Happy August!!!

Wow! So many things, not too much...such is life. Rome is hot! Yeah, yeah, heat wave in the US. Try it without air conditioning! Holy Shit! I'm sitting on the divano, attempting to type, but I feel like all hydration is being sucked out of me. Fun times, let me tell you.

After all the excitement of the World Cup, I got to celebrate my birthday a couple of times thanks to Yawa and Audra. Another year. What a great year though. Rome has been good to me. I started part-time work at the university for summer only. They kick me to the curb September 1. Can't complain, I'm ready for bigger and better things. I've also started volunteering at the beach. I'm the first aid chic! Tons of fun. I love old people! So there goes my week now. I may not make the big bucks, but I feel that I am serving a purpose and helping people. That's what matters!

Friends. July has been a month of friendship. Many of my friends have settled back in the US. One in particular has gone to Ghana. Yawa, I miss you girl. Yawa is an amazing lady. She just radiates positive energy. I think we have taught each other many things. She's given me such love and also new friendships that I plan to cherish forever. I'll miss singing with her. Of course now we are planning how to either get her back in Rome or us to Ghana..for a visit. Vediamo.

I'll be taking a little vacation mid month as most Italians do. This time I am going to Calabria. Fun fun in the sun. Like I need more sun damage. But I love being tan. Being tan puts you on the next level of hotness. And I'm damn hot! Pics to come! I'm needing more time with photoshop! Haha just kidding. We have 3 computers at home and I can't remember where I put all my pics. Later guys.

So have a great first of August. Lots of love!

Campioni del Mondo 2006

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!! FORZA ITALIA!!!

Fratelli Italia! Amazing! Incredible!

Great game for Italy as they defeated France in the penalty showdown yesterday! It was a tense and nailbiting game up until the end. Materazzi, Cannavaro, Buffon, Piro and many others did a spectacular job.

The streets were wild and crazy as Romans and Italians and everyone else celebrated their team's victory! I joined many in the prancing, jumping and singing in the fountain alongside Piazza Venezia's monument Victorio Emanuele. Only this night were the celebrations allowed to go wild and free as the police were just onlookers. Any other day, one would be arrested! Even a lonely bus was overtaken and climbed upon! Statues donned Italian flags, walls were randomly painted with "Campioni del Mondo", signs and flags waving in the air and fireworks were shot off. The national anthem being sung by patriotic voices! Other than the occasional song calling the French bastards and one of their mama's is a putana, the celebration was all in good fun!

An amazing night after an amazing game. I am very honored to have been apart of this special night for Italy. Grazie Italia!!! FORZA ITALIA!!!!!! SIIIIIIII!!!!!

GGGGOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!

ITALIA vs GERMANIA! 2-0

WE KICKED THEIR ASSES!!!! Everyone from the Black Eyed Peas to the World Wildlife Fund were calling on Italy to beat Germany.

Vance, Stu, Marcy, Yawa and myself went to the Abbey Theater to watch the game. Only in the touristy area of Rome can you find a pub that has more english speaking waiters that don't speak italian! Ha! Too funny!

Our sweet Italians played wonderfully! Only in overtime did they show Germany who's boss, dominating the field and securing the win with 2 goals.

The roman streets were full of routy shouts and song! Flags hung out of most car windows and held by motorcycle passengers. It was an original site. Piazza del Popolo was filled with a swarm of people. I look forward to watching the final game on the 9th! It'll be a gong show! I'm so glad that I am in Rome to experience it all!

Thanks Reuters for the pics.