Weekdays are harder than weekends

Hi!

The weekdays seem to last longer then all the days of the weekend combined. Weekdays are full of repetitive actions, go to class, sit in Rinaldo's and work on homework, eat Mensa, and go to sleep. It takes a toll on me. I hardly ever step foot outside the J-Force on weekdays, especially these last few weeks because the rain has been non-stop. I look forward to little trips to the market and the tabacchi's because they are a chance to breathe fresh air.

Weekends are very different. Rain or shine, I will not let myself stay indoors. I will take advantage of every minute of my weekends whether I am traveling or staying in Rome. There will always be an adventure waiting on my doorstep or in this case outside the gates of the JFRC. I don't know what is in store for me this weekend. Maybe an Italian movie at a theater downtown, or a Gelarteria crawl? Whatever it is, fun is in store.

This week was full of ups and downs. I'm trying very hard to look at the positives, sometimes though, I fail miserably and fall into a downward spiral of tears and fears. Thank God for Marriam and Katherine. I don't know what I would do if they weren't hear to provide hugs and ears to listen to my highs and lows. They put things into perspective for me and pick me up when I can't seem to see how to get up on my own. I love them so much.

Calcio was cancelled this week due to rain. I never knew how much the little activities I look forward to affect my outlook on my days. When I found out Calcio was cancelled on Wednesday night I was mess. It was something I had been looking forward to since the previous Wednesday. Calcio is a chance to get out some energy, aggression, and have fun. Its cancellation was a huge bummer. I got over it...eventually. But I dwelled on it for the rest of that night. The rain seems to ruin a lot of things here. It's something I need to get over and embrace somehow. I can't stop the rain so I should learn to love it. Maybe I'll just dance in it...

Last night I had a great time with some really good friends at a bar in Monte Mario, Maes. I had a drink, a Cinderella, that I'm not even sure was alcoholic. It tasted purely of pineapple and oranges and happiness. We played National Geographic Memory at the bar. I enjoyed every minute of the night and it helped that I won the game! My competitive side made an appearance and Katherine and I especially, had a few minor tiffs but all is well now. I thought she was going to pull off the win, she was on a roll towards the end of the game!

Today, I felt the sun shine and a positive attitude from the minute I jumped off my top bunk for my early class. This weekend will be fun. This next week will fly by. My parents, my sister and Sydney and her mom will be here TWO weeks from today! Something to look forward to, and that's what I need!

Ciao, all!