Hello all, it seems like it's once again reached that wonderful time of the month... blog time! :) It always amazes me at how much has happened since my last blog, it's crazy how many things can take place in just a couple of weeks! Though I guess it just means more to write about, so all's good.
I just spent about the last hour sitting on our balcony and watching this awesome thunderstorm outside. It's so incredible!! I mean, I don't know about anyone else, but here in Cape Town we don't really see too many thunderstorms, and this one was certainly a storm and a half! I absolutely loved it though - the lightning was so bright it almost seemed like daylight when it flashed.
Of course, that hour that I spent watching the storm was actually meant to be spent studying for my exams, which officially start on Tuesday with maths and dance (an interesting combination of courses, I'm sure you'll agree). Although I did already have one exam last week. It was my Italian oral exam, and unfortunately non รจ andato bene :(
So, yes, I guess I should be studying, but I've found that I can be very easily distracted, so I've learned not to expect too much from myself...
Anyway though, what can I tell you about the past month. I'd have to say that my highlight was definitely our Shavuot event for which we organised a mechanical bull and also cowfull's of dairy products! I honestly cannot remember the last time I ate that much cheese! It's good though, cos I was probably a bit low on calcium anyway :)
So besides shavuot, I haven't really been doing all that much. At least not all that much that involves leaving the house. I'm sorry to say it, but I think I may have become a bit of a couch potato. Or rather a computer potato I suppose. But luckily Strauss forced me to go out with him last week, despite all my moping and sulking and refusing, and this night out helped me remember how much fun going out actually is, and also made me realise how much time I've been spent cooped up in the house and how unhealthy it is. So now I'm totally amped for going out, though I guess I'm gonna have to wait till exams are over. Oh well...
Ooh, and one more cool thing, before I forget. So for our house supper last month we decided to go for an Italian feel, which was definitely a good choice! And at the restaurant we went to, they have these little cards that you can fill out with your name, to say you ate there, and so we did. And the next week our names were published in our local area weekly newspaper as "Seen as Col'Cacchio". There were quite a lot of other names too, but ours were pretty noticeable, slab bang in the middle of the page! So we've stuck up a copy of the paper in our house to show people where we ate the other night :)
And on that happy note I think I'm going to love and leave you. Feel free to wish me luck for my exams - no doubt I'm going to need it!
The next time I blog I will be carefree and relaxed while enjoying a well deserved holiday!
So till then
ciao
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Sudan talk Humbling and Hard Hitting
Hey everyone
I thought i'd write thios week to teel you all about the intriguing and sad talk we had at the house the other night.
we invited a bunch of people around to hear three guys, two from Sudan and one from tanzania speak about the situation in Darfur, were there is currently a genocide taking place.
The talk was especially emotional, as one of the speakers had come close to losing his life when he was beaten up by militia in Darfur. The incident left him in a coma for two months.
The speakers explained the political climate that led to the fighting, and gave personal insights into what they had been through. After they had told their stories we engaged in a question and answer session where guests asked whatever was on their mind. The questions ranged from, 'What's it like being a refugee in South africa,' to 'How can the fighting in Darfur' be resolved.
As sad as the experience was, it was also educational and insightful, and i think everyone at the house that night gained alot from it.
Here's to manner more guest speakers and nights of learning at the Moishe House Cape Town.
Daanie
Israel... what about the poor?
hey moishes
so, studying for exams...
hmmm judicial precedent. yes, we have law in south africa too!
so interesting news in Israel, where the labour party is going to be electing its leader in a short while
we're rooting for the socially aware ami ayalon...
i think that Jews around the world are too preoccupied with the security situation in israel, and forget that (unlike in the past) the country has massive social issues that it has to deal with:
foreign workers, poor immigrants, a fast increasing socio-economic gap, racial tension etc.
if the government doesnt work on this soon, it could begin to kill the country from the inside...
anyway, just a thought - would love to hear others opinions
getting back to the books now
cheers
so, studying for exams...
hmmm judicial precedent. yes, we have law in south africa too!
so interesting news in Israel, where the labour party is going to be electing its leader in a short while
we're rooting for the socially aware ami ayalon...
