Trials and Tribulations

Moving to a foreign country can be so frustrating! I finally managed to purchase a cell phone, but I can’t figure out how to use it because I don’t speak Hebrew. My internet access is limited since I don’t have access in my room, and I hate feeling so isolated from friends and family. I can’t understand food labels, or menus, or signs, or just about anything else for that matter. I’m totally dependent on the good-graces of English speakers. Even though most Israelis speak at least some English, my life here would be much easier if I could speak Hebrew. Daily tasks here seem to take much effort. Good thing I don’t have a return plane ticket, because I would seriously consider using it.