Dr. Webb and I gave a tour of the palazzo to a morning visitor, who happened to be the supervisor of the language school the Italian professor is from ... he came with her this morning just to introduce himself and see our new "school." After that, John Rose and I had another computer lesson (this time covering the Start button and Windows Media Player with a review on email shortcuts) and then we rearranged the dining room tables and chairs to our liking. They had been split up into four separate tables, but we didn't like that segregated feeling so we lined three of them up to make one huge, long table and then used the other as a buffet on a different wall. Everyone approved of our improvements and the arrangement is here to stay until the student population exceeds 16 ...
That morning I also read over something Sara has been working on for her "Italy Today" Italian culture and history class. She's constantly worrying about her English even though it is amazing - I aspire to be as brava a student in Italian as she is in my language! I have absolutely loved getting to see her all the time again, and am really looking forward to watching the kids next week. There are plenty who think I'm crazy for that, but I don't mind! They can each be difficult in their own ways on certain days, sure, just as all children can be. But the truth is, I love each of them so much that I consider myself una ragazza fortunata to have this much time with them. I can't wait to show pictures!
This afternoon I began working on the student handbook project, and then later on in the afternoon Dr. Webb and I met to discuss this project and others as well, plus different logistical or housekeeping issues that had come to our minds. The students are doing great so far! The handbook will be the place the law is laid down, but both of us feel that this will not be a semester where many restrictions or reminders are necessary, and that's encouraging.
Earlier this evening all of the girls and I went down and ate dinner at the pizzeria located on the bottom floor of the palazzo - and it was fabulous!
For many of them, this was their first experience in a pizzeria, so it was fun to watch them take in the dynamics of an Italian eatery while they enjoyed the delicious food. I got a calzone sort of pizza with mozzarella, ricotta, and prosciutto stuffed inside, and it was absolutely delectable!
Whew, so after a full day, me and my full stomach are ready for bed. Tomorrow I'll hopefully get to run to the store and shop for a few things I need since that didn't happen today, and I may get a chance to take pictures too. I'm sorry I don't have palazzo pictures like I thought I would, but they will be here soon :)
Buonanotte!
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