i think that Jews around the world are too preoccupied with the security situation in israel, and forget that (unlike in the past) the country has massive social issues that it has to deal with:
foreign workers, poor immigrants, a fast increasing socio-economic gap, racial tension etc.
if the government doesnt work on this soon, it could begin to kill the country from the inside...
anyway, just a thought - would love to hear others opinions
getting back to the books now
cheers
Strauss Log
Hey Comrades
So, I am hard at work on a subject that has been subverted, like most things, and turned into something so removed from the world and anything interesting that I feel like I am suffering the same fate. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Im talking about economics. If the devil had a name it would be Advanced Macro & Micro -3020F. The sad thing is how it has so much potential for good, but at present it really is a 'dismal science' which is in great need of adjusting its theory to reality instead of serving the powers that be
So how am I otherwise? I am fairing well. Been having a good month in the house. been getting a touch more sleep, eating a bit too many noddles for my stomach to handle but am still maintaining my healthy veterinarian diet.
Am quite looking forward to the holidays beginning, going off to Durban to hep run a camp at a luxury resort which should be amazing. Then I plan on going on roadtrip, from Durban inland through Swaziland to JHB where I have a meeting 9 days later.
Otherwise I'm reading some interesting books which are capable of adding alot of texture and depth to my life so here are some interesting facts from the books that I am concurrently reading:
- John Maynard Keynes was a Homosexual (which means he should have been stoned to death)
- Engels loved Marxs so much that he took the rap for ones of Marxs blunders and told Jenny (Marxs wife) that he impregnated Marxs maid where infact it was Marx!
- Words can create feelings in someone through igniting ones imagination. Starting up and exciting this imagination is a great skill to have when talking to females.
- The JNF is quite a problematic entity...
- Israel and the Arab world never really wanted to go to War in 1967...according to some
So a few words on my lovely house and housemates...
- Kevin doesnt like it when I leave food out in a pot for people to eat, hes obviously not a socialist
- Daanie smokes too much and can't talk English within a 30 minute period from rising in the morning.
- Barnett perms his hair and actually doesnt have naturally curly hair
- Emma is a self-hating Jew who has persecution complex - she tries to be a victim due to the fact that she is female, reform, a converted BA student, and unloved by family,friends and lovers alike.
Other than that I would love some time to come to the USA to meet all the other Moishe House niks even though of late I have been meeting new people in CT which is great!
Im off to gym now to heal my bumb knee...
Peace out,
Strauss
So, I am hard at work on a subject that has been subverted, like most things, and turned into something so removed from the world and anything interesting that I feel like I am suffering the same fate. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Im talking about economics. If the devil had a name it would be Advanced Macro & Micro -3020F. The sad thing is how it has so much potential for good, but at present it really is a 'dismal science' which is in great need of adjusting its theory to reality instead of serving the powers that be
So how am I otherwise? I am fairing well. Been having a good month in the house. been getting a touch more sleep, eating a bit too many noddles for my stomach to handle but am still maintaining my healthy veterinarian diet.
Am quite looking forward to the holidays beginning, going off to Durban to hep run a camp at a luxury resort which should be amazing. Then I plan on going on roadtrip, from Durban inland through Swaziland to JHB where I have a meeting 9 days later.
Otherwise I'm reading some interesting books which are capable of adding alot of texture and depth to my life so here are some interesting facts from the books that I am concurrently reading:
- John Maynard Keynes was a Homosexual (which means he should have been stoned to death)
- Engels loved Marxs so much that he took the rap for ones of Marxs blunders and told Jenny (Marxs wife) that he impregnated Marxs maid where infact it was Marx!
- Words can create feelings in someone through igniting ones imagination. Starting up and exciting this imagination is a great skill to have when talking to females.
- The JNF is quite a problematic entity...
- Israel and the Arab world never really wanted to go to War in 1967...according to some
So a few words on my lovely house and housemates...
- Kevin doesnt like it when I leave food out in a pot for people to eat, hes obviously not a socialist
- Daanie smokes too much and can't talk English within a 30 minute period from rising in the morning.
