Today's the day

What a life-changing week! Between the Brazilian Blowout (worth every penny and more), the shellac manicure (I'm still in awe) and my brand new iPhone (love at first sight)... I feel like I'm a brand new woman!

Okay... perhaps the above are life-improvers rather than life-changers. The Brazilian Blowout is going to save me endless time and energy... I can now actually spin at 6AM, shower and dry at the gym, and still be where I need to be on time, stress-free and looking good. That's priceless.

I'm not sure how often I'll actually do the shellac manicure but it's comforting to know that I can pay for a manicure that won't chip the next day. This is largely a part of why I've been doing my own nails for the past few years. It seemed cost-effective and I actually find the process relaxing. Plus, I love being able to dry at home.

And the iPhone, oh the iPhone. I can now take outfit photos in which you'll actually be able to see what I'm wearing! What a novel concept!

But perhaps the most life-changing event of the week is yet to come. I leave for Israel tonight.

...and I haven't even finished packing and have about ten errands to run before the car picks me up at 4. So I just want to say this. Thank you all SO much for your support over the past few months. I have no scheduled posts or guest bloggers lined up, so this will officially be the longest hiatus in JGIWC history. I am told that free WiFi is prevalent in Israel so I am going to attempt to tweet when I can. I return to New York on Christmas day and I look forward to catching up with you all then.

I will leave you with these parting words of advice that Nana gave me: "Remember, love. Don't bring home an Israeli! Bring home a nice American man."

I love you all! Happy early Hanukkah!