ABT withdrawal?

Alas, Lettuce is quite bland without its counterparts in this specific friendly sandwich.

You all are on Spring Break, I think. Are you lolling on a beach in Florida? Are you dancing wildly in front of video cameras? Or in front of each other? Have you opted for a homebound, restful break? Whatever the case, write and let me know. Give this blog some lovin'.

I just got back from my Spring Break on Monday morning, then went straight to class from the airport. I haven't called my parents yet (!) because as soon as I got home, I opened an email from my friend Laura, who is visiting Madrid this week while I'm here. More exhausted than I thought I'd be after an amazing week-long trip to Italy (which, it turns out, is one of the many homes of my soul), I have been attempting to spend as much time with Laura as possible between classes and recovery-sleep. I want to show her everything I can in Madrid, but school (durned school!) is taking up some time with classes (go figure). Luckily, Laura is fairly independent and is willing to go out into the city on her own some.

While in Italy, I saw so many things that I would have liked to have shared with you ladies. Rome was history and modernity twisted together, beautifully, only missing a haiku from Ashley. Florence--oh gosh--where was Therese when I saw the statue David, or the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before? And I hiked a beautiful piece of the Mediterranean coast along Cinque Terre with the ghost of Betsy. I had gelato 6 times in that country, all different flavors. It would be creamy-sweet if we could go back and get gelato in Italy together someday.

I miss you girls!