http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/My Diary/Blog i start 1 year ago when i moved to Roma to live. It has all my ups and downs and the difference of living in a different culture and relationship.en-EUMokoFeed10http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/a0/6e6819c6c0e53c2550e8bf4636bbda_160x200.jpghttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/sofia-s-baptisam-6936132/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-09-10:/2009/09/10/sofia-s-baptisam-6936132/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:12:08 +0200 <p>Sunday we got up at 6.30am to get ready to go to Tuscany for Sofia’s baptizam, it was hard dragging myself out of bed but we didnt it. I slept in the car most of the 2 hour journey especially as we got closer to the place as there are lots of bends in the road and alot of times i start to feel sick as they are quite constant. It was a really lovely day, hot and sunny and the villages were all quiet with not many people about. When we got there everyone was getting ready and Sofia’s was in a cute white dress with little silver shoes and smiling away. The grandparents are the people we usually stay with when we go stay in tuscany. We saw there new puppy who is adorable and wanted to play all the time, she kept licking me wanting her belly rubbed and then she nipped my toes and fingers for attention.</p> <p>Once everyone was ready we went down to the little church in the village where the baptizam was part of the normal sunday service. It was really nice there a beautiful simple church with a few wooden benches, candles, the service was really nice and all in italian. Once everything was done we all headed outside and we gave them some money for Sofia.</p> <p>It was pretty hot by then so we all headed back to the house so we could go to the restaraunt where we would have the special lunch. Alex wanted to leave at 4pm so we would avoid any traffic coming back into rome so i agreed. The lunch was really nice we started with melon, procuitto, tuna mixed with onion and breadcrumbs, then after that it was a crepe with spinach and white sauce, then came a dish of pasta with ragu. Next was pork meat with potato’s, dishes of more pork and mixed vegtables and finally some fruit. They bought out a cake at the end with Sofia’s name on and we all had some of that to. She had been alseep all the way through in her buggy. But she woke up at desert time and was given some presents by people, baby clothes etc. I played with her a little bit and got her smiling away, she seemed very curious about all the people that were around her and about the whole day in general. So finally 4pm came and we headed back to Rome luckily with no traffic on the road and so i slept alot again on the way back.</p> <p>Alex said it would be nice to have our child baptized in that little church as he enjoyed it so much and he was really emotional about it all. So we have talked about having children again and he has agreed to have one next year begining of the summer we can try. So hes finally decided he does want them and feels a bit more comfortable about it i think now, especially as friends around as are having babies or might be trying next year as well.</p> <p>So today i went to the gym, i have 4 days this week before they close on friday until the 24th August so i have to make the most of it. I got out and find myself in a strange mood and i dont know why….i know im losing weight slowly but i want to see more of a result but thats not the whole reason for my mood. I really dont know why else, i dot feel like doing anything, usually i will watch a new episode of true blood but i havent for the last 2 weeks. I have kind of lost interest in things but i know eventually i will go back to them but for now i just dont want to.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/sofia-s-baptisam-6936132/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/sofia-s-baptisam-6936132/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/alex-and-antibiotics-6936125/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-09-10:/2009/09/10/alex-and-antibiotics-6936125/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:10:52 +0200 <p>Im staying home today as Alex isn’t feeling very well hes still on the antibiotics and this is the last day of the really strong ones. He didnt get much sleep last night and is a little worried there not working for him. But hes got to wait a week and go back for more tests to see if the bacteria is finally gone, fingerscrossed!!</p> <p>My thighs are aching alot today as i tried a new weight machine for that area yesterday and it seems to be working. I even did a yoga work out off the internet yesterday and the day before when i got back from the gym just to help with tonning. I have seen a nice gym top they are selling in the gym as well for 20 euros which would be nice as i only have 2 t-shirts at the moment and really need to get some more. And maybe some more tracksuit bottoms but i can get them off the market stalls in september for a few euros!</p> <p>I try to do some sit ups as well but its difficult when Ciro wants a cuddle at the same time to ends up draping himself over me or laying on my chest licking my face while im trying to do them. Yesterday while i was doing the yoga he tried to jump off a chair onto my shoulder with claws out but luckily i managed to move out the way. He sat on the floor staring at me after that wanting to know why i didnt want his cuddle.</p> <p>We are going to a chrisening on sunday in Tuscany a friend of ours little baby girl shes so cute and they live in Amsterdam but her grandparents are the ones we usely stay with when we go to tuscany. It should be quite fun and i always love holding the baby!!</p> <p>I had some lovely mixed fish for lunch at the little egyptian place near us that sells wonderful food and that isnt very expensive its lovely. Alex had cold pasta with tomato and mozerella all mixed togeather and i had battered squid rings, battered prawns and some battered fish. It takes soo nice and i always love to have it now when they are selling it! I am eating more fish now more tuna sandwiches or tuna in my jacket potato or pasta and prawns.</p> <p>Ciro’s not been eating much the last few days i noticed and won’t eat all his cat food. Im not sure if its the heat thats effecting him, so i have started leaving some of his biscuits down just incase he wants a snack. Although he did have a bit of my fish lunch!</p> <p>Its still really hot outside and i should i guess be happy about it but sometimes its just to hot and i would rather stay under the aircon to be honest. I guess its different when your going on holiday you always want the weather to be nice and hot but when you live in another country its not always a good thing especially when your there all the time! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/alex-and-antibiotics-6936125/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/alex-and-antibiotics-6936125/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/losing-weight-6936109/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-09-10:/2009/09/10/losing-weight-6936109/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:08:27 +0200 <p>I have been going to the gym for 4 days an hour a day and i can already see im losing weight!! im so happy cant believe i can already see results! Sometimes its hard to drag myself out of bed and i think god more sweat but once im there i jump right in! I dont like the bike much but have worked out i can tolerate it for 10mins along with the cross trainer but what i really enjoy is the running machine. I mean i dont really jog alot but i do a really fast walk. Start on valocity 5.0 for 10mins then do 30mins at 5.5 which is really fast. I have noticed more people in there in the mornings now, theres a body build who comes in and 2 old ladies. I tend to get there for 9.45am so i can get it all done before it gets to hot outside. Its a really good feeling to be going again, i can’t wait to be able to fit into the slimmer tops i have and actually look nice with no jelly belly!!</p> <p>The gym is closing from 7th august to 24th august so i will have to do the online exercises while its closes so i dont miss out. So my plan is 5 days a week at the gym with weekend as rest time so i can spend them with Alex!</p> <p>Looks like my brother is coming to visit for sure in October and hes started dating a girl so he asked me reather shyly that if they got serious could he bring her with him to Rome. I dont mind at all and Alex was fine with it as its only a week and as long as they dont mind sharing the big sofa bed we have it will all be well.