don't say you will, when you won't.

maybe I should get that tattooed on me. actually not. but really.

so... spring break. Being a poor girl, I wasnàt able to go to Greece or Spain or wherever. So, I went to Rome (Roma). I museum-hopped my heart out.

I guess the easiest way is to make a list (I am a list-lover).

Sunday: stayed in Firenze.
--Tried to go to the Pitti Palace but it was like €12.50, which is like $17 or something. Next.
--Chiesa di San Marco to see the Fra Angelico frescoes. LOVED it. Thereàs just something about seeing something youàve only read about for years.

Monday: Nothing. Tried to get in the Bargello but, as that place used to be a police barrack or something, I couldnàt figure out the entrance. Forget what else I did that day.

Tuesday: Firenze.
-- Chiesa Santa Maria Novella.
--Museo di Duomo. Saw the real Gates of Paradise by Ghiberti. They were seperated... which through me off a little... I always imagined they would still be together as 2 doors. It was sweet though.

Wednesday: Roma!
--Basilica degli Angeli (designed by Michelangelo).
--Colosseum.
--Trevi Fountain twice (by day & by night).
--And a personal favorite, the Four Fountains.
--oh, and Santa Maria della Vittoria! I got in just as they were closing. It was a goal of mine to see "The Ecstasy of St. Teresa" by Bernini. It was AMAZINGLY beautiful. ahhh. so happy.

Thursday: still in Roma.
--Pantheon.
--Santa Maria sopra Minerva (where Fra Angelico's tomb is).
--Bernini's elephant with the Egyptian obelisk.
--Santa Maria Maggiore (where Bernini's tomb is).

Friday: went back home. rested.

Saturday:
--Ferragamo museum. For a shoe lover like me... amazing! took sooo many pictures. wished I was rich, again.

Sunday:
-- Chiesa Santissima Annunziata. Went there on a whim; sooo glad I did. There was a string quartet playing inside, and then a Mass or something Catholic-y started. I loved the singing. I donàt understand any of it (aside from the obvious- being in Italian), like the thing they swing back and forth with the smoke. But it was beautiful. Lucky timing, I am def. going back. the church is gorgeous as well; my favorite in Firenze.

I am trying to upload picures of everything to facebook but the internet is not being agreeable right now. Also in Roma I stayed with an Alpha Phi and we had a good time! I did other stuff too but... oh well. I feel very accomplished right now.

I saw this yesterday:

it was amazing.

in other words....

I leave again

Cuz I've been waiting in vain

But you're so in love with yourself

If I say my heart is sore

Sounds like a cheap metaphor

So I won't repeat it no more

I'd rather eat my soup with a fork

Or drive a cab to New York

Cuz to talk to you is harder work

So what's the point of wasting all my words

If it's just the same or even worse

Than reading poems to a horse

You keep on aiming for the top

And quit before you sweat a drop

I bet you'll find someone like you

Cuz there's a foot for every shoe

I wish you luck but I've got other things to do

I got dosed by you and
Closer than most to you and
What am I supposed to do

Take it away I never had it anyway
Take it away and everything will be okay

In you a star is born and
You cut a perfect form and
Someone forever warm

Lay on

Way upon the mountain where she died
All I ever wanted was your life
Deep inside the canyon I can't hide
All I ever wanted was your life

Show love with no remorse and
Climb on to your seahorse and
This ride is right on course

Way upon the mountain where she died
All I ever wanted was your life
Deep inside the canyon I can't hide
All I ever wanted was your life

I got dosed by you and
Closer than most to you and
What am I supposed to do

Take it away I never had it anyway
Take it away and everything will be okay

sometimes when I have no words (like this past month), these songs speak for me.

Treating my body like a stolen car
Wait
Twelve-story building drop
Wait

Well I didn't mean to be looking for you
But it's cold in the alley and my life's a mess
There's a room on fire in the back of my brain
I've been searching through faces but they're all the same

Temptation
I give up the fight tonight
My body is an open mouth, oh
Temptation
I just have to know right now
'Cause I don't wanna be the one who let you go

My mouth burns up when I try to speak
There's something about you, make me feel so weak
I can't seem to find what I came here for
You know we could be lovers but I just want more
My arms are open but you play with me
Sweet striptease

Temptation
I give up the fight tonight
My body is an open mouth, oh
Temptation
I just have to know right now
'Cause I don't wanna be the one who let you go

But you stand there waiting for the blood to drain
Too long, waiting for day that never breaks
Watch you pass like a speeding train
Hold me now or run, run, run, run

Temptation
I give up the fight tonight
My body is an open mouth, oh
Temptation
I just have to know right now
'Cause I don't wanna be the one who let you go

I don't wanna be the one who let you go

Pretty, if the sun won't shine
I'll be coming up to meet you, I'll be there to make you mine
Pretty, if the rain will pour
I'll be knocking at your window I'll be begging you for more

It's as if you've come along too soon
And I'm trying to fit you in but I can't seem to find the room
Cutie, if it all falls through
We can piece it back together, I can learn to trust you too

You're just too good to lose
And I can't refuse
So dont make me choose between the two
I'm fed up in here in my atmosphere
Don't you know who you are
You're my shooting star

Pretty, teach me wrong from right
Bc in life there are no answers and in life there is no lie
Pretty, if the sun won't shine
now you've come this far to meet me and I know, I know you're mine

You're just too good to lose
And I can't refuse
So don't make me choose between the two
I'm fed up in here in my atmosphere
Don't you know who you are
You're my shooting star

Don't you know who you are, you're my shooting star