It's really strange not having Friday or Monday classes this semester. Strange, but incredible. (Makes me wonder why everybody doesn't just establish the three-day work week.) I was in such a good mood yesterday afternoon. Done with classes for the week, three more days to spend with Ian, and an amazing weekend coming up. We went out for yet another incredible meal last night at a place in old Trastevere, by far the best neighborhood in Rome. We walked around for a good half hour, browsing menus and peeking into restaurants before we found a winner. They had a "menu turistico," which included bruschetta, prima piatti, secondo piatti, and dessert, all for 14 euros. Add a liter of the best house red wine I've ever had and a liter of still (not yucky sparkling) water, a great waiter and a sassy gay couple sitting next to us and you have one hell of a dinner. The food was perfect. A garlicky tomato and arugula bruschetta followed by way too much of the best spaghetti carbonara ever, then the main course of perfectly roasted chicken with side salad and bread and topped off with creme caramel for dessert. This was the dinner I've been wanting to have since I got to Rome. When we finally left, Ian and I were both amazed to realize we had been there for almost three hours. Time flies when you're having fun I guess.
Anywho, I have many exciting things coming up this weekend. Tomorrow we take a day trip to Perugia for their chocolate festival and Sunday (after I get over the sadness of Ian leaving), we go to the Derby. Roma vs. Lazio. One of the craziest - if not the craziest - soccer matches in the world. I'm stoked.
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