1.      Would you take part in a Greenpeace protest demonstration even if it includes diving into the North Sea?

It would be nice to travel to the North Sea and even dive there, but I’m not so sure that I would take part in any Greenpeace demonstration.

2.      Do you believe in superstitions? If you do, in which ones?

No

3.      Which one of the four temperament do you have: sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic or melancholic?

I have no idea.

4.      What countries have you visited?

India, China, Cambodia, Tailand, Azerbajan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Chech Republic, France, Italy, England, Germany, USA.

5.      Do you agree that we should stop to read printed media for the environment's sake?

I don't read them anyway)

6.      Do you have phobias?

It depends of what we call phobias.

7.      Would you take part in Spencer Tunick's human installations for art's sake?

I had not known who Spencer Turnick was before you asked me, and I don't think, that I have lost much. Disgusting. Certainly not.

8.      How long could you survive without your cellphone?

I never tried. Actually, I'm not addicted to this device.

9.      How long can you be under water without diving equipment?

I have no idea. Your questions are too complicated for me)

10.   Would you take part in a reality show?

No.

11.    Do you have a tattoo? If yes, could you tell where it is?

Do I look like a person, who can have a tattoo?)))

1.   I was born in USSR in 1977.

2.   I studied history at university and still think that it is one of the most interesting subjects, and it's a shame, that Israeli Ministry of education does not think so.

3.   I want to study literature - if I find money and energy for it, and, maybe, astronomy.

4.   I love children, probably because they always bring something new to my everyday life. For example while preparing my lesson two weeks ago, I found out, who Kurt Korbein was. I don’t know how I managed to miss it when I was younger.

5.   I love books.

6.   I have been working as a journalist and editor for more than 15 years, and I still like it, although now I prefer to make books more than magazines.

7.   I have been living in Israel for 6 years, but Hebrew is still a problem for me. Reading is my way of learning, and it is the biggest problem - I cannot get used to the Hebrew letters.

8.   I work as a food and prop stylist. You can find my pictures and recipes on www.jewish.ru. Unfortunately, only in Russian.

9.   Once I was on the top of Elbrus. A great view.

10.                I don't believe in forums and this sort of communication in general. That's why my comments are so random. Sorry, Leo.

Questions to Maisa:

1.   Why did you decide to be a teacher?

2.   What would you change in Israeli educational system? Why?

3.   What, according to your experience, are the advantages of Israeli School System?

4.   Where did you study English? Was it mostly learning or acquisition, and what was more important for you?

5.   Can you name 3 best schools in Jerusalem and explain why you consider them to be the best?

6.   Why English? Not physics, biology or anything else?

7.   What are your five favourite movies in Hebrew? Do you like them?

8.   Tell us something about your family and where your great grandparents are from?

9.   Your favourite food – could you give me a recipe?))

10.               Do you play football?

Larisa Shulman's challenge answered

Facts about me

1.      I passed a full ski track, although the easiest one.

2.      I visited the most important historical mosques in Turkey.

3.      When I was a child, I learned for a while in an experimental class for hyperactive children. They were supposed to learn part time standing on a rubber massage mat. It did not work out, because I am still hyperactive.

4.      I smoked hookah just once.

5.      I took salsa class.

6.      I watched some movies that I like more than five times.  

7.      I draw if I have time. I drew a set of illustrations for a children's story. 

8.      I spent a month in Germany writing my thesis about post-modern German art.

9.      When I colored my hair into red, I turned into a little bit wild. It changed my personality.

10.    When I go aboard, I drive crazy everyone who travels with me, because I got to visit as many museums as possible.

11.   I probably would never win in lottery, because I have never bought a lottery ticket.

 My answers to Edna

1.        What was your best vacation? It was in Rome. In was not like in the movie. However, it was in summer and it was amazing.
2.      What series on TV do you like the most? I watch series quite rarely. The only one I remember is about a couple of geeks.
3.      When were you the most happy? I guess when I was a baby, but I do not remember that time.
4.      What is your favorite song? "Happy birthday to you!"
5.      What is your earliest memory? I am in a baby stroller staring around.
6.      What is your favorite smell? The smell of roses.
7.      What is the funniest thing you have ever done? Climbing on trees.
8.      What is your favorite book, and why? It is not easy for me to choose just one. I guess, when I was a child, it was the most illutrated book. Unfortunetly, now I focus more on context and it is confusing.     
9.      Why did you decide to be a teacher? I like to work with children. I guess I want to be useful for them.
10.     What do you most enjoy eating? Sorry, I do not know. I just know that I most hate raw oysters, which I have eaten once.
11.      What is your favorite place? Trevi Fountain in Rome. For me, it is the place where movies and reality meet together.      

