End on 2011 & Beginning of 2012

Since I've been back, I've basically been volunteering all my time with MDA.  I work at least 40 hours a week, and I love it!  Everything, from checking the ambulance to drinking coffee with the drivers, to hanging out with the other volunteers, to getting food delivered to the station, to watching loads of MTV, to learning new Hebrew, to actually going on calls.  I work on the ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulance, called the Atan.  We also have a BLS (Basic LS) called the Ragil or Lavan.  The other type that Karmiel doesn't have is a Natan, which is an Atan with a doctor.

I usually hate mornings, but this is a reason to get me out of bed with a smile at 5 am, which a lot of people know is no easy feat.

Last weekend, I traveled down to Tel Aviv and spent a few days with my friends from the MDA Course.  We went to the beach, went shopping, ate amazing food, and spent New Year's together, which was so much fun!  I 'accidentally' left some things in my friend's room, so I guess I'll just have to go back soon!

Today we went on a tiyul to Tel Hai and to the Hulu Lake.  Tel Hai is the site of a battle, and we took a tour of the area and learned a lot about the region's history.  Hulu Lake is man-made, but so incredibly beautiful!  We rented these 5 person bikes and rode around the area for nearly two hours and had a picnic there.  Hopefully, the pictures will be up soon!

Now, however, we are celebrating a birthday by going out to eat a very nice chocolate restaurant, and then I work the night shift with MDA; my life is pretty much perfect!