Dave started Italian lessons today
Monday, December 6, 2004
Dave left for school early this morning to learn Italian with my old teacher, Gianluca. It was great being in the house alone. I got to read and write in bed, drink my orange juice, and just take it slow relishing in my time at home sola soletta (by myself).
I went to the open market by myself. I finally got out of the house early enough to go. Although I found out that it closes at 2PM instead of 1PM, which is what I thought. I walked around to the different stands and tried to find one that wasn't too busy. I stood there looking at all the fruits and vegetables. A woman asked, "Faccio da me?" (I just help myself?) A wave of relief came over me. "Mi da' qualche sacchetto." (Can I have some bags?) Now, I could just pick out what I want and not ask her to help me. It's hard for me to remember how much is in "un etto" (100 grams). So, I prefer to pick out my own things, have them weigh it, and tell me what I owe.
I love to cook, but when we were in the States we'd do it together. Now, I find that I do it a lot more here just because I really enjoy it. I love going to the outdoor market to pick out fresh ingredients and get inspired by what is there so that I can take everything I find home and make something special for me and Dave.
He came back and about 1:30PM and lunch was ready when he arrived. It was fun going shopping alone, picking things out for him to make him something after his long morning at school. I haven't been out much alone until today. I'm sure I'll be doing more of this.