- Barnett perms his hair and actually doesnt have naturally curly hair
- Emma is a self-hating Jew who has persecution complex - she tries to be a victim due to the fact that she is female, reform, a converted BA student, and unloved by family,friends and lovers alike.
Other than that I would love some time to come to the USA to meet all the other Moishe House niks even though of late I have been meeting new people in CT which is great!
Im off to gym now to heal my bumb knee...
Peace out,
Strauss
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Man I love Summertime
Its getting warm out and recently the house has had a shmorgisbord (is that spelled correctly?!) of outdoor events. Its funny that when you're working, summer just seems to creep up on you. Anyways, I finally made it to play Banner Outs in Marina Del Rey. Let me tell you, it's on its way to becoming the new beach sport of the century. Adam Ward's team kicked butt for a while, however, Peter Barnes' team reigned supreme in the end. That's what happens when you're a Grade A pitcher.......Pssshhhhhh.
The BBQ's from this month have also been a highlight of the weekends. Nate's friend of work surprised us with a pinata out of the blue filled with all sorts of goodies (some of which are a little more PG-13 rated) which she eventually destroyed after Nate and I had a go at it.
I hope all the other moishniks are enjoying the warm weather as well.......remember to have as many outdoor events as possible (especially all the east coast MH's)!!!!
~Dave
The BBQ's from this month have also been a highlight of the weekends. Nate's friend of work surprised us with a pinata out of the blue filled with all sorts of goodies (some of which are a little more PG-13 rated) which she eventually destroyed after Nate and I had a go at it.
I hope all the other moishniks are enjoying the warm weather as well.......remember to have as many outdoor events as possible (especially all the east coast MH's)!!!!
~Dave
So time really flies in the Moishe House South Africa.
It's Hard to beleive that another month ahas come and gone. I already wrote this blog once, and my stooopid computer deleted it, so alas my tolerance for a long blog has been stunted somewhat.
What I'd like to talk about in this blog is a personal challenge i overcame this month. you see for some time now (to Levi's dismay) i've wanted to organise a mechanical bull for a moishe house event. And Finally, lo and behold the perfect oppertunity came round:
SHAVUOT! It all makes perfect sense. Shavuot is the celebration of reveiving the Torah...and what i ask you happened before we recieved the torah? We prayed to a goden Bovine. So now in 2007, before our Modern Shavuot Limmud, we ride the Bovine in all it's glory.
What a great event.
Kev
Friday, June 1, 2007
The air up there
In response to David's post, which I (Leo) sincerely appreciate, I ask him to ride his bike to work. About two weeks ago we here in the washington area (DC that is) had the annual bike to work day. It made me wonder, why do we only have one day?
Perhaps it can be like Hannuka, with 8 crazy nights (always have a flashy red light and helmet while riding at night). I love riding to work. Sometimes its my only escape for the day, and almost always my only exercise.
I recently read an article about urban cyclists and how there are many groups that aggressively pursue more bike friendly roads, laws, etc. We should support these hippies and tree huggers, for, as David said bikes are a great way to get around and good for the environment.
There is only one problem. Now that three of us in MHDC have bikes, our first floor is getting jam packed with cycles. Not only have I decided to make David cycle to work (because I will do it too), but I have decided he must trade in his BIcycle for a UNIcycle. That would be quite a sight!
Now, my friends, I must put on my helmet, my too tight bike shorts and go. Have a great weekend!
Leo
Perhaps it can be like Hannuka, with 8 crazy nights (always have a flashy red light and helmet while riding at night). I love riding to work. Sometimes its my only escape for the day, and almost always my only exercise.
I recently read an article about urban cyclists and how there are many groups that aggressively pursue more bike friendly roads, laws, etc. We should support these hippies and tree huggers, for, as David said bikes are a great way to get around and good for the environment.
There is only one problem. Now that three of us in MHDC have bikes, our first floor is getting jam packed with cycles. Not only have I decided to make David cycle to work (because I will do it too), but I have decided he must trade in his BIcycle for a UNIcycle. That would be quite a sight!
Now, my friends, I must put on my helmet, my too tight bike shorts and go. Have a great weekend!
Leo
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