Happy Halloween!

Wow, this is sort of becoming a monthly blog, isn't it? Let me give you the run down on what's been happening here in Roma. First of all, work is running my life at the moment. Between lessons for the school, private lessons three nights a week, and three nights a week at the pub, I'm quite exhausted. But I'm still managing to find time for a little fun.

Here's a little example; on Monday evening I worked at the pub (unusual but I was filling in for someone). I got home and into bed by 3:15, woke up at 7:15 because I had made plans to have a classic Italian breakfast (cappucino and cornetto while standing on your feet) with a girl before work at 9:15. I had a lunch break from 2-3 at which time I met up with a different girl to have a sandwich in the nearby piazza. Then from 3-4:30 I had a lesson after which I headed home to relax before I had a private lesson at 7:30. The problem was that the university students have been protesting here in Roma practically daily for the past 2 weeks so the traffic in the center was completely shut down and I had to walk home in the rain. Guess who isn't supporting the students? After my private lesson I met with yet another girl for a couple of drinks at a place near the lesson. The day ended at 12am for me! Of course, everyday isn't like this one (thankfully) but I'm trying to do everthing I can everyday to keep myself busy and entertained.

In other news, I'll be heading to Dublin, London and SEATTLE (!!!) for nearly the entire month of December. The first eight days will be in Dublin and London and then I'll be in Seattle until the 29th. Mark your calendars, stock up on the Coors Light, Hershey's Chocolate, Welch's Grape Juice and all of the other American goodies that I've been missing for the past two and a half years cause I'm going to see all of you very soon and as much as possible.