</p> <p>I have to say im not thrilled with some of the stuff they have here health ways, well what i mean is the gynocologist gave me some stuff for my thrush. One of which is a scent water thing u have to insert in the area and squeeze til its empty. So as you can imagine it gets a bit messy and arkward and legs akimbo and frustrating as im not a bendy elastic dolly, why oh why? and how does it help? i have never ever had anything like that in the UK!Losing Weight</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/losing-weight-6936109/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/losing-weight-6936109/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/the-gym-6936100/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-09-10:/2009/09/10/the-gym-6936100/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:06:52 +0200 <p> I went to the gym today it felt so great! I got there at 8.55am and it was closed even though it was supposed to be open at 8.30 and the lady said to come at 9am. So i stood around until 9.35 when the cleaner opened up, i gave him 5mins to settle in then walked in. I could here a shower running in a changing room so went outside and waited another 5 mins then went back in. We both suprised eachother then i came round the corner but i explained who i was in my basic italian also using my english and all was ok. I was Queen of the gym there was no one else in using in it was fantastic. So i started out with the bike doing 10mins, 20mins on the running machine doing a fast walk and jog, then 10mins on the crosstrainer and another 6mins on the bike. I finished off by exploring the weight machines and trying a few out! So im going to go everyday if i can now as they are closed for 2 weeks in August for a break.</p> <p>Ciro is being so good at the moment very loving and wanting to play all the time, i got a big greeting when i got home from the gym all purrs and cuddles.</p> <p>Im speaking to another girl from the expats page whos living here in Roma an American. She wants to meet up tomorrow in central rome. Im a bit worried about doing it as she might not turn up, so we shall see.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/the-gym-6936100/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/09/10/the-gym-6936100/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/29/blog-move-6609273/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-29:/2009/07/29/blog-move-6609273/Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:06:31 +0200 <p>I have moved my blog to another site my friend set up for me so im now at <a href="http://www.romelife.info">www.romelife.info</a> if anyone is still interested in reading my blog at all <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/29/blog-move-6609273/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/29/blog-move-6609273/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/24/weird-news-6581490/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-24:/2009/07/24/weird-news-6581490/Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:56:07 +0200 <p>Went to the gynocologist today to get a check up my first ever with this kind of Doctor. I mean i have had smears in the UK like every other women but i have never been to a gynocologist for a check yup. We just wanted to make sure i didnt have the bacteria that Alex has. So she was really nice and friendly i had Alex translating as normal, so she checked my chest for lumps all was fine there. She checked my lady parts and told me i had thrush and also that my uterus was inlarged. She gave me some stuff for the thrush then said she wanted me to get an ultrasound done in september of my pelvis just to check my uterus. She said it could just be inherited and gentic but wanted to check all was ok. She said not to worry and to bring the results back to her in september. </p> <p>So i got home phoned my mum who said she doesnt have one and as far as she knows nor did my grandmothers. This worried me a little she said to google it and see what comes up. Even Jess told me not to worry and see what happens. And so i googled it and scared myself if some of the results. It looks like some women just have inlarged ones but there can be other courses as well like fibroids. I really worried it might effect me having children and i would be devistated if that happened. Alex weeks telling me not to worry and it will be ok so now i just wait and see what comes of this.</p> <p>I went to the gym wed and thur but didnt go today as my trainers are to small for me and making my feet hurt. I realised this yesterday when my big toe ached for 3 hours after the gym! Jess told me about a sports shop in roma i can get some new ones but walking past a local shoe shop today i realised they sell some so might look in there tomorrow.</p> <p>My brother is booking tickets to Blizz.com for next year which will be held in california i would really like to go but not sure i can afford it. Im going to keep my fingerscrossed i can save up for it. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/24/weird-news-6581490/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/24/weird-news-6581490/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/22/the-gym-6567260/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-22:/2009/07/22/the-gym-6567260/Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:26:32 +0200 <p>I went to the gym today it felt so great! I got there at 8.55am and it was closed even though it was supposed to be open at 8.30 and the lady said to come at 9am. So i stood around until 9.35 when the cleaner opened up, i gave him 5mins to settle in then walked in. I could here a shower running in a changing room so went outside and waited another 5 mins then went back in. We both suprised eachother then i came round the corner but i explained who i was in my basic italian also using my english and all was ok. I was Queen of the gym there was no one else in using in it was fantastic. So i started out with the bike doing 10mins, 20mins on the running machine doing a fast walk and jog, then 10mins on the crosstrainer and another 6mins on the bike. I finished off by exploring the weight machines and trying a few out! So im going to go everyday if i can now as they are closed for 2 weeks in August for a break.</p> <p>Ciro is being so good at the moment very loving and wanting to play all the time, i got a big greeting when i got home from the gym all purrs and cuddles.</p> <p>Im speaking to another girl from the expats page whos living here in Roma an American. She wants to meet up tomorrow in central rome. Im a bit worried about doing it as she might not turn up, so we shall see. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/22/the-gym-6567260/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/22/the-gym-6567260/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/disappointments-6551272/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-20:/2009/07/20/disappointments-6551272/Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:19:47 +0200 <p>So we went to the cinema on saturday afternoon in Piazza di Popolo it was really nice! My first time in a cinema in italy!! It was small but with comfy seats we went to see the latest Harry Potter films which was good although they left alot out from the book. The next film will be the last. Alex even enjoyed it although the last film he went to see was the last Lord of the Rings film. He said we could do it more often although next time its his turn to choose a film and it will be in italian as Harry Potter was in English with Italian sub-titles.<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>So im getting ready to book my ticket for October to visit my parents and London, i pretty much had it all worked out. Then last night a bombshell my friend i would be staying with comes online and says they dont want to feel like a hotel. That they now can't get time of that week and don't like the fact they will only see me in the evening as there working from 6 til 8 in the week. The way they put this on MSN i really thought they were cancelling on me and i got realy upset. I have been looking forwards to going back to London for ages and they have been nagging me to come. I actually burst into tears and frightened Alex who tried to comfort me, even Ciro came to give me a cuddle he was worried to.<br> So basically they now have said they want me to visit but want to see me and spend time with me rather than just seeing me in the evenings (not my fault they cant get the week off). So they want me to come from a friday to a tuesday as they can take a few days off after saying they can take no days off. I said it would probably be fine but i would have to sort it out with my parents as they have the first week off so i would see them for 4 days then go to london for 4 days then i guess go back to my parents in Norfolk. Also Jess might be coming with me to London and stay with them which they are all fine with so thats ok. My friends there are just bloody weird sometimes they always have been! I have told them i am seeing some of my other friends as well not just them just to make things clear.<img src="/img/smilies/graysigh.gif" alt=":**:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>My brother also might be coming back with me to Roma as he wants to travel with me so he can stay for a week or 2. Its his first time flying and i dont want to let him travel alone so i have to consider all that as well!</p> <p>I think next time i go to London and hopefully i go with Jess as i love having trips with her, i think we can just plan it more and stay at a hotel next time we go. Then theres no mix ups etc! