Sunday, December 03, 2006
Yes, I'm still alive
I'm in between travelling seasons, with my first Sunday off in over a month. I figured I'd put some thoughts down while I had a moment. A lot's been going on, and I may even be moving. So what has been occupying my mind? A lot of things. A lot of business ideas, as well as views on relationship issues. I've even had some thoughts on personal responsibility. But nothing that made me say, "I need to blog this!"
I guess I'm just thankful that my move has been going so well. I've been getting out for Shabbos, and meeting friends for dinner during the week. I've attended numerous Simchas without having to travel, and I have a great adopted family to tell about my day when I get home.
But am I changing? Am I becoming a New Yorker? Am I still a modest Ben Torah or am I a self-centered fool? It would be stupid to suggest that a person isn't affected by their surroundings. I see how well many of my friends have done since leaving the four walls of the Yeshiva. Is it just a matter of time until I join them, or am I different?
I guess I'm just thankful that my move has been going so well. I've been getting out for Shabbos, and meeting friends for dinner during the week. I've attended numerous Simchas without having to travel, and I have a great adopted family to tell about my day when I get home.
But am I changing? Am I becoming a New Yorker? Am I still a modest Ben Torah or am I a self-centered fool? It would be stupid to suggest that a person isn't affected by their surroundings. I see how well many of my friends have done since leaving the four walls of the Yeshiva. Is it just a matter of time until I join them, or am I different?
# posted by Josh : Sunday, December 03, 2006
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Josh, you've always been a self-centered fool, and it has nothing to do with living in New York. We've yet to go out for dinner, just me and you...and matahari.
You don't need to join them, you founded them.
You don't need to join them, you founded them.
If ya cant beat em,
join em!
Well, only if it makes you long term happy.
join em!
Well, only if it makes you long term happy.
# posted by 
: December 04, 2006 1:18 PM
: December 04, 2006 1:18 PM
I've been reading your blog for a bit now, trying to get a sense of you. I had a few q's that I think will help me out in my quest to "label you"...being that you are assured I "won't be able to".
On what part of life and your journey through it will your emphasis be when you are married with children?
What is your reason for your payas?
What is your take on why you have what to do with members of the opposite gender, with seemingly no gedarim?
P.S. It is important to me that you fully understand that I am basing all of these questions on my limited understanding and perspective of "you" through all which you have presented and I have understood here in your blog. I am happy to be told otherwise and/or learn otherwise.
On what part of life and your journey through it will your emphasis be when you are married with children?
What is your reason for your payas?
What is your take on why you have what to do with members of the opposite gender, with seemingly no gedarim?
P.S. It is important to me that you fully understand that I am basing all of these questions on my limited understanding and perspective of "you" through all which you have presented and I have understood here in your blog. I am happy to be told otherwise and/or learn otherwise.
# posted by : December 05, 2006 12:36 PM
: December 05, 2006 12:36 PM
P.P.S. You didn't mention your hebrew name anywhere. What is it?
# posted by : December 05, 2006 10:53 PM
: December 05, 2006 10:53 PM
I'm Kelly,
from Arabia,
and I'm 21 y.o
Hi, Girl and Boy
I've studied English sinse this Autumn .
It's very difficult for Me! Really hard!
I want like to meet girls and practisice My English with them.
Thanks all!!
from Arabia,
and I'm 21 y.o
Hi, Girl and Boy
I've studied English sinse this Autumn .
It's very difficult for Me! Really hard!
I want like to meet girls and practisice My English with them.
Thanks all!!
# posted by : December 07, 2006 1:12 PM
: December 07, 2006 1:12 PM
You'll have to make up your own mind whether your local housing market has hit a peak. But you should be aware that prices of buy-to-let flats are already falling in some areas.
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# posted by : December 08, 2006 9:28 AM
: December 08, 2006 9:28 AM
Oh my goodness. Josh Goldman.
Lovely to see you on the internets.
Shavua Tov,
Wolkin (yes, that one)
Lovely to see you on the internets.
Shavua Tov,
Wolkin (yes, that one)
# posted by : December 10, 2006 1:40 AM
: December 10, 2006 1:40 AM
As a result annual house price growth dipped to 7.9% - the first time the yearly growth rate has fallen below 10% since 2001.
"As we move into the summer, the housing market will become a bit more liquid," said James Carrick, an economist at ABN Amro.
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"As we move into the summer, the housing market will become a bit more liquid," said James Carrick, an economist at ABN Amro.
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# posted by : December 10, 2006 6:04 AM
: December 10, 2006 6:04 AM
Sorry Peeps. You know I love to respond quickly. Part of the problem of being a New Yorker is being expected to work late.
