Nothing beats a sunset over the sea in Tel Aviv. Today was a bit cloudy though so the sunset was not as colourful as it usually is but it was beautiful nonetheless. The sunset certainly cheered up my dull and gloomy day because of the text message I received earlier in the day from the school in Moscow. Anna sent me a whatsapp message to let me know that they no longer want me at the school. First she blamed it on the drop in the ruble, then she said it was b...

Ozzy looks so cute and totally calm and relaxed all snuggled up in his towel just after his weekly bath but trust me, it's all part of his weekly act. As the towel comes off, he goes jumps up and runs around the house like a crazy peron, growling at the cushions and whatever is in his path!

Went shopping for "school" shoes. I was planning on buying winter snow shoes when I returned to Russia but much to my delight, someone, here in Modiin, was selling brand new Uggs at an unbelievably good price so in addition to my 'school" shoes, I bought winter snow boots. I also went shopping for school materials such as crayons, felt tip pens and balls. These are more for my private classes as we have materials at the school. So much for my suitcase being e...

How I miss my weekly coffee and pastry at the mall. It's good to be back in Israel and indulge again. Only this time, with Chanukkah around the corner, the shops are filled with sufganiot (סופגניות) so of course I indulged and enjoyed every minute of the chocolate laden sufganiyah (סופגניה).

Beautiful day for the beach! Ozzy and I went to Tel Aviv and spent the day at the beach. Ozzy barely made it home before passing out on the couch! After spending the day digging holes, chasing pigeons and playing with almost every dog he walked past, I'm not surprised he came home exhausted!