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/disappointments-6551272/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/disappointments-6551272/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/17/to-hot-to-handle-6531675/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-17:/2009/07/17/to-hot-to-handle-6531675/Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:42:14 +0200 <p>We bought Ciro a new scratchy post yeaterday its blue furry and had a box with a hole in it at the bottom then the scratchy bit then a level to sit on then another scratchy bit then another sitting bit. So far he walked up and sniffed it looked inside the box, scratched on it and thats about it. Alex was not amused by this and i said it would take sometimes for him to get used to it as its a new smell etc.</p> <p>Its 37 outside today and its 10.30am and we are already feeling the heat! even Ciro is playing on the floor wanting to do nothing! so i think the aircon will be on soon. Yesterday i went for a doze on the bed and laid there like a zombie half asleep half away for 3 hours but i did feel better afterwards. We go for little walks in the evening once its cooler like everyone else here but its supposed to be getting cooler in the next few days!</p> <p>Harry Potter was out on wednesday and i really want to see it at the cinema which would be my first time in italy as i havent been to one in almost 2 years! I found a cinema playing it in english and asked Alex if we could go. He said he watched the first one and didnt like it. I got a bit upset and teary as i thought he ment he didnt want to go and see it with me i acutally cried. He said we could go he hadn't ment he wouldnt take me and has promised to take me saturday afternoon.</p> <p>I have been feeing a bit low since i saw a friend of mines pics on facebook from back in London her going to the pub and her new tattoo. It made me realise what i had left behind again and made me feel again i dont have a sense of freedom here, not like back there. There i could go out with my friends, go shopping with friends, get a tattoo when i wanted, join a gym with no problems, have a social life! which i dont have here apart from the computer.</p> <p>We saw a baby yesterday and said how cute it was and Alex said again we can have a baby with we get rid of Ciro our cat. I wanst happy and told him he cant make me choose between a cat or baby and why should i give Ciro up as i asked for 9 months for one!! He said he thinks Ciro is crazy and a little spiteful and a baby would be better. So i wasnt happy about this i dont think its fair i have to choose between them and why does it always have to be his way??!</p> <p>We are still snapping at eachother the heat isnt helping, we had an argument and he said he was disappointed with me! I didnt speak to him for the rest of the evening after that and the morning and he said he didnt know what he had said. When i explained he said he hadnt ment it in that way and it was the language difference and he was sorry it thought it was that way. He can talk about disappointments! i have been disappointed over and over so far with a crap b'day, xmas he forgot my pressie, changing his mind about marriage and not sure about a baby. I think im the one who should be disappointed! but i keep on going because i love him.</p> <p>Sometimes i wonder if its all just worth it and if its going to be a happy ending in the end?! I dont want to be unhappy and i want the confidence and freedom to do my own stuff and still after almost 2 yrs i dont feel that completely <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/17/to-hot-to-handle-6531675/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/17/to-hot-to-handle-6531675/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/14/no-more-tuscany-6514197/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-14:/2009/07/14/no-more-tuscany-6514197/Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:51:22 +0200 <p>So we didnt go back to Tuscany this week as Alex decided it would be better to spend the week here and see what the results said they arrived on friday. He has 2 bacteria which is causing the postrate problem so he will have to take antibiotics to cure them. I thought he would be happy about this news now its finally know what it is, but he was all still doom and gloom. Antibiotics making you feel bad and crappy so hes not looking forwards to that for 15 days as his doctor gave him tablets for it. Worse i have to go to the gyno on friday and get checked as i might have the bacteria as well so i will have to take the tablets as well oh joy!</p> <p>So we finally went to the gym on friday as Alex decided he would do something to get me outside more interact which was nice. We went and talked round it talk to a lady there who spoke english and got a timetable. We are ging back to sign me up on the 21st july they are open until the first week in August then closed for 2 weeks then start again so at least i get to try them for a little bit.</p> <p>Alex is now obsessed with buying a brand new car such as a Mercedez which hes fallen in love with. Its alot of money which we dont have and even selling the porche he has now might not cover it. So we will wait and see what happens. He dragged me to two car places to have a look at things.</p> <p>This week we did what i didnt want to do which was stay in alot on the computer, we did go for a few walks and ok maybe i should have asked to do something different apart from the 2 times i did ask! We are really grumpy and snappy with eachother at the moment the heat isn't helping (its 55 outside today) him being ill isn't helping, not making love for 2 months because of it isnt helping. We keep apologizing to eachother after a while its a weird situation.</p> <p>He was also watching the discovery channel all the time! I was getting grumpy that he is doing everything he wants but we dont get to watch or do what i want to!! Part of me will be happy when he goes back to work as least i have space to do my own thing then and breath!</p> <p>So i dont know if we are going back to Tuscany now or not! His antibiotics dont allow him to go out in sunlight or it has a strange effect. So we might be stuck in Roma another week!</p> <p>I talked to my friend Dave a little bit about me and Alex it was nice to get a male view on it all and hes a sweet guy and was very helpful so that was good.</p> <p>My friend Jess is finally back from America! YAY! and hopefully i will get to see her at some point soon!</p> <p>Ciro is being quiet at night now hes being shut in the kitchen for the whole night and very effectionate in the mornings when i let him out. He has all his toys in there etc, feed, dirt tray and now even in the afternoons he will stay in there with the door open. I think hes finally mellowing! fingerscrossed! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/14/no-more-tuscany-6514197/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/14/no-more-tuscany-6514197/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/07/bella-tuscany-6467246/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-07:/2009/07/07/bella-tuscany-6467246/Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:41:17 +0200 <p>We went to Tuscany for 6 days and stayed with friends, it was so lovely there hot and in the countryside it was very relaxing. We kept having naps after lunch everyday as it was to hot to do anything outside! We visited a few places again we did last year and went to the Necropolis which is rock tombs and old temples made out of rock. There was a pathway cut into the side of the hill which was amazing apparently its natural and was done by the sea millions of years ago! </p> <p>Alex really wants to move there and we looked at a few houses in the village of satunia where we were staying but its quite expensive there as they have the natural spring down the road. We found a villa in a village 20mins away by car and that would give us much more space for our money rather than a tiny apartment in the village we stayed in for the same money. So we are thinking about moving there, if it was for good rather than a holiday home we would need to find work in the area first before moving which could be a good idea. But at the moment its still an idea. He's started looking in to selling the house in the mountains more but hes not sure he will get alot for it.</p> <p>We are still waiting for the results of Alex's tests which we thought we would get today but apparently it takes 15 days not a week so its next monday they arrive. So we are thinking of going back to Tuscany for a week then coming back to Roma.</p> <p>I took loads of pics of the local cats in tuscany, wild cats, house cats, the friend of Alex has 14 wild cats living at his house outside the village. He feeds them but there wild and you cant touch them. He showed me the kittens they had had which you could pick up and he wanted to give us the tiny black kitten which was so cute and lovely but Alex said no. I was a bit pissed off as i think Ciro could benifit from having a companion. And i even put this case to Alex and he said it made sense but he didnt want another cat and that i had my cat and that was the end of it. He said when Ciro dies we can have one of his friends wild kittens....</p> <p>I got a bit upset while we were there as i could only understand a bit of what was going on but still felt left out as i couldnt join in on alot of the conversation. Also Alex was making all the descions on what we do etc and i felt more like he was being my father than my boyfriend.