So I have probable got all of you wondering what the heck! I am doing great. I have moved to an apartment in Jerusalem with one of my friends last week and the past week we spent our first shabbat in our new apartment. It was a really nice shabbat, quiet and relaxing. shabbat dinner was homemade and i was able to cook for one of the first times since i have joined the army. It felt reallt great to have a totally homecooked meal that I knew my roomate and i prepared. We are still looking for a third roomate so that the cost of the apartment will be cheap enough on my army budget.
In other news, I am still fighting with the army to spend more time in the army. I have been asking to sign more time in the army because i am enjoying my service and I want to continue defending my country. I am not ready to become a regular citizen of Israel yet. I have come to love the Israeli army and the way of life in the army and feel that this is where I need to continue working. unfortunately my commander does not agree so he does not want to help me reach my goal of getting a career in the army. I don't understand how they offer jobs and career positions to so many soldiers and many of them just want it for the money so don't acutally do anything but sit in their room of hang out for one year while they get paid a regular salary. here is someone asking to serve for more than that and is actually motivated to work.
As far as day to day news, I am still loving life and the challenges that come with it. Yes I have my ups and downs, but I am having a great time and happy. I miss everyone and think of everyone in ashland and back in the US a lot. If anyone has pictures that they can e-mail or mail me that would be awesome. I have pictures hanging up all over my room and in my locker on base and would love to add new ones.
Love,
Roxanne
P.S. The picture is from a photo shoot i did for the lone soldier center for Purim.
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