My questions

1.      Would you take part in a Greenpeace protest demonstration even if it includes diving into the North Sea?

2.      Do you believe in superstitions? If you do, in which ones?

3.      Which one of the four temperament do you have: sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic or melancholic?

4.      What countries have you visited?

5.      Do you agree that we should stop to read printed media for the environment's sake?

6.      Do you have phobias?

7.      Would you take part in Spencer Tunick's human installations for art's sake?

8.      How long could you survive without your cellphone?

9.      How long can you be under water without diving equipment?

10.   Would you take part in a reality show?

11.    Do you have a tattoo? If yes, could you tell where it is?

    Dilara, you are tagged!

  

Edna Tzur's facts, questions and answers

Facts about me:

1.     I am married.

2.    I have four beautiful children, two boys and two girls.

3.    I'm in my fourth year in D. Yellin, last semester.

4.    I love art and museums.

5.    Every year I travel with my family to a different country.

6.    In our last visit to Canada we went to a baseball game of the "Toronto Blue Jays". We enjoyed every minute.

My son Daniel

7.    I love sports. If I could, I would have worked out all day long!

8.    I have three brothers.

9.    My favorite TV channel is the "Health Channel".

10. I cook huge meals, but I never bake!

11.   I hate math, thank g-d my husband is an accountant…

Answers:

1. What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Purim.

2. What would you do if you were the last person on earth? I'd party…

3. What would you do if you won one million dollars? If I won one million dollars I would buy a house for each of my children. If there's any money left, I would visit a place I have always wanted to– Hawaii.

4. What is the craziest thing you've ever done?  Answered this questionnaire…   

5. Why did you choose to become a teacher? I chose to become a teacher because I love to teach, and I love children, who give hope in our lives.

6. What kind of music do you like? I like all kind of music, mostly classical music.

7. How many countries have you been to in the world? I've been to many countries. Canada, Turkey, Greece, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, England, Monaco, Romania, Thailand, and more.

8. What did you like about these countries? When I travel abroad, I like to see the different cultures and traditions, the people and the beautiful views. I also love to visit museums.

9. If you had the chance to change something in world what would it be? I would try to make our world and our governments understand that they must use our tax money in order to increase our quality of life.

10. What is the most expensive clothing item you have ever bought? Don't remained me. A few years back, I bought a really expensive dress at "Kikar Hamedina" and wore it only once.

11. Are you superstitious?  I am, especially when it relates to my kids.

My 11 questions:

1.      What was your best vacation?

2.    What series on TV do you like the most?

3.    When were you the most happy?

4.    What is your favorite song?

5.    What is your earliest memory?

6.    What is your favorite smell?

7.  What is the funniest thing you have ever done?

8.    What is your favorite book, and why?

9.    Why did you decide to be a teacher?

10. What do you most enjoy eating?

11.  What is your favorite place?

Dear Larissa you are tagged!  :)

11 facts by Etti

11 facts about myself:

1. I have one child whose name is Ofek. He was born on November 11, 2011; a very special date.

2. I spent all of my maternity leave in the hospital because my son was born prematurely, three months before the due date.

3. I've been bitten twice by two cruel and dangerous dogs (German Shepherd Dog and      Rottweiler.)

4. I traveled to India and Nepal for 6 amazing months.

5. I almost met my death while taking a boat from island to island in Thailand.

6. I like blue very much.

7.  I suffer from acrophobia and bungee jumping is not for me!

8. I hate the winter season because it's very cold and gray.

9. I live in my childhood house, and I even sleep in the same room.

10. I like to bake cookies and cakes.

11.  I worked as a ground stewardess in Ben- Gurion International Airport for 1 year.

Answers to the questions:

1.       If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would do things that I usually can't do due to lack of time or work. First, I would open the day with a delicious breakfast in bed. Then, I would sunbathe in my garden and read books. After that, I would eat lunch and of course I wouldn't miss my siesta/ afternoon nap. Afterwards, I would spend quality time with my husband and my son which includes watching a movie or even just talking with them about their day.

2.       What one thing would you change if you had to do it over? When I was in junior high, I studied Arabic for 3 years and was very good at it. Unfortunately, in the tenth grade, I had to choose my major. I chose the study of art, and today I would choose differently and continue my Arabic studies. I think that it is a very important language especially because in Israel there is a big Arabic population and knowing their language can be very helpful.

3.       My favorite memory is from my childhood. I studied in a small religious school in my hometown until the fifth grade. (By the end of the fifth grade I had to find another school because the number of pupils per class became very small and eventually it closed.) I really liked this school because it had a very warm atmosphere, and it reminded me of the time when where everything was more pure and innocent. (It was in the 80's.)