</p> <p>One evening when we went for a drink i went back to the house early as i had had enough of it all and got a bit upset. When Alex got back he said his friend had noticed things and had told him if he loved me now was the time to help me with my italian and things as he could tell i was unhappy and might leave him. I wasnt suprised his friend had noticed this and spoken out even after more than several beers.</p> <p>So Alex said he had been bad and would help me with my italian at last and that we would play less on the computer and start doing things as a couple! Like watching movies, going for more walks, going out, cooking togeather. He said he didnt want me to feel useless or unhappy here and we should make the effort if we loved eachother and that he loved me and didnt want to lose me.</p> <p>So we shall see what happens as i have heard some of these things before then nothing has been done, So we shall see.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/07/bella-tuscany-6467246/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/07/bella-tuscany-6467246/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/02/tuscany-today-6435145/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-07-02:/2009/07/02/tuscany-today-6435145/Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:35:01 +0200 <p>Ciro was much better last night slept all the way through and woke me at 5am to be fed then silent until 8am when we got up. We sorted out the kitchen yesterday to and rearranged the side he pulls down in the nightand last night he didnt touch it.</p> <p>Our friend came over again last night to go over where all Ciro's things are and to get the keys so she can feed him.</p> <p>We went to the hospital on monday and saw Alex's friend Betta who is really really nice and works there. She got him in to see a doctor about his prostrate who told him he had to have more tests done. So then in the afternoon we went to a lab for him to have them done and we get the results in 7 days. It was a tiring day for both od us! and now Alex just wants it all sorted out as hes in pain and grumpy and very negative about it all. I hate it when hes like this i cant cheer him up and hes just a nightmare.</p> <p>So we are going to Tuscany today to stay with some friends and then come back on tuesday to get the results. We both need the break away and like last year it helped him to get out of the house and relax away from things.</p> <p>This morning he said maybe we should just stay at home but i said no i dont want it to be like last year and getting out somewhere different helps him. He even got a new pain killer from the pharmacy yesterday to take a night but it didnt help him at all infact i think it even made it worse!</p> <p>I just hope these tests come back and then this can be sorted once and for all!! and not come back next summer!! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/02/tuscany-today-6435145/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/07/02/tuscany-today-6435145/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/29/driving-me-insane-6417513/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-29:/2009/06/29/driving-me-insane-6417513/Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:53:35 +0200 <p>Ciro will not settle down at night! the last 3-4night he has woken us up with his crying at 2-3am. Alex tells me to get up and close him in the kitchen rather than let hiim cry. But i think if we just let him cry he will eventually get bored and stop!</p> <p>So i close him in the kitchen and feed him and go back to bed. This works for an hour or 2 before Ciro begins to throw things of the side wanting to come out, breakable things. I have tried moving stuff but he just finds more to try and destroy. So then i let him out and the last few times he has been good and settled down. BUT tonight he got me up 3 times! i finally had to get up at 3.30am to sit with him as he wouldnt stop and was driving Alex insane!</p> <p>I really dont know what to do with him or make him stop hes really getting on my nerves as well, im so tired right now its not funny.</p> <p>I tried to go back to sleep on the sofa but he wouldnt let me! He either wanted a cuddle, or started to bounce of furniture like a maniac or then jumped on me and began to bite me <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> All i want to do right now is sleep........</p> <p>Alex's prostate problem has seemed to come back over the last few days hes in discomfort and pain and is very scared about it. He can't sleep properly at night as it hurts and he had to take a pain killer to help. So Ciro is not helping big time at the moment and Alex really hates him for it.</p> <p>Its a bank holiday here today but we are going to the hospital as Alex's prostrate is getting worse and he wants it checked out and sorted rather than waiting for the doctors tomorrow. Hes scared it could be something worse and is very frightened about it.</p> <p>So we might not be going to Tuscany and the Mountains after all <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> it always happens just as we start our holiday! It was the same thing last year we couldnt go because his prostrate got bad a few days before we were suppose to leave <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/29/driving-me-insane-6417513/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/29/driving-me-insane-6417513/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/27/naughty-kitty-6403821/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-27:/2009/06/27/naughty-kitty-6403821/Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:11:20 +0200 <p>Ciro is being really naughty again pulling stuff of the sides, crying at the door at night, like he did 6 months ago. I thought we had gone eyond this stage so i dont know why he is starting it all up again! I dont know if hes senses that we are going away soon maybe that is it. But our friend is coming twice a day to feed him and play with him and i know hes not used to being alone but its something he has to get used to. I know i spoil him and treat him alot like a baby which is bad i guess but i do love him alot.</p> <p>Alex sent me a really lovely link to about the mountains we are going to be visiting a tourist website with all the walks etc you can do it looks so nice. This is the website:<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.valcomelico.it/">http://www.valcomelico.it/</a></p> <p>Looks really interesting so really can't wait to go, i need more batteries for my camera so i can go crazy taking pics!</p> <p>We are also visiting friends in Tuscany for a few days and i absoultely love it there been a few times before! We have even talked about selling the house in the mountains and getting a small house in tuscany as its closer and we could go there on weekends and take Ciro with us. I found a really nice nature hiking website for Tuscany as well.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tuscanywalkingfestival.it/">http://www.tuscanywalkingfestival.it/</a></p> <p>Im finding i really miss my friend Jess whos still in America i read her messages on facebook when she posts it will be nice when shes back home in italy <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/27/naughty-kitty-6403821/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/27/naughty-kitty-6403821/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/25/cup-of-tea-6386159/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-25:/2009/06/25/cup-of-tea-6386159/Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:42:45 +0200 <p>Ciro keeps being really naughtly lately biting me hard and clawing me and attacking my legs with real hardness that he draws blood. I joined a cat behaviour fourm which is really good there really nice people. I explained whats going on with Ciro and they said its normal for him being 10 months old as hes going through his teenage period! and he will grow out of it. So so far we have had his terrible like a 2 yrs old and now teenage years in a period of 6 months! crazy!</p> <p>Also i have read that indoor cats can become frustrated as they see bird outside and cant attackt or chase them so it builds up until it comes out in anti-social ways. So it said new toys can stimulate him as well as a toy mouce on a string. And i should only give him affection when he comes for it at the moment.</p> <p>I bought 2 huge tea mugs yesterday for my tea, or milk shakes or soup etc there really cool and were only 1 euro each. I also found these clothes baskets in shapes of animals so i bought 3. One for my winter clothes 1 for my summer clothes and one for Ciro! He loves it he keeps jumping in and out of it and bending it and it keeps him amused and quiet!</p> <p>I put some more pics on facebook some random ones of Ciro and some the lady who looked after him sent us.<img src="/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif" alt=":DD" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Ales has a one day week next week then we are on holiday again! we just need to work out when we are going to tuscany for 4-5 days and then the mountains. I can't wait it should be really fun!<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>We talked about me going to visit the UK again in October for 2 weeks which will be lovely! So i cant sort out xmas pressies etc and get that done for my family.</p> <p>I am so excited about joining the gym in september! as Alex said there closed in August or something! I have put a stone on from not doing much as i only work 3 days a week and im so unfit now! I even have scales now i bought so i can keep an eye on my weight!