So our time in Rome has began, and let me tell you this is not a city which disappoints. Food, culture, history, shopping...Rome seems to pretty much have it all. There is so many beautiful things to see and do here and we just don't even know where to start. I will start this blog by mentioning we are sick. I am on the mend (fingers crossed) but poor Jessekins is struggling. We have tried not to let it stop us, mainly we had a super early night last night and intend to do the same after we have dinner (if we get enough energy to head back out on the streets). Finally we found an English speaking pharmacist who gave us some cold and flu tablets so that helps. We spent the day wandering the streets, seeing the Colosseum and all the surrounding architecture. We also got to spend the later part of the afternoon in a museum about the Roman history which was pretty awesome, followed by lunch of pizza and ravioli. Luckily as well, the weather is amazing I would say some what around 20 degrees and sunshine, so much so we have no need for coats.
First thing I don't like about Rome is the cost. This isn't a cheap city. Wine costs double the price that it did in Spain, and ever single attraction costs to get in too. Everyone is out to get your money, which is a little disheartening but all in all the money spent is usually worth while. Tomorrow we are heading to Vatican City and venture along the way. I am hoping to try get a little shopping done, because though it is expensive here luckily most things are on sale. I can see why people so easily fall in love with this city.
Also, I have been thinking a little about how I am going to fill my days when I get home. I have come up with some what of a list to keep me busy while I am unemployed and until I become so poor I need to find myself a new job. I start work experience the Monday after I return home, so that's at least something for 1 day a week which will keep me in a little bit of routine. It is with RVA (Retirement Village Association) and if you remember, it's the place I applied for my dream job, basically got the job with the AMAZING boss lady and then the CEO decided to restructure the organisation and get rid of the position. Katheryn (boss lady) said she fought for me, even trying to get me a part time position and then offered me the work experience position to (in her words) 'prove to the CEO how amazing I am and what I could do for the company'. It's not glamorous, but I can tell she is going to give me the connections I need to get started and also help me learn as much as possible. I am considering possibly a second work experience. Earlier in the year I emailed Diabetes WA and they were happy to take me on, so I may re email them and do that 1 day a week over the holidays too, so I am kept busy and learning at the same time.
Other than the work experience I plan on reading all the books which are now waiting for me at home. Sorting out the house by hanging up the photographs and art work I have for the lounge room and getting the new furniture I want to make it how I picture it in my mind. Create a Europe scrap book and photo album (yes I am that lame). I plan to learning a bit of French cooking (a little bit from the book Lunch in Paris and a little because of Paris itself). Finally, Archer is going to consume a bit more of my time (daily walks, hopefully) AND I have talked Jesse in to a new kitten. So I will be very busy along with spending as much time with my family and friends as I can before this terrible semester begins!
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