April 15th, 2011

I woke up this morning at 9 am, I had a breakfast sandwich and tea then showered and prepared myself for the test. I took the 1:30 bus. I briefly stopped by my professors office to let her know I was taking it. She was surprised because that would mean I had only an hour to complete the test, I assured her that I was prepared and thus proceeded to the testing room. Thereupon I was again asked if I really wanted to take the test, the fact that it was a 12 question test was mentioned. I again assured my critics that I was prepared. And so I completed the test, in half the time alloted, with I suspect extreme accuracy. I made sure not to make any simple mistakes, and in most cases I am fairly confident that I scored correctly. I will not know the result until the grades are posted online but I suspect a score between 80 and 100, in fact I am reasonably certain I will get 100 or close to it. After all... its only math.

After the test I went strait home... only to discover I was locked out. While I was waiting for my parents to get home and open the door for me I took the opportunity to weed the front yard, (as always, I can't stand to remain idle.) For the rest of the day I allowed myself to relax, I had left overs for lunch, and cod on a bed of rice with onions spinach and tomatoes for dinner. I also had Hawaiian cake for desert.

I never got a response from my ex, I don't expect one, and I don't much care to discuss the matter further. I am looking forward to class on Tuesday as her prospective replacement will be there and I am very interested to learn this woman's intentions. I have every reason to suspect my prospects will thrive, as I believe they have today.

The weather was marginal, sunny but windy, and toward the end of the day quite cold. I had to turn the heat up as it became very cold in my room. I suspect this indicates yet another change in the weather, I can only hope it changes back. All and all it was reasonable and quiet day, yet also a productive one. I plan to go to bed at a reasonable hour tonight, when will be dictated by my circadian rhythm, what little of it exists...

April 14th, 2011

I woke up at 6am, had a breakfast sandwich, orange juice, and liberal amounts of water for breakfast, showered, dressed, and left the house at 7:20. My professor was surprised to see me so early, we went over the test as we had begun yesterday and she was kind enough to compliment me on my hard work and dedication, she said was willing to help me in this way because I have demonstrated myself to be a good student. This meant quite a lot to me, and I intend to prove her right by acing the test tomorrow. I have studied and I shall continue to study, and I will pass it.

After the meeting I spent some time in the mathlab, then when to class. I saw my Bangladeshi friend and I gave him my email, he is thinking of getting a group of us together to tour a local recycling plant with some very fascinating engineering, (we are, after all, stem majors.) The class was fascinating in that it focused on history, specifically on the history of two rules related to limits and derivatives.

After class I went home and had some lunch, left overs from last night, (which I also ended up having for dinner) I had some tea and spent a bit of time studying. I also found I had indeed been contacted by my ex with a response. It was even more shrill but I detected an element of desperation so I offered my terms, which were simply that I would be willing to forget all of these transgressions and mend our friendship, only of course, if she wished it. Its up to her, I can only act with the dignity and clarity my philosophy demands.

I did my exercise routine, increasing my reps from 15 to 20, I then took a long, hot, and very enjoyable bath. After which I chatted with a friend who I had not heard from for quite some time. Now I am getting ready for bed, its midnight and there is much for me to do tomorrow. I shall be victorious.

April 13th, 2011

I woke up around 8am, had granola for breakfast. It was absolutely miserable out today. As soon as my state of consciousness became apparent my mother became obsessively interested in my every thought and action, after attempting to get her out of my hair so I could focus on my work, I ended up agreeing to help her make a crystal... she noticed the rather large one on my mantel and was astounded to learn I made it with a hyper-concentrated alum solution. Lacking alum I used salt... after that I got ready to meet with my professor.

In the process of charging my phone, (as I always do before leaving the house) I noticed something amusing. My ex broke her self imposed silence to berate me for asking one of my friends to send her a message, the contents of which I don't even remember. Now my friend happened to befriend her because I convinced her that my friend wasn't trying to steal her boyfriend, (the person she dated before me; a bumpkin, probable victim of mental handicap, and spoiled Texas princeling of no consequence to anyone) and convincing my friend that my ex wasn't insane... I may have exaggerated just a tad... In any case, she was quite upset with me... she asked me why I didn't just talk to her... of course I did, and was ignored, then had to deduce from the lack of any online presence that she had deleted my contact info. I swear I know not what madness provoked my ill-fated tryst with that one, but her erratic behavior is no longer my concern. That fat useless lump of a boyfriend she lives with, he now has to put up with it, and considering the sort of person he is, I imagine he will, meekly, with little protest.