<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/25/cup-of-tea-6386159/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/25/cup-of-tea-6386159/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/19/missing-jess-6341105/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-19:/2009/06/19/missing-jess-6341105/Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:42:18 +0200 <p>I know we only talk over the internet and see eachother occasionally but i really miss having Jess to talk to while shes away in America at the moment seeing her family. Its weird but true but it sounds like shes having a nice time<img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>My last day of work was yesterday until september now i felt really sad about it but i hope the girls have a really good holiday and enjoy there time away from School. Im going to keep incontact with the older one through email which is good <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Some friends of mine from London might be visiting end of July not sure yet as there still talking about booking it but it would be nice to see them if they do come as i havent seen anyone from london for a year and half now :S</p> <p>Me and Alex are doing good both looking forwards to the break away which is in a few weeks time. The weathers really hot and sticky and i hate it, been bitten by mosqitos again driving me crazy! Its suppose to rain and get a bit cooler from tomorrow for a few days which will be a relief!</p> <p>Ciro doesnt like the heat he plays then has to lay and pant somewhere for a while and he sleeps on the marble kitchen floor alot as it seems cooler. He really likes laying on the window sile now and peering through the slits in the blinds at the birds. He keeps getting me up at 2am lately for food rather than 5 am so i really dont know why hes doing that.</p> <p>Hes a bit obsessed with biting and chewing stuff lately as well like my laptop,book, paper and highheels someone was wearing!. crazy cat <img src="/img/smilies/graybigrazz.gif" alt=":P" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I bought a pair of blue summer geox shoes that are so comfortable and good for lots of walking of the market! there called breathing shoes and one of the best around in my opinion. I also got 2 new tops blue and baggy as its way to hot and i need a few more. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/19/missing-jess-6341105/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/19/missing-jess-6341105/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/10/mountains-soon-6275023/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-10:/2009/06/10/mountains-soon-6275023/Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:48:24 +0200 <p>So Alex is trying to book off from the 1st July til 21st so we can spend 5 days in Tuscany then 2 weeks in the mountains in the village of Caldore. Its exciting as we were supposed to go last year but we didnt. So it will be nice. Alex keeps saying he wants an easier life and less stress now as his blood pressure has increased a bit apparently.</p> <p>A friend of our Patrizia who is the mother of another friend of ours lives across the road from us. She heard about Ciro and his stress about being away for the 2 weeks so she has said she will come in and feed him while we are away if we do the same for her cat when shes away. So we have agreed, at least he will be at home and not somewhere strange. The only thing that cocerns me is he is used to company and she will only come in to feed him in the morning and the evening. So hes going to be alone for the rest of the day but i guess he has to get used to it Alex keeps telling me to stop treating him like a baby <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>We saw one of Alex friends on the weekend Betha shes really nice she likes Heros might and magic game and Alex bought one in the Uk she doesnt have yet so he helped her download it onto her pc. She asked me about what school i would want to send my kids to here in italy private or public. I told her bluntly Alex didnt know if he wanted them or not and she said She knew. So i am relieved that hes getting a female point of view and talking to someone else about it. She told me not to worry and to give him time, shes so nice.</p> <p>My friend Jess is going to America in July for a month im going to miss her alot but its good she is going to see her family and friends there.</p> <p>I have talked to Sky a little bit on facebook although shes not very talkative and it makes me sad shes to busy to talk to me <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> I was thinking if i could save lots of money i could take her and my sister to Disneyland Paris which might be fun but they need to get there passports aorted out first.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/10/mountains-soon-6275023/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/10/mountains-soon-6275023/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/05/the-blues-6242816/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-05:/2009/06/05/the-blues-6242816/Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:44:52 +0200 <p>So i have been feeling a bit down since yesterday im starting to have withdrawl symptoms from visiting the UK. Especially missing the company my family were with people to chat to etc <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0">. It just feels weird now here with just me and Ciro in the day and talking to Jess over MSN. I missing being able to talk to anyone and having thrm understand me but here theres the language barrier. And i know i have to start looking at the Italian course CD we bought but part of me is saying 'is it worth it?'. Especially as i dont know what the future is going to hold in the next few months.</p> <p>I talked to Jess over text about it and she knows how i feel she said they were going to come to Rome soon so that was good news.</p> <p>I feel like i want more here, my sister can drive now and i really want to do that and she might be going to college again in september and my brother to Uni next year. I really missing being able to do my evening courses i used to do in London i feel a bit trapped here and like i cant do anything because of the language barrier......I keep having dreams out me studying again which maked me more depressed when i wake up as i just can't do it here in Roma and its so frustrating.</p> <p>I have been a bit snappy with Alex lately and not been really interested in having a cuddly etc. I just keep feeling frustration and disappointment that he can't seem to make up his mind what he wants and that my life is on hold until he does. Its just not fair and im getting tired of it! I am not waiting years for him to make descions about his life as it effects me to as we are in a relationship.</p> <p>Also i went to work today the first time since back from the UK and they told me they are going on holiday from July til end of August as there off to the sea side and then America. I felt sad at this as i missed the girls when i was away and now i wont see them for 2 months! Plus they were my link outside more people for me to talk to etc and i wont have that for a while from July <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Ciro is being a bit clingy as well which is probably him still feeling a bit unhappy that we left him for two weeks poor baby.</p> <p>Why cant when you find happiness why cant it just stay that way? and work out etc? why does there have to be all these complication...... <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/05/the-blues-6242816/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/05/the-blues-6242816/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/03/picking-up-ciro-6228178/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-03:/2009/06/03/picking-up-ciro-6228178/Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:43:08 +0200 <p>We went to pick up Ciro on sunday lunchtime when we got there he gave us a very depressed meow and went to lay on her sofa. But after i gave him a cuddle he seemed happier and i watched him play with the little dog which was cute he was called Andy and they really seemed to like eachother. Ciro had fur missing on the back of one leg where he had been licking it out of stress which is very common in cats as they dont like change. We bought him home he was a bit quiet not is usual self and once we was home he had a long long sleep. He was happy to be home and exhausted. I think we all needed a good rest so we didnt do much that day. Alex phoned the vet to ask about the leg and he said it sounded like stress and for us to give him the drops we already had, so Alex's mind was at rest.</p> <p>Monday i really wanted to buy Ciro a new bed so he would have one in the hallway and one in the sittingroom. So after we went food shopping we headed for the pet shop. The have a bit that leads down into the shop and it had been raining so it was a bit slippery. Alex almost fell over and then i did fall. I landed hard on my knee if was so painful i couldnt stand for a long time. I had skinned the knee alot. When i finally could get up it was pulsing with pain and i had to limp into the shop with Alex helping me.