Blink Twice and Life Changes

"Do you realize that all of your friends here are Torah submissive?" I said this to my sister as we drove home from our weekend visit north. I couldn't help but feel slightly jealous knowing I'd be returning home to live out my observance alone, at least as far as my peer group is concerned. She is not only my best friend but was my only buddy who shared my faith and desire to submit to Torah. We helped keep each other accountable when we were with our non-Torah friends and could encorage and support each other when we were discouraged about something we didn't understand. So with the reality of her moving almost 3000km away for good kinda stinks.

However, I know she is happy.  I've also seen first hand that she will be gaining a great family and that helps. I guess the downside to having strong family ties(unlike those in this week's parshah) is that it is a lot harder to let go. On the bright side I guess I don't have to worry about leaving her behind all alone, who knows where I could end up now! Maybe I'll finally get to move to the Yukon without feeling bad about it (good sarcasm is totally lost in written form) :p ....na my parents would kill me :) (hi mum!) So needless to say, now more than ever, flexibility is top of the list for my "ideal job". If you have any suggestions forward them to my secretary....due to budget cuts that means me.

I have to smile just a bit though. Having been the recipent of many woes of expected and dreaded spinsterhood for nearly ten years (and constantly trying to affirm her otherwise) it is reeeeeally hard to not say "I told you so!", with a huge grin on my face, more than, at least...once a day! ha ha, no, I don't do that but I think it a lot :)

ah HaShem is good, He is bound to surprise you sooner or later! Lila tov y'all

p.s. I know what you're thinking "another blog so soon?!" - Excuse.....trouble sleeping, got a cold and...I am piano-less remember :P