I'm writing to you tonight from a sketchy internet cafe a few blocks from my apartment. Our internet has been down for the past 4 or 5 days, so I either have to pay to use it, find a coupon, or go to apertivo at a bar. Apertivo is where you buy a drink, have buffet-style appetizers, and can get online for only the price of your drink. Tonight, I'm using a coupon for one hour free wi-fi.
I was hoping I'd be able to catch some of my family or friends on Skype, but no one is online... :( Things lately have been kinda rough. After trying so hard to avoid getting sick from my roommate, I guess I just couldn't hold out any more. Now I've got the sniffles and feel absolutely horrible. Walking around in the cold all day long for classes and errands doesn't help the situation.
Today was a busy day. I had to run to the bookstore to buy my Greek and Roman Mythology book that I forgot about, go to my Italian class, then head to my Mythology class right after. When I finished with school, I signed up for a jogging club at Lorenzo de Medici. This way, hopefully I can stay in shape, while avoiding being that out-of-place American running the cobblestone streets in shorts and a sweatshirt (Italians only exercise in gyms). After that, I went to this little joint called The Diner, and got a huge, greasy, amazingly delicious cheeseburger and fries, with, get this-- KETCHUP!! One of the best hamburgers I've had in my life! After that, I went to the Uffizi Gallery, which is right behind our apartment, and bought my museum pass for 40 Euro. This gets me into like 20 or so museums and gardens for free... pretty awesome deal! After buying it, I decided to check out the Gallery for a while, since I was already there. I spent an hour gazing at all the marble statues and paintings displayed on the walls. It was amazing. I am thinking I'll be going back several times each week, since its on my way home and its free!
Ok, well hopefully I'll have working internet soon so I can update more and keep in touch with everyone... :( Email me at m.altenberg@tcu.edu I'd love to hear from everyone and anyone!!
Goodnight!
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