I would know, I believe I have four of them now. I started out my Friday by looking for a dress to wear to the opera. I have a dress here, but I decided I needed a new one for the opera. It wasn't hard to convince myself. I checked out the open air market in Testaccio the neighborhood across the river, with no luck. I was hoping to find something for around ten euros. I walked down viale trastevere(my road) to where street vendors are known to have stands set up. At the first one with clothing I found a cute black dress with three quarter length sleeves, a scoop neck, and a a hemline just above the knees. The man running the stand told me it was twenty two euros, I told him I would be back; I really meant it I wasn't trying to haggle, just shop around. He dropped it to twenty, and I tried to explain again that I would be back, then he dropped it to sixteen after a little hesitation, so I bought it. The dress was one size fits all, and I was sincerely hoping that I fell within that category, luckily I do. After I handed him a twenty he realized he didn't have correct change for me so he had to leave to go get it. When he returned he gave me one euro and went to turn away. I put a good bit of effort into my budget and was not about to let this man cheat me out of three euro, so I stuck my open hand in face whereupon he gave me the rest of my change with a grin on his face, the grin was not returned. I checked out the rest of the stands to make sure I made the best deal, and was very pleased with my purchase. The rest of the dresses were more of the going out variety, and would not have been appropriate for the opera. I tried it on after I got home, and was relieved to find that it fit well, and I think looks quite nice. This morning the Jersey girls' (my roommates)boyfriends arrived. Christina introduced me to her boyfriend Eddie, and the joy written all over her face was very sweet. Stephanie introduced me to Russ whom she broke up with three days ago. They now have to spend two weeks together in this apartment. I can only imagine the drama that will ensue. I studied opera for an hour and a half or so and figured out an exact list of the other projects I have to do for next week in addition to studying for midterms. I've added another eight or so songs to my checked off list, and I feel like I'm really making progress. I talked to both Stu and Johnathon before their school days, and then headed to the school. I needed to check in online for my spring break flights and print off tickets. I walked to school as the tram was running very slowly this morning due to a massive protest. It was raining again and I was quite wet by the time I reached the school. I started the check in process and then realized that I needed my passport number, and I didn't have my passport with me. Fail. So i walked home,in less rain. My walk to school was not entirely unproductive as I realized I could check in online and then print my tickets later; so when I returned home I checked in and saved pdf files of my tickets to print later next week. I read for my art gallery management class, and talked to Casey who gave me a tour around their house, which is undergoing lots of construction and has been completely transformed. I got to see my Aunt Jody as well. Then it was back to studying and getting ready to go out to dinner with Becca, Jessica, and two of our resident friend students: Berkeley and Joey. Right before I went out to dinner I webcammed with my sister very briefly. I felt bad because I didn't have time to talk, but as I was running out the door we arranged a rain check. Dinner was fun and pretty inexpensive for what we got. I split a 'margherita' pizza with Joey, which means mozzarella and tomato sauce basically, in addition to a pasta dish with mushrooms. Joey and I also split a liter of wine. This only set me back twelve euro fifty. The pizza was delicious, as was the pasta, and as it turns out a half a liter of wine is about four and a half glasses, a little more than i had planned on drinking, but far from Long Island night. The company was excellent as well, and it was a very good night. I came home and once again briefly talked with my sister before planning a nice long talk once Johnathon is up with her on Saturday. I then talked with Stu for the last time before I get to see him face to face, I think we're both ridiculously excited :) I turned in pretty early, due in part to the wine working it's sleepy magic.
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