Day 18 - So much to do.. so little time!

School kind of sucked today. We learned like 4 different verb tenses in about 5 minutes. I was trying really hard to understand when to use each one because instead of learning one, using it by itself,learning the next, etc, we just learned them and then immediately mixed them. So I was trying to figure them out and really TRYING and Professoressa Amodeo yelled at me that I wasn't paying attention so I got frustrated and kind of growled back. After class she asked why I got frustrated and I explained that I was trying and I don't like being accused of not working when I am so she apologized but all this Italian just doesn't fit into my brain :(

After the regular class, we got a short lunch break and then had a theatre person come and teach us about the Opera. We are going to the Opera on Wednesday so she was teaching us about the specific play we are seeing "Il Turco In Italia" or something like that. She explained the plotline and the characters because it is confusing on a normal basis but we would have been completely lost since we don't even speak the language. It sounds like it will be really fun though! She also told us about Italy's Operas and the comedic plays they do too.

After that class, Tasha and I decided to try to go to the aquarium Wednesday after the final exam because we need to study tonight. I really hope we get there! So we all just went back to the hotel and started the exam review. I've done about 2/3s of it but I don't even understand the rest. No clue... oh well. My brain needs a break from Italian and then I'll find someone to tutor me. I can't wait until this class is over but I don't want to leave Italy! There are so many more things I want to do in Genova and so many more places I want to visit and explore in Italy. And so many more people I want to meet and so much more food I need to eat and wine I need to drink! :-P Screw getting a job... can't I just magically be rich and travel the world? I kind of want to be a travel writer now... that would be fun!Who knows what I'll do after I graduate. I can't even figure out what life is going to be like back in CP for this spring semester? I don't even want to think about it. I just need to attempt to enjoy my last few days here. We still have the Opera, a group dinner, and hopefully I'll get to the aquarium and maybe another night of all bonding together and drinking some wine. I am excited to see my family, friends, cats, cell phone, and homes though.

Love from Italia! <3

PS I hope the inauguration goes smoothly tomorrow! So excited to have a new president and one who is intelligent and competent and well-spoken. I just hope he stays safe and all those crazies out there stay home.