...I called my friends in Israel and found out we are all safe!!

I wanted to let you know that I am safe.  You always hear that after an attack, everyone calls to the area to make sure friends and family are safe.  I never thought that I would be a recipient of those calls.  There was such a crazy buzz and cell phone networks were swamped and kept fading in and out.  I was able to see the building near place where the bomb was left from the roof of my apartment.  There were swarms of policemen, ambulances, and helicopters.  The street is now open to traffic, and life just keeps on going.  Luckily, just about everyone I know is accounted for and safe.

On a lighter note, I forgot a very Israeli happening.  On Purim, when I was at my friend's house for a festive meal, two 20-somethings came into our party dressed up and singing and dancing.  It was so Israeli when they just joined us and started blessing everyone and wishing us luck in finding our marriage partners!  You never know what you're going to find here!