After that minor curiosity, I shut my phone off, (to conserve battery life) and ran to the bus. I got in on time but my professor was away assisting other students and didn't make it back in time to meet with me. After she generously offered to go over my test during her lunch, I told her I would meet with her instead tomorrow morning. After all she has done for me, it was the least I could do. She also offered me all the extensions I asked for, and I'm confident that I will be caught up by next week. With a grade, worthy of my brilliance. I then sat in self administered lecture by way of the computer lab until the bus arrived, which I did take, returning home around 1 pm. I had left over pasta for lunch, did my biology homework, read a chapter out of my biology text book, and found the time to email my ex. I told her in no uncertain terms not to text me, I said that if she wants to talk, she can call me, email me, or im me. Now I know she won't so I may as well have just told her off, but then I'm not the sort of person that does that. Maybe I should be... I really am too nice and too forgiving, its possibly my greatest fault but then its well balanced by my inability to tolerate nonsense or apologize for just cause.

After that little episode I was approached by my mother again, she wanted another loan, after the most pathetic contemptible whining she accepted my refusal in the most immature of ways. "whatever" was the response. I commented that she sounded as if she was 15... and certainly she is acting as if she is. Now I act the part of the parent cutting off their child's allowance to teach them budgeting, she certainly can't expect the bank of Taverna to bail her out every single time she needs to buy someone a gift. Who do I look like, the federal government?

It seems fate is decided that I should have headaches in perpetuity. I can only hope my soon to be triumphs grant the peace I have earned with my tireless efforts and stoic resolve, more than hope, I will it so, and so shall it be.

For dinner, we had a kind of shepherds pie made with turkey and sweet potatoes, its hard to describe but utterly delicious. After that I relaxed, watched the news, and chatted online for a period. Its now 11 and I must be headed off to bed, as I have a dawn appointment with my professor, and this time its actually at dawn. Class, will of course follow soon after.

April 12th, 2011

I woke up at 8:30, had just enough time to eat a breakfast sandwich, get dressed, and run to the bus. I was a few minutes late but my professor didn't seem to care. She gave me credit for attendance. Class was dull and an air of uncertainty about deadlines was somewhat cleared by my professors announcement that the materials to be covered on Thursday were optional and that we would not be tested on them. She essentially gave us an entire 3 days to catch up. Time I intend to make full use of. I will meet with her tomorrow to discus my last test.

After class I went home and had lunch, 5 falafel and a granola bar with juice, a latte, and water. I loaded up on water and snacks and ran back to class. I spent the hour and a half before the start of bio to study, and it paid off fairly well as I scored an 85, this time I was only the second person to finish, rather than the first, but then I was a bit more tired this time around. I think one of the girls in my class has a crush on me, I'm looking forward to pursuing the matter next Tuesday, Monday being a holiday and thus free of classes.

When i got home I went strait to homework, had dinner, pasta and pesto, and chatted with my mom about a variety of subjects. I also spoke to a few friends online, one of which encouraged me to pick up my old lunar colonization project, I definitely want to write that book, I think that will be my project for the summer.

I had some cake for desert, showered, and got ready for bed. Its very late, already half after 1 so I really ought to be getting to sleep, which I shall do presently, all and all an eventful and productive day. I hope to continue the trend.

April 11th, 2011

Woke up at 8, had a breakfast sandwich, juice, and tea for breakfast. Went strait into finishing up my room. It was completely done by 11:30 giving me just enough time to enjoy 4 falafel for lunch with gobs of that awesome Greek yogurt dressing, I am going to figure out how to make these things... not only are they a lot better than I remember them being, but they are so convenient! Not to mention filling, once again the superiority of Mediterranean cuisine is borne out. But anyway I didn't have time to take a shower so I doused myself in deodorant and ran to the bus trying in vain to keep my matted mess of a head from resembling Einstein in his less photogenic moments.

I made it to class early, (as always) got in the lab after the last class ended so they didn't lock the door causing me and everyone else to have to stand outside for 15-20 minutes, (they could have at least thanked me) and sat down to study. Our fearless leader decided to spring a pop quiz, (of sorts, no actual grade just his attempt to stump all the people he knows aren't studying) I was the only one in class who consistently raised his hand when it was voluntary, (as always) and even though I got some of them wrong, (mostly from the chapter I hadn't gotten to yet) I still managed to impress my professor so much he put a gag order on me so, "the other students could have a chance" that has to be the most common phrase ever uttered to me by school faculty in my lifetime. Well, that and "put your hand down Giuliano, we know you know."

