Summer Fun

Since work's been pretty slow lately, I was able to finagle my boss into letting me have summer hours, which will be in effect until probably September. Yay! And it couldn't be better timing, it's HOT out there!


Andrea and I are trying to get away and do stuff, take advantage of the summery temps as much as possible on the weekends. Last weekend we went for two days to Senigallia (on the Adriatic), perfect sun/relaxation/seafood eating. This weekend we're going to visit Andrea's family in Nocera, then on Sunday we're heading to what's called the "Citta' Buzziana" which is basically a huge park of architectural models by a half-crazy guy (love the way I just explained that). Then we've got a surprise weekend away thanks to Luca - we're finally cashing in on our wedding present, a weekend away at the destination of his (ok, and our) choice! Then a weekend in Rome to visit Elizabeth who's up and going back to NY on me in August. And then, before I know it, we'll be heading back to the U.S. for a nice vacation.


So that's the plan....aren't you glad you asked!?

Keep cool all!

Happy Birthday Andrea!

Tanti auguri a te,
Tanti auguri a te,
Tanti auguri Andreeeiiinnoooo
Tanto auguri a te!!!

Happy Italian Republic Day!

Today marks the 59th year of the Italian Republic - a virtual baby in the world of Republics, which does in fact explain quite a bit! I'm not quite sure what this holiday was thinking, falling on a Saturday and therefore depriving good people like myself of an extra day off, but sometimes these things just happen I suppose.

Tomorrow is Andrea's big playoff game, and this time it's home so I'll be there with my S.Enea hat donned and a flicker of worry in my brow. If they lose this one, they go down a category - which, to most of you means absolutely zero, but to me means a lot of long faces. If they win, they play again next Sunday (best out of three), if they win that one...I think they're safe...but here I admit to being clueless. All I know is the season seems to have gone on more or less 16 months this year, if I've done my math correctly.

Anyway, I do realize I spend most of this blog complaining, so here I will add in a little sunshine for once: it's almost time for summer vacation! Yayyyyyy!!!!!!! Hang on to that one, and hang onto it tight my little readers!!!