I've Got The Biggest Balls Of Them All

Title above: Big Balls - AC/DC. Song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W-fIn2QZgg 

Mood: Getting excited
Music: Internet Radio - Old School Hip Hop


Tomorrow is moving day! FINALLY! 


But getting to this day wasn't so simple you see? Everything in Israel is difficult. Trying to accomplish things on a daily basis always has some complications. Going to the bank. Calling the internet company to transfer services to a new apartment. Registering for electricity. All of these regular mundane tasks you would think can be done quickly and simply. But NO. Not in Israel. 


I think that living in Israel toughens one up. Makes you grow some balls, if you will. Yes, although I do get frustrated and complain about things here, I think at the end of the day I grow more of an appreciation of what I get and how I got it. I feel more aware of my surroundings and what it takes to live here successfully. Not to say I was ever a pussy (except for maybe in the sharing emotions department), but I feel more comfortable opening my mouth and saying something rude to someone so that I can get through to them. It's just a part of the culture here. You don't get customer service with a smile here, there is no sucking up to make the customer happy. Here, you are told how it is, and sometimes you are told "no" just because. Having 'big balls' is an essential part of living here. You have to fight for what you want and not take "LO" for an answer. 


See you Americans are spoiled. Things in America are pretty simple to deal with, including the mundane tasks I mentioned above. Life is simpler for the most part. Smiles, greetings, fakeness. It's the American culture. It's one thing I cannot fucking stand, but that's neither here nor there.  This post isn't about me complaining. About America nor Israel. This post is more about appreciating the aspects of a struggle and a challenge. And it's about how happy I am that my character is growing and becoming stronger (I think). Though if you ask Lana and Jon, they'll probably say I've become crazier since I've moved here.  Now that I think of it, they always say the older I get the crazier I become. 


Anyway, with frustrations come wonderful things. No place is ever perfect. Offsetting horrible customer service is an overall sense of warmth from most people. People here are always willing to help you with anything they can. People here will start conversations with you out of nowhere and offer you advice on something they see you are struggling with. They will always try point you in the right direction. To me, this warmth of culture outweighs other negativity and it is something that doesn't deter me or make me regret my decision. Also, let's not forget that Israeli guys are yummy. Also, not such a bad reason for staying :)