The weather was absolutely stunning today, and its put me in a very good mood. When I got home I had dinner, and hit the shower, we just had left over pork and potato salad from last night, (just as good, I didn't complain.) I also got my mother reading letters to a young contrarian, by C Hitchens. I'm hoping it will improve her vocabulary a tad, she's been hanging out with Chelsea people a lot lately and I think its effecting her brain. I'll wait on introducing her to the missionary position, and god is not great, I don't think she's quite ready for those...

After my shower I put on shorts and a tank top for the second time this year, had all my windows open, and basked in the fresh air... I wish I'd had the time to lounge in the hammock but I won't until... well actually I haven't a clue when, I'd say Wednesday but I'm probably going to be in the testing room or the computer lab for the duration of that. I just hope the weather stays on its current track.

I was exhausted from reorganizing my room so I gave myself a break this evening, I did chat with my new friend for a few minutes, and I also set up a few new programs on my computer. In addition I weighed myself, I'm back to my normal minimum weight, 180. Evidently the improved quality of food coupled with my return to a fairly regular exercise regiment is paying off. I also feel a lot better, which considering my various symptoms including headaches and other things I'd rather not describe is substantial. I may be in constant pain but I'm stronger, I have more energy, and I'm in a good mood, so what's a little unending agony between triumphs?

I also got my test results back, they weren't what I was hoping for but they are sufficient for me to move forward, I intend to meet with my professor to go over the results at the nearest possible date, which will likely be Wednesday. Now I have to go to bed, as I have calculus in the morning and a bio test in the afternoon.

Just to emphasize, I'm a genius, all hail me, I can anything I want to, ahahahaha... and I feel fucking amazing!

April 10th, 2011

I was unable to update yesterday due to technical problems derived from a suspicious virus coupled with an even more suspicious ip address emanating from a certain part of Boston I've only been to once and for a reason that might give one particular person a reason to hack my account. Whether or not my suspicions are grounded I had my pc reformatted yet again. Its now as pristine as the day I bought it... or at least it will be as soon as I get all the dammed registry errors fixed.

This morning I woke up late around 9. I had 2 granola bars and chamomile tea for breakfast. I then showered and got dressed and ready to take my second chapter 3 test, sections 4-8. The chain rule, implicit differentiation, relating rates, and differentiating differential equations. I had 3 falafel with Greek yogurt for lunch and a glass of v8 fruit smoothy that my sister saw fit to pick up from market basket.  After lunch I went to school, and spent 3 hours listening to online lecture videos before taking the test in the last two hours of available testing room time. I left school just as it was supposed to have closed. I have no idea how I did on that test, as the grades have not been posted yet. I am certain that I got above 50%, as to how far above I won't know until tomorrow. At any rate I have a second chance to take it, but I would rather not as I have yet to take the midterm which is pressing.

I picked up my computer from microcenter along with a new audio cable and usb cable, (they are far cheaper there than at bestbuy.) Then I went home and set up my computer while having dinner, we had pulled pork on a bulky role with coleslaw and potato salad, all from scratch of course. The pork was slow cooking in the oven the entire time I was at school. I pity people who eat everything from a box, they couldn't comprehend what it is they are missing. Afterward I enjoyed a glass of wine, several glasses of water, another glass of v8, and a cookie. I also spent a great deal of time cleaning my room. I may rearrange it again, so that my bed is closer to the window and in view of my new longer cables.

Beyond that, there is little else of note. Aside from the computer problems yesterday I did my normal exercise routine, continued correspondence with friends, and carried on as I normally do on a Saturday.

April 8, 2011

I woke up at 9 am, had a breakfast shake, took a shower got dressed and left for an appointment with my professor. We agreed I’d have test 4 done by Sunday and she suggested that I should drink more water… and she’s probably right.

When I got home I had left over steak, rice, and broccoli for lunch and… yes water.

I spent the rest of the day suffering from a massive headache but it wasn’t all bad, I made a new friend. The man with whom I was debating Islam yesterday continued the discussion today and we spent a while talking over Skype. We both share many interests including a love of history and language and we spent a while going back and forth on the Aztecs, (he’s Mexican) and the Romans, and the differences between Spanish and Italian. It was a pleasant distraction from the throbbing pain in my forehead

I had shrimp scampi for dinner and for desert a few oatmeal raisin cookies my dad made from scratch for desert, I think they had honey and chocolate chips in them too, as well as molasses.

