My past break, inter-semester break, was great. I spent it, once again, in London. I got to go to Camden Town, a market as colorful as the ones in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, and to London Zoo. London Zoon is much more about experiencing than looking when compared to what I remember of Brookfield Zoo and Lincoln Park Zoo. At London Zoo there are monkey areas and a butterfly area. In these areas a person walks around while the animals roam free; the person is limited to a path while the animals have the full room/are to explore freely. Monkeys approached the group of us as did butterflies which would land on any colorful person.
During this break I also had a lot of time to think on what, so far, I have thought about going away from home. My conclusions. . .
I do not regret going to Scotland and I do not plan on turning back soon. This country has shown me a lot of new culture and has provided me with a chance to see parts of the world I would not have otherwise been able to see or would not have had the confidence to see.
I believe I am the same person that left Des Plaines just a few months ago. However, I have began to appreciate technology and my friends more. I enjoy every skype date I have with someone and wait for more news from America to find out what's going on. I miss a lot of CJHSers, but have made plans to see them in Israel and in the USA; I never quite lose touch.
When I first got here I lost a lot of motivation to workout and run. As of second semester I have begun to change this. I go to the gym more and plan to join sports teams in the future. I was offered a spot on the frisbee team in the beginning year and should have taken it. I won't let that opportunity pass me by again.
Overall, I am happy I and enjoy where I am. I encourage people to go abroad, but warn them of who and what they will miss (parents, friends, walks to synagogue and relaxed shabbatot).
I am reminded of what a home is and where my home is.
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