Total Eclipse of the Heart...I mean Sun

For those who didn't know, there was a total eclipse today. I didn't get to see it personally, but I saw some really neat video clips with some over-eccentric science teachers. Very cool what nature does! Have a good day everyone! Ciao Ciao.

Whatcha lookin' at?

Hey all! It's been a crazy week! With all the papers that are due, napolitano musical, choir practices, classes and work, I've been pretty busy. The best part of the week was the musical C'era una volta...Scugnizzi. I loved it! It's funny when you're learning a language and think that you're catching on and then you go to a musical performed in a southern Italian dialect and it feels like you're at the drawing board again. I didn't feel too bad when some of the people around me were saying that they didn't understand everything either! The music was amazing and very catchy.

This weekend Vance, my Ghanaian friend Yawa and I went to see The Constant Gardner, the only movie out in English this week. It was a good flick overall. The time sequence jumped around a bunch , but it wasn't too hard to follow. Rachel W. is not too shabby of an actress and Ralph Fiennes, I could listen to his accent all the time. What is so fabulous about accents?? I drool over them! And deep voices....aahhhh!!!

Anyway, I hope all of my family are doing well. I miss you all so much. My great friends, I miss you too. Kristy...my thoughts and prayers are with you and the Esslinger family. Have a good weekend. For my friends in Europe...remember that we sprung ahead this morning! Buona domenica!

Scherma con Sherraine

Saturday Vance and I went to Ostia (outskirts of Rome) to see Vance's school friend, Sherraine Mackay. She is currently ranked #1 in the world (not to brag or anything) in women's epee fencing. Her competition was very exciting to watch. They did a remarkable job. 3 of the 'old girls' made it into the top 64. Here is a pic of her competing in the semifinals in which she placed third for the bronze medal. Afterwards the Canadian team ( a bunch of great gals), their coach and judge joined Vance and I in Trastevere for a good meal and delicious gelati. We had a blast and Sherraine wrote her second novel in the inside of our copy of her first book. Did I confuse you there? GO BUY HER BOOK!!! Running with Swords! It's absolutely hilarious! She was a joy to have around and hopefully Vance and I will be able to watch her compete again in Torino in October 2006 for the World Championships! In bocca al lupo Sherraine!!!!

Spring "Sleep" Break

This has pretty much been my position for the past week. Although I have arisen for some activity. For example, Vance and I went for a bike ride last weekend. Monday I finished reading Memoirs of a Geisha and did some Pilates. Tuesday I invited a friend from Ghana, Yawa, over for lunch ( I cooked some kickass pesto pasta) and we watched Rent. Wednesday I spent the morning on trains (Boy do I love them!!! Not really!) to arrive for lunch at my friend Dani's house. Her mom and dad are completely adorable. She'd let me steal them if I wanted! Oh, Congrats Dani! (She's our valedictorian.) We watched Crash which I had not seen and lounged. I do NOT agree with the Academy Awards on giving it the Oscar! Brokeback was duped! Then I enjoyed yet another train ride home. I can't complain though cuz I was laughing my butt off reading Sherraine Mackay's book Running with Swords. Today I went on a workout frenzy..Pilates..Power Yoga...Body Sculpting...and then what the hell, some more ab work. Maybe it was from the overall lack of activity for the week, but I had some serious energy. Now I'm limping around from too many squats, lunges and crunches. Oh how I love the pain. Yes, I'm a nut and a tad bit freaky! Tomorrow I will be going to makeup some hours at work, since I will be going to Russia in April! Then Vance and I are meeting Sherraine for dinner while she is in town competing in the fencing World Cup...which she is currently ranked #1. And Saturday Vance and I will go walk her compete here in Rome. I'm pretty excited! It'll be my first fencing competition viewing. I'll let you know how she does...til then...Ciao Ciao!!!

Weekdays...Weekends...It all flys by!

The week has flown by and so much is going on. I've joined an ensemble at my university. Yet another thing to fill up my week. I love it! It feels good to sing with a group again! Boy I miss those good ole times with Mr. Nance. Remember Kristy! The sections grouped up in their corners or bathrooms in some cases. Memories.... There will be a little bit of performance since we are doing a melody from the musical A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. In April, we, a small group of 8, will perform for the university! Possibly! Who knows!

Saturday was the best!!!! I've joined the Amazing Grace Gospel Choir!!!! The group is amazing! Ha.... Amazing Grace...Get it!!! I don't think anyone's name is Grace though...maybe Graziela! They are mostly Italians singing gospel music in English. Italians haven't picked up the gospel music genre and started to create their own...so we are using the good ole fashioned Southern Gospel Music! OOHHHH!!! I'm having a blast. I look forward to next weekend! Oh This is my teacher....




The poohy thing of my week is that it is midterms. So I'm hitting the books for the next few days. Fun times! Now, can someone tell me again why I went back to school????.....oh to be with il mio amore, Vance! Ti amo Vance, ma devi farmi una grande cosa!!!!! :)

Well i'm off to study,,do laundry and cook dinner! Women know how to multi-task! Ciao tutti! Un baccione!

FEB 28th HaPpY bIrThDaY DaD!!!

Wish you a Happy Day! New Orleans was so glad you had a birthday, they even threw a few parades for you. They said it was for Mardi Gras, but don't beleive it! It's all for you Daddio!