Erev Shavuos (or ShavuoT)

I am spending Shavuos with my seminary. There is a meal tonight, some teachers are going to speak, then we are walking to the Kotel. I remember how incredible is was last year. We walked to the Old City and through the Arab shuk (it was closed...not to worry) and everyone was singing and dancing. It was awesome. Then my friend is going to bring me and some other girls to a married couple she knows that lives nearby for lunch. Then we are going to trek back to seminary, sleep for a while, then have dinner with the school. For the second day, my cousin who lives nearby offered to make a meal for me and some friends. My grandmother is staying there and she needs a second meal anyway.

As thrilled as I am to be in Israel, part of me wishes that I was back at home. I miss my family and friends. I really wish I could be at the NCSY Shavuaton in Boston tonight, so I could see everyone from the Shabbaton. Such mixed feelings. I hope to enjoy myself over Shavuos and I am pretty sure I will since I have a lot of good friends here. They are all going to be leaving the country within the next two weeks, but I will still be here. I am glad that my sister lives here and has 2 of the cutest kids ever to keep me entertained. I know the time will fly by fast, so I am not worried about that. I can't wait to see you all. Please keep in touch for the next few weeks. I really need it. Thanks!