and boy is it big! it had gypsy camp streets and everything, although i can't say i needed any closer of a view than what i saw as we drove by in the bus on our 'tour of the city periphery' yesterday for my sociology class. it was however very nice to see the lush greenery available just minutes from the city center, and even nicer to see remnants of aqueducts placed amidst that greenery.
as usual, i am late on an update so as usual this will probably be a long one. not too much has been happening though, i've hit the point of the semester where all the papers are due before finals so i've been kept quite busy. luckily i did have time to have no luck finding a leather jacket (i'm not giving up hope though, i've gotten close a couple times!). in fact, i'm currently on break from writing a paper - one of two due this week.
but, that said, i am still trying to find time to enjoy my last bits of roman life before i fly back to california. last weekend was thanksgiving and i personally didn't have a bad one although it was a far cry from what i'm used to, the food was good though. i also caught up with a good amount of the cousins/relatives over for the 'day after' being put on at our house and they all seem to be doing well.
however, on the topic of food, i did get a chance to try a newly discovered seasonal product known as porchetta. for those of you who don't know, it's slow-roasted pork rolled with rosemary. on paper a pretty sweet gig, no? unfortunately with pork people they generally also like to eat things like fat for "flavor." that is where they and i differ. so although the lean meat of the porchetta is quite delectable, the fair portioning of fat was not so much. and thus i don't think the price justifies the parts that i enjoy eating, although a good experience in itself.
in fact, along the lines of food, i have been lacking! looking back on my absence from updating you, it's almost pathetic the proportion of worthwhile memories i've made in relation to the schoolwork i've had to complete. a huge bummer! for instance, i'm still yet to try this cake in the jewish ghetto, in spite of hearing fantastic things. perhaps its time to take my studying elsewhere in hopes of further snack options. too bad i'm not here to just spend money on self-indulgence and visit the periphery huh? maybe sometime in the future though i'll be so lucky.
actually, on the topic of the future i will be quite lucky. not only is my cousin rebecca coming to visit this weekend, i will be attending an as roma soccer (calcio) match. this is notably fantastic because our first scheduled one to go to was canceled due to the local govt declaring it "too dangerous" and only allowing tickets to be bought by showing proof of residency within rome, permanent residency not 'alex' residency. so my fingers are crossed on that one in spite of being a little gun shy from the first go getting canceled. plus when rebecca's here i can indulge in some nicer food and treats while showing her around! va benissimo!
anyway, i think it might be paper time again. not the best post, i'll admit it (especially with such a promising title!), however if it helps no one's winning here. i'll try to live a bit more, and get back to you on things like the roma match. a presto! baci!
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