were shut down for that. And it really was amazing. I've forgotten how much I appreciate good cars and a well built Ferrari engine. The downside was the lack of shade in the bleachers, what caused my mom and me severe burns on our arms and necks.
The lesson - always keep your sunscreen close when going out in the summer. After the pain wore off the horrid tan lines remain to remind me of that lesson. Even in Jerusalem - the sun can burn your ass off so be safe...
At least we enjoyed ourselves in the show itself. Not that it was worth it in the long run... Lesson learnt.

Jerusalem Film Festival 2013

I've always been a big fan of the Jerusalem Film Festival - It's one of the best chances we have in Israel to feel like Hollywood. The films are mostly beautiful and thought-worthy, but sometimes they're pure junk, like I've witnessed first hand a couple of years ago with the disgusting and otiose "Balada Triste" that actually gave me nightmares...
This year I went to see the premiere of the Israeli "Hunting Elephants", which also opened the festival, and although I'm not a big fan of Israeli cinema - I quite enjoyed it. Even my mother (who was my date) did. The only thing I have to warn you before going - remember that it's one perspective of human and male-female relations. The director doesn't know how to build, or doesn't want or isn't interested in powerful women characters, and never has been, and that's why the character of the mother annoyed me so much. The men are sexist and racist, and a bit one-dimensional, but the mother was a complete caricature of 50's women.
So when you go watch the movie, remember between the laughs that it's only a story, it's only the vision of the director, and the things are portrayed in a certain way to build the character of the child as an orphan, to help him mature and become a man by losing his father and basically his mother as well. Too bad that the director and writer couldn't find another way to make him lose his mother than to make her a sad character who sleeps for money with her disgusting boss because "she doesn't have a choice". It seemed at times that she's using her child to extract money, and definitely using herself to do so. And that's not the right message for a family movie in 2013.
But, to sum it up - it was a great experience, as always, to see the Israeli crowd coming to Jerusalem from all around the country to support the festival, and to feel a bit like abroad. Too bad that the film that was chosen to open the festival was chosen because of its commercial potential and not for its quality or message. Till next year.