</p> <p>We got Ciro his new bed and his food then headed home very slowly and carefully. Alex put loads of ice on my knee and it had started to swell alot and disinfected the knee. The ice really helped i had to lay there for ages though and not move. After i managed to limp into the sittingroom and keep my knee up i was careful not to over use it.</p> <p>Ciro loved his new house and layed in it watching us as its in the sittingroom while we were on the computers. So all the pain and ice was worth it if he was happy with his new bed. I even spoilt him with his hotdogs he liked and in the evening he just wanted to lay near me which was sweet. He really wants lots of cuddles at the moment as i think he felt a bit abandoned when we went away.</p> <p>Tuesday we went to what i thought was a spanish restarunt but it turned out to be a mix of Jewish and Arab food it was really nice a bit spicy but good. We were with Alex's friend Beth and her two friends they were really nice and i understood some of the conversation on the spoke to me in english when they could. They have invited us to go to dinner at the house which is a village between Rome and L'Aquila where the earthquake was. My knee was very sniff and got tired alot but apart from that it was fine and it feels almost normal today.</p> <p>I keep missing Jess on MSN as she seemed to be out alot to over the weekend but hoping to catch up with her today fingerscrossed i have missed chatting with her. I have to catch up on a few programmes i watch as well so that will keep me a bit busy.</p> <p>Alex bought me a CD course to learn Italian as well i have to start doing asap which looks really good. </p> <p>Theres been no more talk of children and i had a long talk about it with my mother she said i have to be happy and if i want kids then why should i not have them. And i know shes right so i have to wait and see what he says or comes up with. He keeps saying he loves me and doesnt want to lose me ever so he had to decide whats more important for him then and ho0w much he wants me to stay i guess. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/03/picking-up-ciro-6228178/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/03/picking-up-ciro-6228178/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/03/suffolk-and-norfolk-6227918/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-06-03:/2009/06/03/suffolk-and-norfolk-6227918/Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:13:59 +0200 <p>So on the friday night Alex decided he was coming to the UK after all after i said fine i will go alone. He was still a bit nervous about it all but was ok.</p> <p>That saturday we dropped Ciro off at the lady's house shes really nice and we sat with him for a while when we were there. He was really jumpy and scared at the new place he was going to be staying at while we were away but the lady had 2 cats and a little dog so he had some friends to play with. I felt bad about leaving him there and hoped he would be ok poor baby.</p> <p>Sunday morning early we got the taxi to the airport all packed and ready the flight was good a little bit of turbulance before Stansted but all in all very good. We got to my parents at 2pmish which was good everyone was happy to see us and we had a lovely dinner. It never feels weird or strange when i go there everything is just the same as normal pretty much. My brother had lost loads of weight even my sister had lost a little bit.</p> <p>That evening we went to Thorpness with my dad in Suffolk where he works, its such a lovely little place. We spent five days there it was sunny but a bit windy, we walked on the beach went to a few little villages. One of the days we walked 1 and half miles back from one of the villages Alex was grumpy by the end of it as he doesnt like lots of working but it was funny. We made some pasta for my dad which he really liked. We both really relaxed and we needed the break away for sure!</p> <p>We went back to Norfolk on the friday and booked into the B&B we were staying at a place we had been before and its really nice. Saturday my Grandad and Uncle came to visit us and we all went to Norwich to see my sister and niece it was a really nice day out. The second week was a bit hectic as we went to the zoo with my niece, shopping in Cambridge, Norwich and Thetford. I bought alot of clothes and was worried it wouldnt all fit back in my suit case!</p> <p>I was a bit bad i put a stone on from all the food there as i went a bit mental with the things i missed so im back on the salads now.The nurse only gave me 3 months of the pill as she wanted to keep an eye on my weight so i have to go back to the UK september now anyway.</p> <p>We both found the second week exhausting with all the activity and Alex said at the house a few times to play on the computer or watch sky tv. He was really getting into the history channels and was watching all the documentaries on the 1 and 2nd world war etc. He also bought a few DVD's on the subject, along with the Mr Bean collection.</p> <p>I bought 2 nice sticker books for the girls i babysit which they will love and Hello Kitty note pads for them as well. I got my friend Jess a few thing i wont say what they are ad i know you will probably read my blog <img src="/img/smilies/graybigrazz.gif" alt=":P" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I got 5 new fridge magnets to go with my collection now as i like to get one for where ever i visit! I also got a little bag with the British flag on which was lovely!</p> <p>I was a bit sad to leave them on saturday i do miss them alot sometimes but i was missing Ciro as well. The lady had texted us and told us he was king of her flat and liked to play with her dog. So we got back home to Rome in the flat at 11pm sunday night. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/03/suffolk-and-norfolk-6227918/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/06/03/suffolk-and-norfolk-6227918/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/15/you-have-now-entered-the-twlight-zone-6118652/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-05-15:/2009/05/15/you-have-now-entered-the-twlight-zone-6118652/Fri, 15 May 2009 08:12:40 +0200 <p>So Alex has now decided that hes not sure he wants to have children, it came like a bolt out of the blue last night. (he said he wanted kids all the way do far). He says he needs to think about it. I got really upset about this as i told him it effects both of us his decision. He knows i want to have children in my life i want to have a family.......... So he needs to think hard about what he wants out of life. He says this is part of the reason for his indecisions all the time like about getting married.<img src="/img/smilies/grayconfused.gif" alt=":??:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>So he also said again he might not come to the uk with me he might stay here for the 2 weeks and 'sort out' the flat, things that need doing. But i know he will just end up being on the computer playing games instead! as he did last time! And what do i tell my parents? hes coming then suddenly not coming? what are they going to think?!</p> <p>He also said its to long to spend 2 weeks apart but there is no way im am shortening the trip if he doesnt come! I havent seem my parents in over 7 months! I am staying with them the full time i can.<img src="/img/smilies/grayupset.gif" alt=":##" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>So things are completely crazy now! and i dont know what is going on and what is going to happen! Why can life be good one minute then completely up in the air the next. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I feel like hes pushing me away even a friend said it sounds that way, so i asked him did he want to end the relationship and he said no. He said he just has to figure out what he wants out of the relationship/life. I told him it includes me and at the moment im hurt and confused about all of this.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/15/you-have-now-entered-the-twlight-zone-6118652/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/15/you-have-now-entered-the-twlight-zone-6118652/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/14/stress-stress-stress-6112710/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-05-14:/2009/05/14/stress-stress-stress-6112710/Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:34 +0200 <p>So this week i have been trying to get things done ready for the weekend! Put all the washing away, still trying to work out what im going to take with me clothes wise as i know the UK weather can be unpredictable.</p> <p>Alex is getting more and more stressed and nervous about taking the flight but i think its more the thought of being away from italy. I think if we had been driving he would have been ok because he would have been in control of the situation. I dont know if hes going to come now or change his mind at the last minute! Its crazy its not like we see them all the time and hes only seen them once when we went for the week last year! I really dont understand him sometimes! I think i will be upset if he doesnt come to me that feels like he doesnt like my fmaily or want to see them.... and my family is important to me even though there lazy and dont come to visit us.