Back to the salt mines.

My nose is going to be all up on the grindstone this week. Ian gets here on Saturday, so it's safe to say I won't be getting much work done next week. Wish me luck. Alena and Virginia left a little while ago. My parents left this morning. I miss them already, but I have a feeling the rest of this semester is going to fly by. I have so many fun trips planned and so much to look forward to. I think my biggest challenge now is trying not to gain fifty pounds by the time I get home. It's gonna be an uphill battle.
Speaking of hills, I took Alena and Virginia to the overlook at Janiculum Hill this afternoon. You probably noticed my new banner; that's where I took that picture. (Do you like it?) It makes for a pretty picture, but it's even more spectacular in person.

Anybody up for more food pictures?

This is what I had for lunch on Saturday. It's a ball of fluffy yellow rice filled with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil and then fried until it's a golden and crispy and delicious heart attack pill. 

My lunch today. On the other side of the health spectrum, but still delicious.