I made a point of drinking more water… tomorrow I plan to study like hell, now I’m going to bed. Its just after 11pm.

Oh and the government didn’t shut down, we aren’t officially a failed state yet.  So… yay America, you don’t suck quite as badly as I expected you to. 

April 7, 2011

I woke up at 7, had some tea, skipped breakfast due to nausea. Took a shower, got dressed, and left for class. Today we went over the second derivate rule for finding concavity, and we got some extra credit work. I may have earned some of it.

After class I had left over’s for lunch, deleted 10 or so people from my yahoo including my ex who I’m pretty sure already deleted me a second time. I wash my hands of her.  The rest were people I either haven’t spoken to in months, or people I likewise suspected of having deleted me. Honestly, is it so much to ask that people say something before dropping off the face of the earth? I mean if I was planning to abandon the internet, (unthinkable given all my long time friends and the importance of it) I would at least say good bye or ask that someone else do so. As a matter of fact I did so in all the forums I have left up to this point. Of course I’ve never abandoned a friend; however I’ve had several abandon me, their loss and someone else’s gain. To the subject of relationships specifically, considering how often I get hit on, someone is bound to fit my standards sooner or later.

After that I began studying, panicking, then finally abandoning my goal of taking test number 4 in calculus, my amazingly understanding and merciful professor agreed to meet with me tomorrow to talk about an extension. I really felt awful today, I suffered from all my normal stomach ailments and a fairly profound migraine. It’s a very good thing I have a high tolerance for pain or this might become a liability.

However I did make a few new friends, and I have every reason to expect them to be far more reliable than all the traitors I removed. Also had some fun debates, mostly on the subject of Islam, and amusingly on both sides of the issue. Ie defending it from attack and attacking its defenders, this time however it was along the more traditional lines of, Muslim Islamic apologist and non Muslim islamoskeptic. I might express some degree of distain at constantly finding myself; ex catholic anti theist, talking about a religion, but given current geopolitics it’s hardly surprising. There isn’t a global movement to establish theocratic Zoroastrianism, nor is there a simultaneous attempt by Zoroastrians to overthrow their corrupt autocratic regimes, (except maybe in Iran in concert with secular Muslims) nor is there an effort to ban and demonize Zoroastrians in America, (the toothless inbred hicks likely don’t know what Zoroastrianism is nor have ever heard the word used before.)

For dinner I had steak, rice, and broccoli, which was quite good. No desert, lots of water, ect, ect. I also made myself a crude latte earlier with left over espresso, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, as a study aid. My mother also asked me for yet another loan, she now owes me 80 dollars. I consented only under two conditions, one that it was for her friends in Italy, and two that it would be the last time I lent her anything until I get paid back. She claims I will be paid back on the 20^th, 8 days before my birthday… in which I will turn 22… not 42… regardless of what some people think.

I spent the evening conversing with a dear friend; I fell asleep late at around 1 am. 

April 6, 2011

I woke up at 9, had tea and granola for breakfast. Then I rested until lunch, I had a bowl of left over pasta. After lunch I continued to rest, I’m absolutely exhausted today for some reason. I did manage to work up enough energy to continue my exercise regiment. After that I had dinner, chicken Parmesan with Italian rice. It was quite good.

I also had a brief exchange with a Syrian friend of mine who asked me why I always qualified critiques of Islam with similar critiques of Christianity… The implication being that I was going too easy on Islamic fundamentalism. Well It wasn’t the first time I was accused of that, but it is the first time I was accused of it by a Muslim. I responded by clarifying that I’m very much against all forms of fundamentalism especially Sunni  wahbist and the Shiite Iranian regime schools of Islamic fundamentalism. I also pointed out that my habit of pointing out the similarities between Muslims now, and Christians in the past is based on recognition that it was secular society that reformed Christianity and Judaism, not moderate Christians and Jews, who were usually executed by their own congregations before states existed that could enforce laws prohibiting religious persecution. The Middle East simply lacks secular authority, and is awash in well funded and entrenched theocratic barbarism. Ultimately, religion is the problem, and it must be tamed.