Ah, Dudie. Always have my back. Dinner the other night was awesome, if a little out of hand. Too bad MH refused to join us.
Anon- True, in theory. But I hope to never give up trying to beat them.
MH - I'll cover my share. And maybe even give you a ride back, so you can see the true power of an Acura...which is currently getting new brakes in Montreal. Make up your own story.
RIT - See my new post. Success is a very personal measure, and I think those that are most objectively successful are those that define their success personally. My success is based on my abilities, so I have to find those goals that are just beyond my grasp. Too easy, and I'm still a loser. Too hard, and I'll never get there. Now relationships, that's vague. But communication is the key. Which I'm terrible at.
Anon - Loved your comment. Sorry I couldn't respond to it quicker. 1) I don't think a person should ever be too narrowly focused in their life. At any point, you may be more focused on your school, your spouse, your job, your kid, or your community. We each have limited resources. But we should strive ways to connect and contribute our strengths to all of the areas we care about. So hopefully, when I'm married with children, that will only expand my world, not close me to the rest of it. 2) Please see my old post. 3)Um, I guess my new post answers that. PPS) I'm really not sure why you would expect my Hebrew name to be here, but since everything else about me is on this site, why not that as well. It's "Chuna Yehoshua Reuven ben Tzvi Levi HaLevi v'Chana Leah. Truthfully, I'm not sure of my mother's Hebrew name, because frankly, I never really use it. I appreciate your questions, though. Part of the fun, and challenge, of exploring the blogosphere is trying to get to know the bloggers, and I can see that you're questions are well placed.
Ah, Elster. Glad to know I still got it.
D - If you're offended by my NY stereotype, start saying Good Shabbos to everyone on the street! Like somebody suggested above, if you can't beat them, join em.
Hi Kelly, welcome to the internet. I'm not a girl though, so you might have to practice your english elsewhere.
BB - Na, the blogosphere just found out that my blog was a prime market for "male enhancement" inititiatives. I changed my settings awhile ago. I just used to be much better at reading my own blog.
Anons - Who spams blogs with random stats on the housing markets? There aren't even any links to suck in any traffic. That's the worst spam I've ever seen. Now, I wonder if those facts are made up.
Wolkins - Been missing you man. One more victory for the blog! You and I are catching up, stat.
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Ah, Dudie. Always have my back. Dinner the other night was awesome, if a little out of hand. Too bad MH refused to join us.
Anon- True, in theory. But I hope to never give up trying to beat them.
MH - I'll cover my share. And maybe even give you a ride back, so you can see the true power of an Acura...which is currently getting new brakes in Montreal. Make up your own story.
RIT - See my new post. Success is a very personal measure, and I think those that are most objectively successful are those that define their success personally. My success is based on my abilities, so I have to find those goals that are just beyond my grasp. Too easy, and I'm still a loser. Too hard, and I'll never get there. Now relationships, that's vague. But communication is the key. Which I'm terrible at.
Anon - Loved your comment. Sorry I couldn't respond to it quicker. 1) I don't think a person should ever be too narrowly focused in their life. At any point, you may be more focused on your school, your spouse, your job, your kid, or your community. We each have limited resources. But we should strive ways to connect and contribute our strengths to all of the areas we care about. So hopefully, when I'm married with children, that will only expand my world, not close me to the rest of it. 2) Please see my old post. 3)Um, I guess my new post answers that. PPS) I'm really not sure why you would expect my Hebrew name to be here, but since everything else about me is on this site, why not that as well. It's "Chuna Yehoshua Reuven ben Tzvi Levi HaLevi v'Chana Leah. Truthfully, I'm not sure of my mother's Hebrew name, because frankly, I never really use it. I appreciate your questions, though. Part of the fun, and challenge, of exploring the blogosphere is trying to get to know the bloggers, and I can see that you're questions are well placed.
Ah, Elster. Glad to know I still got it.
D - If you're offended by my NY stereotype, start saying Good Shabbos to everyone on the street! Like somebody suggested above, if you can't beat them, join em.
Hi Kelly, welcome to the internet. I'm not a girl though, so you might have to practice your english elsewhere.
BB - Na, the blogosphere just found out that my blog was a prime market for "male enhancement" inititiatives. I changed my settings awhile ago. I just used to be much better at reading my own blog.
Anons - Who spams blogs with random stats on the housing markets? There aren't even any links to suck in any traffic. That's the worst spam I've ever seen. Now, I wonder if those facts are made up.
Wolkins - Been missing you man. One more victory for the blog! You and I are catching up, stat.
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