April Fool's Day - April Fishes Day in italian

Hi there, I've been very lazy with the blog in 2009, I suppose it's because as I settle into Rome it feels more like everyday life and less like something that needs to be remarked upon...although settling into my new flat is still requiring a bit of cross-cultural negotiation, mainly because of the language barrier: my new housemates don't speak any English, which is healthily challenging. I'm living with a man who feels the need to post "House Rules - Regolamente" in 2 languages (I think he used Google translator) in every room, and who tells us off for putting cutlery in the drying rack the wrong way up. Mind you, at least I have the option of pretending I don't understand what he's reprimanding me about.

I've just changed bedrooms with Erika. This is my new room...sorry for the bad quality of photos, I use my phone and it's rubbish. If the bad pictures bother you, send donations towards a digital camera to my paypal.







In other news, work is still good. I've taught all my teenagers to say "Are you taking the piss?!" which phrase will be very useful if they ever end up in a fight on the tube or something. Some of my elementary groups are finishing their course just after Easter and will have their exam - I'm terrified they'll all fail and show me up as a terrible teacher. Fingers crossed.

I will be back in the UK for a week at Easter - arriving home on the 10th - which I'm really looking forward to, if you want to hang out let me know.