I often find myself in the course of several exchanges at once defending Islam from fundamentalist Christians and conservatives, (by pointing out they agree more with so called terrorists than they do with me and most of the Muslims I know) and in another forum attacking Islamic apologists when they try to deny the incitements to murder, war, genocide, and persecution in the Koran, or when they spew mindless anti-Semitism, homophobia, or anti Americanism.  I’m continuously amused at how I can be referred to as both a terrorist sympathizer and a crusading neocon at the same time by two separate quarters. To make it clear, I am an enemy of religious faith, I will attack it whenever it seeks to exert control over the lives of people who do not wish to believe in it, however I’m not an enemy to people who have religious faith, only those that wish to impose it on me or others, and also those that lie about their religion. I view that as the only sound position to hold on the subject. If that offends some people, well in the words of John Adams, "We're in a war, dam it! We're going to have to offend somebody!” 

I’m going to have a hell of a time studying tomorrow… I think its best that I go to bed now, its 10pm.

April 5, 2011

I woke up at 5:30 and undertook to complete several calculus problems. I also had a breakfast consisting of frosted mini wheats and green tea.  I showered and dressed and left the house at 8am.

I arrived at class on time, we did 2 sections of work and I then went home for lunch. I had cauliflower and I made myself liver and onions. It was quite good.  

I left for biology at 1, arriving shortly thereafter. I spent about an hour in the math computer lab doing calculus homework, then went to bio for a lecture that was 2 hours long, then I followed that up with another 2 hours in the math computer lab after which I left for home at around 6.

I had ziti with red sauce for dinner; I then finished the last 6 problems on my homework, completing it on time for the deadline tonight at midnight. I’m tired, but sanguine. One hurdle is out of the way, I’ve a few more to go but I will meet all expectations and indeed exceed them.  It is my way, and it is my will, and so it shall be done.

The homework in total, was 52 problems, many of which had multiple parts.

In between work, what little time there was in between it, I’ve been attentive to the news.  Libya is pretty much as it was, as is Japan, which is bad news on both fronts. We dropped support of our pet tyrant in Yemen, (about dam time) but we are still backing that perfidious drug pusher in Kabul. And he instigated a lynching of UN workers the other day because some inbred barbarian hick from Florida burned a copy of the Koran. In local news, the republic is on the brink of collapse… the republicans have decided, or rather reaffirmed their opinion that shutting down the federal government is a good idea. So they are doing that now, and celebrating about it. Meanwhile the president is bending over backward to give them a deal, which basically sacrifices everything he claimed to believe in, and its still not enough for them. To summarize, the world is fucked, and party line republicans are stupid as hell! In addition party line democrats are masochistic puppets, which has been obvious to me for years but seems to have caught on more recently.

It’s probably a bad sign when your preferred method of escapism is the news. I need a vacation… well I’m going to bed, its 11 and I have a lot of studying to do, tomorrow. 

April 4, 2011

I woke up at 8am, the sky was dreadfully dismal this morning, I had a cup of tea and a jelly donut for breakfast. I then did my exercise routine and I showered and left for school at 11, and met with my professor. We went over two problems that I then completed in short order. After that I went upstairs for lunch, I had the pizza I brought with me, it was quite good. I also drank a bottle of water.

I then arrived at my lab about 10 minutes early, one of the girls from my class was also there and we spent a few minutes chatting before class… I was disturbed to hear that she, like so many other people assumed I was in my 30’s…. sigh… do I honestly look 30? It’s irritating beyond belief. She happened to be 32 and had a ten year old son… This was quite surprising to me, as she looked much younger; I thought she was in her mid 20’s at the most. Aside from the awkward age difference we got on well enough, and then when the professor arrived we did a brief introduction of cellular respiration, followed by an enzyme lab. The lab was fairly straightforward; I got out at 3, and spent about 40 minutes in the math computer lab doing calculus until the bus arrived.

When I got home I had more left over pizza for dinner, I assumed left over’s would be the order of the day. I also had a salad.  For desert I had a bit of icecream and a few chocolate chip cookies.

I spoke to a dear friend of mine for a few hours; we touched on a variety of subjects from health to school to family to mutual acquaintances. She is a most amiable person, wise and of sound opinion. It’s so nice to have people who can be counted on for calm civil discourse.  After we parted I showered and got ready for bed. I shall prepare for class tomorrow which will be quite early.

April 3, 2011

I woke up at 9 am; my father was kind enough to make me an omelet consisting of fried onions, mushrooms and cheese. This I had with a cup of tea.

