The internet in Via Nomentana has been very tricky as of late. Also, due to my personal internet situation, I've come to avoid getting online at the apartment much anymore. Please, take a look at the one place where I get a connection, and one that isn't even ours:
Yes, that beautiful, spacious little corner on the floor is where I spend countless seconds catching up with friends and family back in the States. It kind of reminds me of the song, "In My Own Little Corner" from the Rogers and Hammerstein version of Cinderella.
Anyway, really, it's not that I don't care, it's just that I can only take so much of the cold, hard linoleum floor.
Enough of that, Rome is fabulous. Besides the fact that I've been sick for almost two weeks, I still love it here. I went to the doctor today for that little cough that just hasn't gone away, and boy did it make me appreciate what we have in the States. It's not that things are bad here, it's just not as easy; especially being a student abroad. It's alright though, I'm in a different country so of course I have to expect some speed bumps. Either way, I've been thinking lately about adjusting to life here. I feel like the way of life is very easy to adjust to, the pace, the style, the beauty. But of course, being from the United States, it can be a little more difficult to get used to. I hope that makes sense. I guess it's easier for some than others to just accept the fact that things are different, I just suppose that none of us thought it would be so different. I'm not complaining one bit, I love life here. In fact, (mom, dad, don't read the next line), I don't want to come home. Of course I miss home... I miss driving, I miss my friends, I miss my family and Drew, I even miss my unintelligent pets! I've gotten out of Cincinnati for once, and now I want to see what else there is out here. In the world. In Italy. It's all so fascinating and I feel like I could do this forever!
Don't worry, I know that by December I'll be ready to come home... at least for a couple weeks ;)
Not much else to update on. It's been pretty low-key lately because I've been lacking energy from not going for more than a few minutes without coughing. BUT! In the upcoming weeks I want to take advantage of everything Rome has to offer. There are so many music festivals and clubs, performances and exhibits that are happening this month and I want to see them! I get to visit Kirsten in her world of Southern France in roughly TWO WEEKS! Ohh, I absolutely cannot wait.
OK, now that I've updated sufficiently, there's not much to say at this point. I haven't been taking pictures because I haven't gone anywhere. I will make sure to document my experiences more thoroughly from now on, I know you've all been dying in anticipation. Not to worry, I won't keep you on pins and needles for long periods of time anymore. Expect more after the weekend.
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