So today started off quite hectic. After going to bed at 5am, I awoke rather easily to the sound of my alarm at 6am. (It was suppose to go off at 8am.) Being completely oblivious to the time and not comprhending anything going on around me, I attempted to wake Emily, one of my roommates, and started to get ready. Emily went straight back to bed, probably assuming that I was a nut job who needs way too long to get ready. Keep in mind... even if I decided to walk to school, though I have and use my metro pass, I would have to leave at earliest 9-9:15am.
I went to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and my hair. I washed my face. I got dressed. I made and ate breakfast. I went along with my regular routine. By 7am, I had finally realized what a complete and utter moron Iwas. By 8:15am, I decided to take a little 45 minute "nap," even though it was morning. By 9:15am, I was awoken by both my alarm clock and Amber, my other roommate. Since I was already dressed and ready, I simply threw on my flip flops and ran out the door.
As I got outside of my building and stepped out into the humid, just after rain soaked weather, I managed to slip. Realizing that these flip-flops, though Italian made, could be the death of me today, I decided to go swap them for sneakers. I rushed through the doors and into the elevator, pressed floor 4, and waited. Just a side note, the elevator is about 2x2ft... and its an elevator. Me being both claustraphobic and afraid of elevators, this seemed to be the ideal situation. I'm sure you know what happened next... That's right. I got stuck! The door wouldn't open. The alarm wouldn't sound. I was stuck in a small space, that happened to be an elevator, all by myself. That's it, I remember thinking. This is where they are going to find my body. And to think, I never had a chance to tell all those I care about that I love them one more time. PS - I love you.
By an act ofG-d, the door finally opened, and I ran up four flights of stairs. My mini panic attack was slightly delayed due to the fact that I was now in a rush to change into sneakers, and still make it to the metro stop in time to get to school by 10am.
I made it just fine. Not only was I on time, I was early. Still with my luck, I ended up leaving last. They couldn't configure my internet at first, and then my computer had no cd drive, so I had to wait for the flash drive.
This tiring session had us all ready for lunch and siesta. At 3pm, we made the journey back to school to hear our favorite Gianni, and another professor, Dr. Ponce de Leon, discuss the ins and outs of living in Rome, Roman people, traveling, and even proper ettiquette on how to pick up an Italian guy/girl. It was rather interesting.
They showed us a movie made by Gianni. He interviewed some students and put together a very sentimental movie about studying abroad at Temple Rome. As I began to get a little teary-eyed, I couldn't help but think about this magical journey unfolding before my eyes, and how lucky I was to be experiencing it. I was pumped to not waste any time, and make the most out of this incredible opportunity.
And so, after making dinner... *Menu: A simple, yet very delicous pasta, with bolognase sause, and parmesan to top... we headed down to the Colloseum to take some pictures and stroll around. The Colloseum lit up at night is a sight to behold. It looks even more grand and magestic than it does during the day. It's larger than life. The lack of people creates a more private and intimate setting to experience it in, which helps you appreciate it that much more. "Lions and tigers and..." one girl chanted. "BEARS!" I jumped in to finish her thought. "No, no, no. Russel Crowe filmed here. lol" As we giggled about what went on in the venue before us, we continued to joke. "Lions, and tigers, and Russel Crowe! Oh my!"
After taking a ton of pictures with the Colloseum and Arch of Konstanine, we wanted more. So we decided to head to the Fontana di Trevi, or Trevi Fountain. I remeber it also being quite a sight to behold at night when it is all lit up, and sure enough... it was spectacular! We jumped on the metro to Piazza Barberini, and made our way to the fountain. What could be make this friday night even better? Well, gellato of coarse! We bought some gelatto and strolled around the Trevi Fountain for a bit, and then made our way back home.
Just a typical friday in Rome, I suppose... What'd you do? ;)
Signing off,
Ciao Bella...
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