Fa$hion

        So I am having a hard time NOT shopping here in this part of the world.  Everything is just ridiculously cute and never seen in stores back home.  I haven't gone crazy and blown all of my money, however, I have done some shopping here in Roma.  The locals here are said to be able to spot foreigners a mile a way, and I am proud to say that Alyson and I have been mistaken for Italians a few times now :) woohoo! I would hate to look like a tourist...when in Rome, do as the Romans...at least that's what I've always been told.
        For all of my family, just to let you know, Alyson and I have been getting along and loving every minute of this experience with each other! So don't worry about any of that.  It has been amazing and although I get homesick most nights, I am still thankful and happy that I am able to be here in this historical and breathtaking country.

         Classes have been good so far, I LOVE our teacher that is here with us.  He is so much fun and wants to be in the real classroom, out in this beautiful country, as much as possible and not stuck in an actual classroom.  I have learned so much by simply exploring and going off with Alyson and finding our way around town (although Alyson might be slightly better with her street smarts, I think I am getting there too!!)  The subway and train system is kind of confusing, but I am catching on sure enough-which is a big step seeing as I am known to be the one to use my GPS to get around Canton, Ohio.
        On a side not, today I was walking through our pitch black hallway because I didn't feel like feeling around for the light switch and I thought I knew the hallway well enough to get through without complications. Well...that wasn't the smartest idea. I ran face first into a complete wall...yes, full out white wall-just walking through it as if I could pull a Harry Potter move or something.  Embarrassing.  Thank goodness no one was there to see.
        OH!  I am getting quite good at my bargaining skills, I got a guy to bump a bracelet down for one of my friends from 15 euro alllll the way to 5 euro.  I also got another venddor to drop the price of a purce from 45 euro to 30 euro.  I was impressed with myself.
       One thing that makes me sad is the amount of homeless around here, there are beggars just sitting on the stairways in the train station begging for food.  The other day there was a woman with her baby (probably 2 or 3 months old!) just sitting there with a cup in front of them.  Then I saw an old man who was wrapped in plastic bags going around to all of the trash cans trying to find food.  It broke my heart seeing that, but it is all over the place!
      Well that's all for today, start leaving comments!! I miss you allll xoxoxo... Arrivederci!

-Sarah