Oxygen Tank

...and by oxygen tank, I mean an internet cafè.

I promised myself I wouldn't spent all of my time or money in one, but this is such a great break from the old computer and the excruciating lines at the Servi.

The weather has been a bust the past few days, it hasn't stopped raining or being foggy. We keep making trips to the Pam (supermarket) and I wandered in a UCB and bought sweatpants a few days ago. I was interrogated about the purchase pretty hard. I realize it may seem stupid to buy sweats (especially ones that are tight around the ankle) but I've worn them every day and I don't think they look stupid, thank you.

Mom, that rain jacket would have paid for itself by now. I keep rewearing a wet sweatshirt...gross. Let's go back in time and slap ourselves.


Aside from a slight fiasco yesterday, the past few days have been relatively uneventful. We have been too tired from classes and thick pastas to go out like we did the first night, and to be completely honest, I think we are all a little scared to. The fear of a nasty rep is a strong anti-go-outter. I hope that changes soon.

We're required to post on the Meredith blog once a week. I don't know how much personal stuff they want and I'd prefer to just use this one, but if anyone is interested there will be more information there and you can see some of the other girl's experiences.

Yesterday was my mother's birthday as well as a girl on the trip's, Jenny Lee. Be sure to tell either one you see happy birthday!

Tomorrow we go to Florence, or Firenze (ps they are the same thing and I won't judge you if you didn't know that, but my mother will). They scared the pants off of us about pickpocketers, but as long as I cling to my stomach-fanny-pack and forsake my dignity, I should be fine. I am especially excited about the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. We'll see what I end up liking the most.

Ciao mamas.
Nat

PS If you have any questions, post them. I am afriad this is heinously boring.