Typhoid Molly

My steely resolve has been compromised! At the beginning of the week, I truly did think that I was going to blog more frequently. Then I became infected by typhoid Molly/Kelsey.

Two of my darling roommates became ill with colds/sore throats typical fall sniffles. However, they did not keep their germs to themselves, and had the audacity to get me sick *scoff*! Kelsey says that I sound like a pre-pubescent boy. I have been consuming copious amounts of tea and going to bed very early in hopes of shaking this before I leave for this weekends adventures in Tuscany.

So my apologies about the lack of blog posts over the last two days.

Despite my ailments, I have managed to be somewhat productive. I found the post office this week and was at long last able to purchase stamps. Holy cow! Stamps are expensive over here. I purchased 20 stamps for 32 euro, or about 45 USD. But I love you all enough to justify said stamp purchase.

I have also read ahead in most of my classes. Woot. No pesky bug will keep me from being an over-achiever!! : )

Also, today marks the official one-month date for my time in Rome. So, I find it fitting to list the things that I miss about America (note: people are excluded from this list, I miss you all and don't desire this post to turn into a novel. Hence, I am sticking to material things).

1. peanut butter that does not cost my first born child

2. dryer (when you hang dry clothes they stretch out and are scratchy)

3. standard unit measurements (what does walk 250 meters mean anyway)

4. a home that is not falling apart (plumbing and electrical issues drive me insane!)

5. my car (but my legs will be so toned an awesome)

6. Minnesota weather (high of 85 in Rome today)

7. my dear, sweet, and and mildly indifferent cat, Mo

8. my cellphone

9. talking to people at a normal hour of the day (the sacrifices we make in Rome...)

10. chinese food (I would kill for an egg roll, or a cheese wonton)

11. football season (the Pack is undefeated!!!!!!!)

12. donuts (I really want one with sprinkles, or maple glaze. Wow, I sound like Jim)

13. smoothies (I may need to invest in a blender over here...)

I think that does it for now. I am off to drink more tea.