1. You are not alone. There are lots of us who know exactly how exasperated, frustrated and overwhelmed you are feeling.

2. Where else can your clothes dry in 25 minutes, and your hair in less than five?

3. Even if you think you didn't accomplish much today, if you managed to smile at someone, then believe us, you did.  And if you accomplished half of what was on your list, (especially if any of it involved Bezeq) then you had a GREAT day.

4. Every Friday you can fill your home with masses of fresh flowers, for next to nothing.

 5. Where else can you shop every single day of the year...as long as you can remember what religion your shopkeeper is and don't mind what you buy.

6. They cut diamonds here. 

7. Although grocery shopping can be frustrating when you can't read what things are, it can also lead to wonderful discoveries, like strawberries and cottage cheese. And the fact that most of the time, fellow shoppers are happy to help out and translate.

8. Still feel like crying?  Let it all out....

9. ... and then remind yourself that all the people who were less than polite to you today have to live here forever.  You get to go somewhere else.

10. And although it may not seem like it to begin with, at some point you will be able to write your own list of things that help you find your way here.