4.       What is the one thing that should be taught in school that isn’t already? I think that Nutrition is a very important issue. Pupils should learn more about having good eating habits.

5.       If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to? I would go back to 2005. In that year I traveled to India and Nepal for six months and it was a very fun and exciting period of my life.

6.       If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, what would it be? I would like to live in the world of the T.V. show "Friends" because I would really like to hang out with them in "Central Perk".

7.       If you could get away with a crime, would you? If yes, what would it be?  I truly can't think about a crime and I wouldn't want to get away with committing a crime because I am a really ethical person.

8.       Why did you choose your profession? I chose to be a teacher because I think that it is an interesting and varied profession. I feel that I learn something new every day from my pupils.

9.       What would you do if you were the president of your own country? I would add one more day to the weekend. It would be great for religious and secular people who are very stressful and nervous and want to rest at home or just be free to do whatever they want.

10.    What book has influenced you most? THE ART of HEARING HEARTBEATS/by Jan Philipp Sendker.It is a very recommendable book.  I read it a year ago, and I couldn't stop reading it. I found myself thinking a lot about the story after finishing it.  

11.   If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? I would like to learn how to scuba dive.

My 11 questions:

1. What is your favorite holiday?

2. What would you do if you were the last person in earth?

3. What would you do if you won one million dollars?

4. What is the craziest thing you've ever done?

5. Why did you choose to become a teacher?

6. What kind of music do you like?

7. How many countries have you been to in the world?

8. What did you like about these countries?

9. If you had the chance to change something in world what would it be?

10. What is the most expensive clothing item you have ever bought?

11. Are you superstitious? Why or why not?

Yep, I am finally doing it!

Facts about me:

1. I am from Uzbekistan (a doubly landlocked country that has a border with Afghanistan (try to guess what is another landlocked country is. There are just 2 of them)).
2. I used to be a complete tomboy. My favorite activities were climbing on trees, jumping from roofs of one floor houses, catching tadpoles and street fighting.
3. I have the cutest daughter. She is  6 months old and makes me absolutely busy.
4. I am married to a man that inspires me, he bakes the best cakes. I am lucky ;)
5. My hobby was photography and painting (when I had free time , I don’t have it anymore)
6. I studied in music school. I stopped to play piano after 4 years of everyday practice. I wish to start playing piano again since I didn’t do it for 10 years.
7. I studied in design school . My specialization was interior design and decoration.
8. I have a BA in International Relations from a University in  Kazakhstan (it’s a country where people eat horse meat, it is  their national dish (don't get upset yet, in multicultural Uzbekistan the Korean population eats dogs)).
9. I have been living in Israel for 3 and half years(in different cities: Netania, Hod HaSharon, Tel Aviv and now Jerusalem).
10. I lived in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Poland and Ukraine. It’s a wonderful experience to live and study in different countries.
11. The last thing I found out about myself is my love of gardening . I never had opportunity to plant and take care of my own plants since I was always moving from  place to place. We still have to move from one place to another but accompanied with pots of flowers :) (yeah, I speak with my flowers).

1 .What was your first job ever?

2. When was the last time you cried?  
3. What is your favorite food?
4. What would you take to a deserted island?
5. Do you have a nick name? What is it?
6. What is the last SMS you received? And from who?
7. What is your favorite movie?
8. What was your childhood dream? Did you accomplish it?
9. Are you a cat or a dog person?
10. What is your favorite hangout?
11. What was your favorite TV show as a child?

Answers to the questions:

1. My first job was as a model, when I was 16 years old.
2. I think  it was two weeks ago. I laughed myself to tears with my family.
3. The food my husband makes.
4. Bed with plenty of pillows and big warm blanket.
5. I don’t have it
6. The last SMS I received was from SHILAV. I can’t stop buying clothes for my baby.
7. There is no such a thing as favorite movie for me. When I was a kid I watched several times “Gone with the Wind”( Scarlett O’Hara was a symbol of femininity for me).
8. I had too many of them. I believe in the phrase “be careful what you wish for , your dreams might come true.”
9. Cat
10. Home
11. My favorite TV shows was Disney Cartoons (DuckTales with uncle Scrooge).

My questions to the lucky person:

1. If money was no object, what would you do all day?
2. What is your favorite memory?
3. What is the one thing that should be taught in school that isn’t already?
4. What one thing would you change if you had to do it over?
5. If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
6. If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, what would it be?
7. If you could get away with a crime, would you? If yes, what would it be?
8. Why did you choose your profession?
9. What would you do if you were the president of your own country?
10. What book has influenced you most?
11. If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be?

Etti you are tagged!