La Primavera Romana Della Signora Stone

Have you ever read/seen "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone"? It is a Tennessee Williams novel turned film...Vivian Leigh and Warren Beatty did one version of the film. Anyway! Mom and I went to a Roman ballet interpretation of this novel. Interesting. The story itself is risque! Widower searches for companionship...male escort...falls for him but he really wants her money but he also cares for her! Crazy! Mom loved it! Very modern! Costumes were 50s style and a few scenes the dancers only wore teddies or tighty whities! All the old broads in the theatre were getting a show for sure! Hell, even the prima ballerina has to be in her late 50s. And the male lead was rubbing all up on her.
Overall I liked it! If you are in Italy/Rome and it's in production...go see something different! Have a great day!

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Mom and I had a great time at Cirque Du Soleil's performance of Allegria. The bendy girls were the best of all. But the bodies were so nice to look at...of course I'm talking about the guys!!! The music was excellent too. All live! The clowns were cute and entertaining. We've never seen these guys live before, so it was quite the treat for us. Almost like being a little kid again! If there is a Cirque Du Soleil show near you...go see it! Google em'!!!

SCHOOL'S OUT!!!!!

Farewell Reception at Castel Sant'Angelo

Exam week is over. Busy week! Well Auguri to me! I am completely done with university and will obtain my degree in Italian Studies May 26th. No overwhelming feelings as of yet, but I am sure it'll hit me later. To end the semester just right, AUR held a farewell event at Castel Sant'Angelo in the Vatican. This is the fortress, for those who have been to Rome or read Angels and Demon, where the pope would go to escape and hide using the secret passageway. In A & D , I think, this is where the brotherhood's main place was. It's been a while since I read it! So Vance and I went and I said my 'goodbyes' to many friends and a few 'see you arounds'. It's a great group of people. I think the waiters serving the prosecco and wine were in disagreement though. There was quite the crowd hoarding the table for alcohol! Crazy kids!

So now I am trying to figure out what to do with all my free time! I am still in the gospel choir and will continue that! I have a few volunteer activities lined up and will start that after all the guests visit. Mom is due to arrive next week and we will cover some ground. I'm run/walking the Race for the Cure in honor of my aunt Debbie who is fighting her current battle with cancer. Then there is a trip to Paris and a Cirque Du Soleil show to see. Tons of fun in a short time. I hope the weather participates.

I'm excited to see my friend from high school Lacey who is coming to Rome with her husband. and then Marcy, Stu, and Chris are coming to visit too. My Shock Trauma ladies, Deb & Angela are also bringing their spouses to Rome and doing a bit of touring. So exciting times ahead!

Happy Belated Birthday to my nephew Corey and Brenda, Kristy's mom. TANTI AUGURI A VOI!!!! Happy Anniversary Craig & Brenda!!!

I hope you have a great weekend! Bacione!!

Relax...It's Labor Day

Doesn't this kitty just give you a warm cuddly feeling!!! (Grazie Dani!!!)

If you are sitting at home and not doing anything...get off your ass and go outside! Take a walk!! Most of you probably have the day off!! So go enjoy the fresh air!

My Labor day is almost over. I started the day with a test of my patience, but when does public transportation ever run on time (specialmente a Roma)!!! I enjoyed a lovely choir practice this morning too. Then a few of us took a walk in the amazing park of Villa Doria Pamphili. It's so amazing how big that park is! It goes on and on. I'll have to bring my camera next time...but of course the picture wouldn't do it justice. After a couple of hours of walking, we stopped for an aperitivo and enjoyed the afternoon. It is such a beautiful day in Rome today! Then I had to walk to the train station as the buses had ceased to run after noon! I'm glad I live near a train station!!!

I hope that you all have a sort of similar positive experience with your day off. Enjoy it! Most of us have become too overstressed in our daily lives and don't take the time to just enjoy being in nature or with friends/family taking it easy! So take a deep breath of fresh air and enjoy the day!