July 15, 2009 – Gotta learn to think like the Philistines

With the weather cooling just a bit today, I grabbed the opportunity to do some chores. But they were all retail chores and somehow I just missed the big sales, paying full price for all the things I’ve been saying I’ll pick up all year. Everything from furniture polish to a dress for a wedding. When I got home a friend called to make sure I’m coming to some of the free or cheap events in Tel Aviv this week – from La Scala in the park to the farmers’ market in the port with jazz and tasting to the opera classes in yaffo. Why did I think in terms of shopping instead of entertainment? My mentality is all wrong. I have to stop thinking in terms of what must be done and start thinking in terms of letting the city happen in my presence.