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1. last night was big night for Rome as Rome's premier soccer squad, AS Roma, went head to head against the fine boys in blue from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, in a UEFA Champions League match. AS Roma had to get this game because for one, they are in bit of slump since last weekend's debacle against Inter Milan (in which they lost the game by giving up 4 goals at Roma's home) and secondly, their standing in the Champions' League is not safe to make it to the next round. So...
2. They choked big time and lost. It was only 1-0 game but they allowed too many chances and looked like it's long way for them to bounce back from last week's defeat against Inter. It wasn't too great to watch although it was nationally televised. Referee was REALLY BAD. Roma never seemed to find their term during the game and played without no intensity or aggressiveness. It was little dull but what can I say, it was Chelsea playing against Roma, two teams that never know a thing about word 'excitement'. One thing that was surprisingly delightful though, the area where my apartment is at, Campo Di Fiori, was absolutely silent while the game was on. The area attracts many tourists and young kids because of restaurants, cafes, and bars but last night, dead silent. Welcome to Europe, I guess.
3. Then they all came out of wood work after the game and got really drunk. Some of them dudes were singing until like 4...and it's only Wednesday, damnit.
4. I'm kinda happy and that's just perfect.
5. I never knew how fun it is to draw...I have drawing class as part of our Rome program and I have to say I didn't know what to make of it when I heard first time that I will be drawing in class. Last time I really drew with capital D was when I was in kindergarten with crayons and that was about it. Although, I've been a writer and many of my works were based on graffiti art, I never 'drew' anything. I'm no Monet here right now but it's really fun to draw. It's a different type of thinking from photo or even writing...I'll always stick to my basis which is photo and writing but this drawing thing is really something else. I don't know it already changed me immediately and I don't expect that to happen anytime soon but one thing for sure is that my level of exuberance and spontaneity are growing little by little. I can feel it! Moreover, having Lucy on my side as a drawing teacher is just purely awesome because no matter how bad I draw, she always picks up a little strength that's behind everyone's drawing encourages to do more. I really love her about that. I have just a tad bit of confidence with me in drawing but no, you won't see my drawing anytime soon...or maybe...
6. I probably should think about my traveling plan after my program is over then again, oh well.
7. Aiyyo, I found a new medium!!! "CARD MAKING", motherfunkers. Hallmark ain't got ish on me!!!!!!!!!
8. I'm dancing, writing, eating fruits, taking pictures and missing all the lovely souls I have around me...my life cannot be more perfect than this right now.
9. I'm also drinking some pineapple juice, delicious.