Wishful Thinking

Hey! Seeing as this is my first post, I'd like to thank a couple people. For starters, thank you to Yoni for introducing me to this blog site. Thank you to the bosses in Yeshiva for the electricity, you just never know here. Also thank you to Youtube for entertaining me while I type this.
Now to business. As lone soldiers, we get certain benefits. Things that seem insignificant to most but are so crucial and exciting (to use) for us. So a bunch of people found out that the army had already put on our I.D. card 120 sheck to spend at your friendly neighborhood supermarket. The catch was that you had to spend it before March 1st (that meant two days to spend it) because they give you monthly and there is no carry over. However when I went to cash in on this 'free' money and buy some assorted snacks to last me the week, it didn't work! In fact when I found out that it had worked for others who have the same exact dates/unit as me, I went again thinking it was a one time fluke... but it didn't work again! Twice I was dethroned, thinking I had the chance to go on a 120 sheck (approximately 30 dollars) shopping spree only to end up walking home empty handed. I tried to console my sorrows by buying an ice tea at the local market but it just wasn't the same. I mean, what does this mean? Does this mean I have not officially joined the army? Should I be worried that maybe they don't know I exist? It just boggles the mind. Well now the month of February is over and March has begun. I plan on testing the card this Friday at a supermarket near the central bus station as I make my way up to Chaifa to visit Rachel and Yoni! Whether I will be successful or not does not matter, because in the end I will have Shabbat to console me!
Last week those of us going into the army before Purim celebrated Purim Katan (its a long explanation... lets just say there are four Purims this year! Its insane) at one of the guys apartments. We bought a 160 sheck (around 40 dollars) salami, got some chummus and pitas and feasted. It was a lot of fun... and we were back in time for night learning! Is that jealousy I sense? I know... I know.
So between learning with Michael in the afternoons via skype and with my last remaining chavruta (learning partner) at night, I've been brushing up on the classics.  Lord of the Rings (extended version), Gladiator, Robin Hood Men in Tights etc... and Seinfeld! I believe I have nine seasons worth on my laptop... its amazing right Abba? I realize I've seen most of them but they always put me in a good mood. Considering the loss of a potentially amazing shopping spree, I need it! Now to eat dinner, I'm guessing Kugel and Rice with chummus on the side. Its everywhere.