Then I undertook to accomplish 10 calculus problems, I have 30 remaining. In addition I assisted my mother in retrieving an end table from the attic and I then undertook to have lunch, two slices of pizza from the previous night. I then showered and got dressed. I am now preparing to visit my grandmother for it is her birthday.

I spent about an hour at her house, my aunt brought over 3 homemade pizzas that she had made each with different toppings and one calzone. As well as a strawberry shortcake. I had two glasses of my grandfathers wine, it was white and very harsh in taste but not bad, I also had a pice of cake and a cup of espresso. We also talked with my uncle in turkey via webcam, he seems to be doing well and we all miss him. He was deported last year on an expired visa and is in the process of filing an appeal, so far its looking to be successful.

I had the pizza my aunt made for dinner, it was quite good. Much sweeter than the pizza my father makes. Also the dough was more substantial.  I then took a long hot bath, after requesting additional time from my professor due to my continued ill health and familial responsibilities, when I returned I found she had already responded granting me an extra day. If there is to be any such word as saint, it’s a title she deserves. I only hope I can justify this clemency with great triumphs, these things, I will spend much time in bringing about. Now I am quite tired and I will rest.

Let my work forge in the red hot fires of ambition, a new and tempered spirit that will last one thousand years! I will be no Ozymandias, my works will be mighty long after my death.

April 1, 2011/April 2, 2011

April 1, 2011

I woke up at 8, had granola with milk and tea for breakfast. Then rested until lunch, thereupon I had left over pasta and left with my father to drop off my application at school. I did so, returning home around 1pm. I had a piece of chocolate cake and I spent the rest of the day resting. I had fish and chips with a salad for dinner and I went to sleep around 11 pm.

I was not well today, sleep deprivation aggravated my headache and I suffered from shivering and stomach pains in addition to a general feeling of malaise.

April 2, 2011

I woke up at 10 am, had orange juice and Belgium waffles for breakfast. I undertook to vacuum the hallway and the stairs, as well as sweep my bathroom. I had left over fish and chips for lunch. Along with two cups of green tea.

I cleaned my bathroom and ran a virus scan on my computer, thereupon I undertook to sign onto my yahoo messenger account and was surprised to learn that my ex requested I readd her, as I suspected she deleted me at some point after our last exchange. I accepted the request in the hope of more amiable contact in the future.

For the first time in several days I completed my full exercise regiment, due to ill health I broke with my normal 2 day cycle but as I am attempting to regain my momentum in all matters, this was an apparent first step down the path of personal triumph. I also had a glass of ice tea. Now I am preparing to shave and bathe, as well as to finish my homework.

I spent a few hours shaving, while I was doing that I managed to speak to two of my friends, one told me he had found a new friend and that they were getting on well and that he was quite happy. I congratulated him and offered him my best wishes and congratulations. My other friend inquired into my health, and offered some suggestions regarding how best to alleviate migraine headaches. Her advice was well considered. She also imparted into me disturbing rumors about some of our mutual acquaintances. Of those I will say little but they are nothing I did not already suspect and like all the information I receive it will be used artfully when the time is ripe, and not before. There are non I value more highly than those friends of mine who warn me about what goes on behind my back and in my absence, the fact that I know just what is going on at all times puts me in a most favorable position indeed. It should also give my potential rivals pause as I know all that they do and think, my eyes and ears are everywhere, and my hand is ever raised high to strike down sedition wherever it rears its accursed head. On this matter I shall say no more.

I had two slices of homemade pizza for dinner; they were quite good my father seems to be getting better at making the dough which is after all the most important part of a good pizza.

I was informed that I will be visiting my grandmother tomorrow as it is her birthday, with my family around 2. I look forward to it as I’ve been somewhat concerned over her health, and that of her husband my grandfather who has suffered greatly over the past year and was recently in hospital for pneumonia. They as they have traditionally done in the months around Easter are planning to return to the homeland for a few weeks, I hope the clean Mediterranean air will help my grandfather’s condition. The climate around staletti as I’ve been told is quite healthful. There will of course be much food and drink; I wonder how my grandfather’s wine turned out last year… I will have to sample it when I arrive.

I also managed to complete 12 of my 52 calculus problems; I shall do the remaining 40 tomorrow. 20 in the morning and 20 in the evening should be a sound way to parcel my workload, as I do not wish to ask more of my professor than she has already generously provided.

It is now 11:30, and I shall prepare for bed, much work and merriment awaits me tomorrow I shant permit lack of rest to hinder me.