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Seriously, my Wednesday was unintentionally mad! So I woke up and ran<\/a>. Then I figured I could go to the post office, deposit my pay, get to the store to buy foodstuffs I needed, then head into work for a new individual lesson I had to teach. Apparently, to put money on my postepay account, I need to show my codice fiscale (which I do not have the card yet, I still need an official residence in Italy). So without that, or my passport on me, I had to run back to the apartment, get my passport and go back to the post office. By the time I got there the line was out of control.
\nSo knowing I would not have time if I waited, I risked going to the store, while waiting for my number to come up. It worked out, I got MOST of what I needed, but not all. Got back, still had to wait 20 minutes for my number to get called, got everything deposited (even though the clerk still wanted my codice fiscale) and managed to get everything home, into the fridge and put away, and get to work on time.
\nThe lesson was cool, an older lady in her 60s, French teacher, wanting to work on her English vocabulary. She knows most of the grammar (but not the exceptions and there are always exceptions in English), and she was totally cool! Had a blast for an hour. Then I had to run to catch the train to Sant’Anastasia for my 2pm class at Pacioli.
\nIn my rush out of the office, I completely forgot my cellphone which was charging on the counter in the main room. Stupid me, I just kept going and by the time I got to Sant’Anastasia I forgot if the class was in the high school proper or in the satellite location, as it is sometimes. So not seeing anyone in or around the main building, I walked the 10 minutes up the hill to the other location. With no one there, and only 5 minutes until class started, I ran back down the hill (which only took me about 7 minutes) and got back to the main building where my class was waiting for me, as I was dripping sweat from the heat and the running.
\nGet that class done, then back to Somma for my early evening class with the little kids. Get that done, try to grab a bite to eat somewhere, because at that point I didn’t feel like cooking, and of course no place I want to eat is open. So I made myself a meal, and one of the new teachers at work joined me, hung out for a bit, played some video games afterwards and called it an evening.
\nThat brings us to a much easier day today! My running friends cancelled the run this morning, so I was on my own and went short<\/a>. I have a long run scheduled for Sunday, as I’ve mentioned, so I’m not concerned. I’m really starting to settle into my regular running routes here. I haven’t decided what I’ll do for my long run, another half-way around the mountain? Or a big loop into the valley? It’s a little difficult to decide. I think going into the valley will give me a little less climbing, but I have to map it out.
\nSo after the run, I had to shoot back to the store to get the things I forgot, or couldn’t carry yesterday. then I decided to hop back up the hill and hit the 50 centisimi store! You heard me, there’s a Half Euro store! Finally got a proper wine opener. Grabbed some salt storage, as cardboard boxes just absorb water around here. Got a small jar that can be use as a salt shaker (just poked holes in the lid), and basically called it a day. Did stop at the Pasticceria across the street and got a delightful cannolo. In a few I’ll pop up to the school, maybe have a little coffee across the street and get to work for this evening.
\nOh, and I found a health food store practically next to my apartment! Usually, when I run by in the morning, this store is shuttered up completely. You can’t see anything, well when they went for lunch they left two of the windows open, and I saw jarred seitan and tofu! How did nobody say, when I told them I was a vegetarian, “Hey, you may want to check out this store, right next to your apartment when they’re open!” FFS, some things are maddening around here.
\nOther than that, got my flight booked for my friends’ wedding in March, have to figure out the logistics next week. This weekend the order of the day is relaxation and running. That’s all I’m worrying about, and I have to work Saturday morning, which is no big deal.
\nHave fun out there, keep running, and remember; If Gil can run then so can you!<\/p>\n

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