"Dear Mommy"
As I look back and reflect on what the last two weeks or so have been like... it's hard to believe that it has already been almost a month since arriving in this country. Yom Kippur came and went. Daddy and Adina came for a week plus over Sukkot. The apartment search felt like it was never going to end... and the job hustling will never end. I have dealt with Israeli bureaucracy in its finest, set up a bank account, had my first interviews in almost all Hebrew, and have learned that most apartments here don't come with fridges and ovens.
I have truly learned the value and what it means to put yourself out there. I joined a sand volleyball group, a baseball group, I workout for my interviews, and officially landed my first personal training client! Networking is the most real thing ever. And I am grateful, beyond grateful for everyone who has leant a hand in helping me begin my journey. When people say, the world responds and feeds of the energy you put out there, I've never felt that to be more true than now.
At the same time though, as much as I am learning new things every day, trying and learning and trying again, I am far from alone. While yes, I have been the one to put myself out there, having the confidence knowing that my support system is stronger than I could have ever imagined, makes it that much easier. While I miss sharing the ups and downs with my mom, and I know she would be providing me with both my fair share of feedback, support, and knowledge, I am thankful to have my family (both in Israel and Stateside) listening and fully supporting me. I'm learning a new culture, lifestyle, and hustle, and I am loving every minute of it. Who knows...maybe one day I will even make some money off of it!
Reading the reports in the news of one of the most EPIC Oct'snow'ber in Colorado recent history, I am incredibly jealous of those getting on the slopes, but not even for a minute am I missing the 10 degree weather. It's November 3rd, I'm sitting outside at a cafe, its 75 degrees, the sun is shining, and the weather is perfect.
As so many of you know, I have worked tirelessly to find myself, the right mentally, and my place in the world. I have preached a healthy balance of mindset, work, exercise, and doing what works for you. While the hustle is real, and the reality of bills and lifestyle hits hard at times, I know I am exactly where I need to be. I pray for each of us that we find our balance, find the best mentality, and do everything in our power to set ourselves up for success. Because there is truly nothing greater than feeling a sense of peace, happiness, and wholeness as we live this wild and crazy life.
Thank you all for following, support, sending love, and being there for me on this journey. I hope I can give back even a tenth of what you have all given to me. Now come visit, because I miss you all too much <3
xoxo, with so much love,
jordi
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