Perugia

A lot has happened since my last post. I have a new home! A single room in Via Annibale Mariotti. It has everything I need. I am here at least until the 27th and then I have the option of staying in the room I am in now (but pay an additional 50 eruo per month) or move upstairs to the appartment which is shared with 6 students from my university and pay the amount I am this month. I will most likely be moving upstairs, beacuse of money reasons and I will at least have someone to talk to, hopefully, ha. The landlord told me that I would be living with 5 other girls. I've never lived with girls so it will either be a complete disaster or great. I am hoping for great, either way a good experience. Today I went and took care of some business at the school and got placed in my classes and received my schedule. I originally thought I was going to be taught in English, but the more and more I think about it and go to the school I am getting hints that I will being taught in Italian, sooo I hope I am ready for that. I will have to pick up on things fast.
When I got to the area where we were to meet to have an oral exam and be placed into classes I waited and waited to hear my name called, but it never was. So finally when the ladies in the room were walking out, I walked in to talk. They didn't really notice me or show me attention that they saw me in there so I just stuck out my paper that said I was supposed to be there. Then the three of them looked at eachother, looking at me. haha like they were sizing me up for something. They asked if I spoke any Italian, thats about all I understood them say. I told them no. They read me name out loud and asked if I had Italian background, I said yes. Then they started talking fast again to themselves. Finally, they gave me my paper back and it said A2 and not A1 so I dont know for sure, but I think they signed me up for Italian II. I dont know how they decided that, haha, but I will see tomorrow(wednesday) is my first day. I start with 8 hours of Italian language and grammer tomorrow. Wednesdays will be my busy days. But, I am SO ready for school start. I have nothing to do right now and am soo bored.
I didnt pack enough warm clothes either it is about 30-40 degrees here everyday, 40 on the warm days(sunny days) which we have had 2. I havent decided if I should buy a jacket yet or not beacuse I still think it will warm up soon. We will see.
I have two friends. They are Turkish and speak little English, but enough to communicate with me. I like them. I dont seem them really at all but when I do I like it. They are very busy with their schooling, they are here for a month and then off to Roma for 4 months studying some more. Other than that, I havent met anyone. The past week has been pretty hard and have felt a little homesick. But, things will start picking up here now that school starts and I will see more or the same people everyday. I am ready for that.... No fun being alone.

Ill let ya know about school tomorrow!

ciao ciao amici!
Michele DiMarco