Superbowl Monday?

So a lot of big American events have happened while i've been in israel- the election, ravens games, playoffs, the inauguration. And, I've spent them all (a bit pathetic, i know) at the same place- an American sports bar- Mike's Place. At all the events there have been Americans who come out to see them. The Superbowl, by FAR had the biggest turn-out, even though it didn't start until 1 A.M. so it was technically superbowl monday.

Although it's not my first time, or second, or third, or fourth, experiencing and American event in Israel, it's still always an experience. I sat at the sports bar on Superbowl sunday surrounded by Americans- probably all the Americans currently in the Tel-Aviv and surrounding areas and cheered on the teams we wanted. When the National anthem came on we all stood up. It was weird as for the past 5 months I've stood for the "Ha Tikva" (Israel's National Anthem), and I was now standing for The Star Spangled Banner. 

I love being here in Israel and sometimes I get scared and sad when i think about even going back to the states, but Sunday was a fun reminder of home and my pride for the states.