Miriam's Update

Hey All,

I decided to write an update on whats going on in my life to all those whom I love so much but maybe don't get to talk to as much as I'd like.

I came back to Baltimore from a wonderful Yom Tov vacation in Memphis. I had a rocky start mainly because I missed being busy with my family and felt like I was coming back to an empty apartment and only school work. But I took a short weekend trip up to NY this past Shabbos and had a great time.

I took the MegaBus on Thursday evening to Manhattan where I met my friend in Stern and stayed over in her dorm. On Friday we walked around a bit and than took the train to Brooklyn.

I parted with my friend, Barbara and was on my own with luggage and bags to take another train than walk from the train stop to my friend's which was about 15 blocks. Thank G-d, it wasn;t too cold outside, but as I was shlepping along I was thinking "if i were in Memphis, Dallas, or even Baltimore- any frum person who saw me would offer me a ride, but yA RIght that would happen in Brooklyn. Than Low and Behold a car pulled up next to me and a girl about my age asked me where I was going? I right away recognized her from Malka Moskowitz's pictures and said "O Hi Yehudis" and she was like Woah, how do u know my name? I jumped in her car and she knew exactly where my friend Rivka lived. She didn't know who I was, she just felt bad for how shleppy I looked and offered me a ride. Even in Brooklyn people can be friendly!.

I had my very first Shabbos ever in Flatbush at my friend, Rivka's house. We mainly stayed in her house but it was fun to be with her. She's getting married in a few weeks so it was especially nice to spend quality time with her.

On Motzai Shabbos, Malka's Friend, Yehudis(from before) picked me up and we went to STaten Island. I went to sort of help try to set up for Malka's vort in the shul with her friends, but Malka wanted me to get to meet Yitzy(her chassan) so I left the shul and ran some errands with them. it was really nice to spend time with them. They very cute together!

On Sunday Morning I took a bus back to Manhattan and spent some more time wit Barbara than came back on time to get dressed for the Vort. Grandpa was already at the Moskowitz's when I came back so I went with him to the Vort. Grandpa was introducing me to all of Yitzy's relatives etc.. as usual he was very funny to be with. After enjoying seeing some of my friends and cleaning up from the vort, Grandpa kindly drove me to Stern college and sponsored me a cab to catch the Mega Bus that was later that night. Everything worked out with MegaBus and I tried to sleep as much as I could. Im not gonna write all about my adventures when I arrived back to Baltimore, but if you want to know feel free to ask me all about it.

But Baruch Hashem my attitude has really picked up since I got back. Today I started a new job which is to be an assistant at a 4 year old school in someone's house. The teacher, Miriam Lando- converted her basement into a classroom. There are 22 students, and they all very sweet. Its definetly a busy and hectic job. I come in the afternoons after morning classes and than run aftercare so usually will get to be home b y 4 PM. The school is about a 10 minute walk from my apt. so Thank G-d its really working out.

I have lots of Midterms coming up within the next 2 weeks so its busy, and as always GREAT to have Suri nearby!

For Shabbos- Rabbi Heber (a shul Rav and one of my teachers) invited me for Friday night, and probably a friend will stay by my apt. and than we'll go to Suri's for lunch.

K- I hope to hear updates for ya'll as well! Miss you!

Love, Miriam