Gillian Grady

Not much happening of late. I feel like that's an awful thing to say while I'm here. But I guess I am getting used to the day to day stuff so everything isn't a new experience. It's like I do live here; I have to go get normal things done so I can't be always running around having crazy adventures. But it's good this way. I like it.
Last night, Mike, Ami, Mike's sister Carrie, and I went to a wine bar and just sat and talked for a few hours. We also played 1-Up, a game taught to us by Esther. Think speed Scrabble and awesome. Naturally, I love it. Also Carrie is a really cool girl. We got along really well. Too bad she's only here for another day. Tonight, Mike, Carrie, Esther, me and a few others went for Indian food. Delicious. Carrie and I made plans to see the Bocca della Verita tomorrow. She loves Roman Holiday and Mike is in class all day so I figured I could be her tour guide for a bit. It'll be a really busy day with 3 classes and all but it should be fun.
I've taken 3 of my 5 midterms so far. Based on the amount of effort I put in, I feel good. I am stress free which means I will live longer. Though my grades may be a bit lackluster. Ahh, so be it. I feel good.
I'm staying in Rome again this weekend. Esther is going to Venice with Mike so I'll have the room to myself which I do enjoy. I would like to find some people I can travel with that aren't my roommates. That's one thing that I am missing right now. I don't have that ability to just meet people everywhere I go and come back with stories of the awesome people I hung out with all weekend. I need someone to do the initial work for me. Eh, whatever. I'm pretty good with how things are now. But what am I going to do after school gets out? Travel alone? Hey, that would be an adventure so maybe yes.
Coconut gelato is delicious. Strawberry is always good but combine it with coconut and you have heaven. Also, tram musicians. I should talk about those at some point. But now, I sleep because I have to be at the Colosseum at 9 AM for class. That's what I do. Go to ancient monuments for class. Crazy I know.