</p> <p>I dont think my old flat mate Guy is going to meet us in cambridge now as we arranged he was all vauge about it in his last email! But hes always been like that agreeing to do something and then forgetting about it when it comes up! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/14/stress-stress-stress-6112710/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/14/stress-stress-stress-6112710/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/11/1-week-to-go-d-6095534/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-05-11:/2009/05/11/1-week-to-go-d-6095534/Mon, 11 May 2009 10:19:13 +0200 <p>One more week til our trip to the UK woohoooo soooo excited now!! I can't wait to see my family! there getting excited to spoke to them yesterday on the webcam. Alex is getting more and more nervous about taking the plane but i know once we are on it he will be fine. They said it was nice weather you can walk about in a thin jumper and be ok so i can start packing this week. I have to remember to bring Jess back a big bag of chocolate heehee as she likes it from there. Im going to miss chatting to her while im away <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> but the second week i should be able to come on my brothers computer sometimes <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>We have to buy Ciro's supply of food etc to give to the lady who will be looking after him we are dropping him of with her at 10am on saturday. She has two cats of her own so he has someone to play with and hopefully he will be ok with them. Im getting worried that he will be ok i love him even though hes a pain in the bum sometimes. I hope he has fun with the other cats and on his little holiday it might do him good and calm him down a little.</p> <p>I got everyone presents now so everyone has something when we arrive <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"> which i think they will all love!</p> <p>Alex said i could go for two weeks in september as well if i like and could spend 1 week with my family and the other in London with my friends! so its something to think about.</p> <p>My brother now has work and said he wants to come for sure end of the summer to visit us here in Roma for 2 weeks! It was really funny he asked if we had more to eat here than just pizza and pasta! heehee I asurred him there was a Macdonalds if he wanted fast food! heehee</p> <p>The weekend just gone was a bit busy we had to go food shopping and get some bits for the flat on saturday.Then we went to someones birthday party in the evening they all played guitar hero on the xbox and we didnt get back to early morning. </p> <p>Sunday we woke up really late, had lots of clothes washing to sort out before next weekend! Has to clean the house and put the winter coats away and make sure everything was done. And we went out for pizza for dinner down to the local place we always go.</p> <p>So we fly to Stansted airport next sunday and should be in the UK by lunchtime! its all so exciting!! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/11/1-week-to-go-d-6095534/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/11/1-week-to-go-d-6095534/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/villa-adrianna-6055458/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-05-04:/2009/05/04/villa-adrianna-6055458/Mon, 04 May 2009 09:51:35 +0200 <p>I finally worked out how to ad photos to my blog heehee so i have been adding photo's to old blogs!</p> <p>On saturday we went to Villa Adrianna which is in Tivoli its a beautiful place an old Roman Villa in ruins and its huge! We walked around for hours exploring and taking photo's of the amazing place we both love it. We want to get out more on saturdays and explore or go places. There's another villa in Tivoli with 100 fountains we will see next time <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Alex has been getting pissed of with Ciro more again lately hes driving me crazy. He keeps telling me again i have to understand hes trying his best to be tolerante etc. All Ciro is doing is running about, crying for attention sometimes, playing. I really dont think that if he can't cope with a cat he won't be able to cope with a baby. Not matter that he says a baby would be different that he would be patient with it etc i just don't believe him.</p> <p>Alex has been really moaning this week and nagging at me about little things and its not nice. Im so tired of it all lately and when i talk to him he doesnt listen and i have to say things 2 or 3 times before it gets through!</p> <p>Its times like these i wish my friend Jess lived in Roma instead of Verona <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>My little sister i talked to yesterday she wants a change in career shes thinking of doing a media course and to try and make documentary's to go with her degree in zooology! I really hope she can do it and give it a go. I told her to buy a camera and start making short films, which will give her practise. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>2 more weeks til we go to the uk i cant wait im so excited and happy!!</p> <p>Been talking to James one of my friends in London who is a tattooist and did the tattoo on my back. Mentioned i might be going to paris in October and he said he doesnt like it there heehee he was quite rude about the place actually but i think he might have had a bad experience there.</p> <p>My brother has promised to come for 2 weeks in October to stay with us now hes going to be working with my dad for 6 months over the summer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/pond/3473309" title="pond"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/309/3473309_61b254d417_m.jpg" alt="pond" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/villa-adrianna-6055458/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/villa-adrianna-6055458/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/bit-homesick-6016437/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-04-27:/2009/04/27/bit-homesick-6016437/Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:04:13 +0200 <p>Spoke to my parents on the webcam on saturday got to speak to my other sister and my niece who i havent seen in 6 months. Sky was really shy on the webcam because we hadn't spoken or seen eachother for so long. I got really upset about this as before we were quite close and i really miss them all. Got engulfed in home sickness again, i hate being so far away from them <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> I miss them all so much. But in another 3 weeks we will be seeing them <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Alex is worried about the swine flu which had caused alot of deaths in Mexico and America. I really hope it doesnt come to europe its really scary. Hopefully they will find a cure before it spreads to much.</p> <p>Been feeling really tired, over emotional and grumpy lately and i dont know why....i have been snappy with Alex and not ment to be because of it.</p> <p>Really enjoying babysitting still we have been making lots of things and playing with a ball to remember words etc. The little one now knows the days of the week, seasons and months and she hates learning english but shes been really good lately. The older one has started a blog on this same site where she write english stories. I told her not to except people as friends on it unless she knows them like me or school friends as i was worried about weirdo's trying to talk to her so she agreed. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/bit-homesick-6016437/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/bit-homesick-6016437/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/21/paris-on-the-cards-5981604/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-04-21:/2009/04/21/paris-on-the-cards-5981604/Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:02:32 +0200 <p>Ciro is fine apparently it was a wound under the skin like he had caught himself in a door or something. Im not suprised as he bounces of everything and everywhere! The vet gave us some drops to put in his food that will help. Ciro went mental in the vets when they got him out of the box he became a ball of fur and claws when they were checking him poor baby. He clawed the vets arm a little bit and he was happy to get home.</p> <p>My friend Jess suprised me on saturday she wants to go to Paris in the fall and her hubby is going to pay for our visit as he doesnt want her to go alone! So we are both really excited about it! we are already looking on the internet for places to visit there and things to do! Its going to be a big adventure and loads of fun, really looking forwards to it!</p> <p>The weather is still up and down here in Roma one minute its warm the next raining and a bit cold. I wish it would make its mind up!</p> <p>Me and Alex are suffering from some kind of tummy bug the last couple of days with really upset tummys which isn't good.</p> <p>Managed to get my sister's some tops i found of one of the little market stalls i found. There starting to bring out all there summer shoes and clothes which are really nice.</p> <p>More and more tourists i see when i go out i guess as the weather gets better we will be flooded with them especially in central Rome.