It is, oh it is. No run today, rest today, run tomorrow, run Sunday. Worst case scenario I bring a couple bananas with me, maybe a pack of cookies. Screw it, I don’t have to be healthsome with the fuel, I just need fuel and water. Luckily there is public water everywhere in Italy, even in the ass end of ass. I get down about the area sometimes, but it’s really not that bad, I just get frustrated with no car. I really need to find cheap, effective transport on a temporary basis.
\nMeanwhile, things are coming together and settling down, but I need to figure out how to register for the Rome Marathon. They’ve made it very difficult, and confusing, as most things are in this country when it comes to paperwork. So we shall see what happens.
\nMy midterm reviews of my students are done (for the most part), and I am not recommending a few of them to take their tests. It’s ok, just they are struggling and need more work. Some are very bright and could pass their tests, if they payed attention in class. One of them, I know could be an excellent student, if he only focused on the lesson instead of football and girls. I really want these kids to do well, not because I want to impress my bosses or keep my job, I want them to do well, because I think that’s part of the problem down here. I think people assume they’re going to fail, that something will stop them from attaining their goal, and I really want them to have some success. They’re all very bright students, and can do very well with the English language, which of course is a ticket to anywhere in the world you want to be. I don’t think some of them understand how important it is.
\nWith that, I’m going to leave you and see if I can’t catch that health food store while it’s open.
\nHave fun, keep running, and remember; If Gil can run then so can you!<\/p>\n