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/21/paris-on-the-cards-5981604/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/21/paris-on-the-cards-5981604/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/ciro-back-to-the-vet-again-5953949/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-04-16:/2009/04/16/ciro-back-to-the-vet-again-5953949/Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:33:45 +0200 <p>Ciro has a bald spot hes been chewing on near his bum and when i told Alex he wasnt happy about it he went a bit crazy. He thinks it could be ringworm again but the vet has said its unlikely. We are taking him to the vet on saturday to see what he thinks but it could be a reaction to something in the house. All he has been doing is moaning about Ciro ever since we got him, about how naughty he is and him not being well. Im starting to wonder if hes going to be like this if we ever have children!</p> <p>Alex has said now to me he doesnt know if he would have the patience for children and he thinks he might be to old and these are some of his fears. I really want kids so i guess its a good thing we arent getting married at the moment and everything is on hold. I think he would be a good father at heart he just needs to learn patience.</p> <p>Ciro is still young and as he gets older he will settle down but it takes time hes like a naughty 2 yrs old at the moment.</p> <p>I bought some more summer tops which look nice for 1 euro each and tomorrow i might go out at lunchtime and take some more pics/videos like i did on tuesday with Jess as that was fun and im enjoying the walking around.</p> <p>Alex took me to Ostia last friday which was lovely suprise i didnt know where we were going until we got there! Ostia is the beach of Roma even though its an hour by car to get there (Ostia lido di roma). It was such a lovely sunny day we had lunch there and walked on the beach for a bit. I collected some shells and took some pics and enjoyed the sun. It was a wonderful day.</p> <p>My old flatmate/best friend said he and his girlfriend could come to Cambridge for the day and we could all meet up if we went there. Hopefully they can make it as it would be really good to see them as i haven't seen them in a year!</p> <p>My Brother didnt get into Uni and was really upset about it but hes been told if he does the summer course he can automatically get into Uni. So my Uncle is going to help him pay for it so he can get in. He also got a B on his GCSE retake couse which is good! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>We are going to see them in 4 and half weeks im getting really excited about it i can't wait to see them <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> it will be loads of fun.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/sdc11311/3438252" title="SDC11311"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/252/3438252_4c58e66ae0_s.jpg" alt="SDC11311" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/ciro-back-to-the-vet-again-5953949/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/ciro-back-to-the-vet-again-5953949/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/14/over-easter-5944368/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-04-14:/2009/04/14/over-easter-5944368/Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:03:55 +0200 <p>Jess and D came down to Rome to stay with his parents over the Easter break and we went over there to see them and have Easter lunch on the sunday. His family are really nice and loud and friendly and there is always loads to eat. They really like Alex and he likes them to alot. We had salad, lazanga and lots of meat and wine etc.</p> <p>Jess showed me the baby Chins they are sooooooooo cute! so tiny and furry and lovely and hopefully shes keeping two of them so only one of them needs a home.</p> <p>She gave me some material paint so i can make some stencil stuff on t-shirts etc now which will be loads of fun which she is going to do to.</p> <p>We were invited back on the monday as well to theres for a barbecue and both days were really nice and the sun was out shining and we had such a nice time. It was really good to spend time with Jess again.</p> <p>Today we went out and wandered about Rome for 4 hours pretending to be tourists which was fun we took lots of pics and chatted. I managed to find a nice bag for my Mum as she wanted a 'made in italy' handbag for when we visit in May. I bought a zesper keyring and some more sunglasses.</p> <p>Jess then went back to Verona with D at 4pm i was sad to see them go <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> it was nice to have her here to do things and have fun.</p> <p>Im going to the dentist tomorrow as i have a sensitive tooth which im not looking forwards to as the dentist scared me alot <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>The wedding stuff is now on hold as Alex has lots of fears about it all which hopefully he will sort out and face. I think its better for him to get over all of that before hand as he has a lot if issues that need addressing. So for now we aren't getting married or booking anything or doing anymore paper work for it. The documents i got run out in september which is the 6 months so if we do decide to get married we would probably have to renew them as i dont think it will be this year anyway.<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/jess_in_verona/3450284" title="Jess in Verona"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/284/3450284_d9a3c0735c_s.jpg" alt="Jess in Verona" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/14/over-easter-5944368/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>lifetravelhttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/14/over-easter-5944368/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/matter-of-trust-5916133/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-04-09:/2009/04/09/matter-of-trust-5916133/Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:04:01 +0200 <p>We had some more aftershocks since the earthquake some big ones but not as big as the actual quake one we first had. Its all still a bit scary and im hoping it will stop now.</p> <p>My friend Jess her chinchilla finally had its babies and she posted pics on facebook! they are so damn cute!! Theres 3 of them one big one and two smaller ones she thinks might be twins. She might be bringing them down for Easter with the mother as there still hopefully coming to Rome and dont want to leave them alone <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Still doing my exercises and lost a little bit more weight which is good although part of me still wants to join a gym to shift some more. I bought a few more tops for 1 euro each the last couple of weeks which are really nice. And i bought some leggin short things 3 of them which will be nice for the summer.</p> <p>One of my familys cats had to be put down as her kidneys failed i wasnt happy about this as i only found out about it from facebook a comment my brother posted <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Alex finally mananged to book us an appointment at the Commune after waiting 4 weeks! So tomorrow we go to do the document there and then get a date for our wedding next week. Hes still full of fears and i told him we dont have to get married and it was his idea in the first place. He has a fear i will go back to England and want to take half the share of the flat with me. I told him even if we get married the flat is still his and if we split up i dont want anything from him. I told him this repeatedly but he still has fears so i told him we could do a prenuptual. He said yes he wants to do that so we are going to so that at the wedding.</p> <p>I told him i was a little hurt that he didnt seem to trust me when i said i didnt want anything. He said no its was just is fears but still to me it means a lack of trust.</p> <p>Well me will see what happens September is still far away and we both have time to change our minds if we are not happy or comfortable in anyway about it. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/matter-of-trust-5916133/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/matter-of-trust-5916133/#commentshttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/06/earthquake-5898420/tag:romeliving.blog.co.uk,2009-04-06:/2009/04/06/earthquake-5898420/Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:09:02 +0200 <p>So this morning at 3.30am we were hit with an earthquake! I woke up to the bed and room shaking violently and it was pretty scary. I shouted Alex's name and we just lay there hugging until it was over which was only a few minutes. There was a mini tremor after and another tiny one an hour later. It was a 6.2 on the rictor scale apparently but the centre was a town 55miles outside rome called Aquaila and they were badly damaged so far there 50 dead and they are still going through the rubble.</p> <p>I got an email from my Uncle asking if i was ok and messages from facebook as well from people and my brother was waiting for me on msn to see if all was ok.</p> <p>Ciro was a bit shaken up and scared as well hes a bit jumpy today.</p> <p>They say there might be aftershocks which im not looking forwards to <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> I just hope everyone we know here is ok. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/06/earthquake-5898420/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>travellifehttp://Romeliving.blog.co.uk/2009/04/06/earthquake-5898420/#comments