Saturday, December 22, 2007

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This week I finally reserved my room in the heart of Rome. It's only a couple blocks from the Vatican and within walking distance of everything, but as my friend likes to say "that's a story over coffee". Meaning, ah, that story is much too long for now.

Meanwhile, after an Italian translation marathon, I'm taking a week long vacation to enjoy my enormous family and our holiday festivities. I need this desperately. Working European hours from California is taking a heavy toll on me, I feel it.
It worries me. A lot. Goals fuel my long hours, but I need to be kinder to... me. Well, what ever little bit of me
is left, that is.

Ah, but my vacation began yesterday and today I treated myself to something special. Oh, you have no idea how much I'd been craving this!

Today I took the subway to downtown San Francisco. Amidst the busy festive center, I found my crêpes filled with Italian NUTELLA (and strawberries, too) Yessss...

(That's me in the window's reflection :)


















"Luna d'argento con stelle dorate,

gnomi, folletti e fatine incantate,

una pioggia di auguri e un pensiero fatato

per un Natale e un anno più che mai fortunato!"


The holidays are finally here, and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas :o)

17 comments:

Annika said...

Oh, I'm taking a few days off for that very reason too. Yesterday I almost slapped myself for being so stressed out, there's no need for me to push myself that much. You sound like you really need a break - make sure to relax and enjoy every second of it!

Felice Natale, farfallina!

Giulia said...

I hope you have a fun and relaxing vacation. It's so easy to get over worked, especially at this time of year. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too. Happy 2008!

Unknown said...

How exciting about the room; sounds like a wonderful place, is it the one you showed pictures of a while ago?

Have a wonderful xmas!

qualcosa di bello said...

big, big hugs to you~~~ for treating yourself, for another step closer to your goal & for the sharing of your beauty with us...
buon natale!!!!

Roam2Rome said...

Ciao Annika!
Ah, you're so right... no need to overdo it, and I'm glad you're taking a little break, too :) Buon Natale Annika!

Ciao Giulia :)
'Tis the season, what can I say? :) Merry Christmas!

Ciao Tess!
I so loved that place! But it wasn't ready any time near my arrival to Rome, so I had to look for another one. This one is lovely, too :) Merry Xmas!

Ciao Qualcosa di Bello,
Hugs!! and I hope you have a very merry Christmas :)

Tina said...

Hey, that's where I'll be, starting this Friday, to ring in the New Year - San Francisco! I hope I can find the same crepes :-) You'll have to let me in on the secret.

Merry Christmas my dear!

'A Tuscan view.....from Umbria' said...

Aguri! Happy Christmas and may you find what you are looking for in the new year. With best wishes from 'A Tuscan View......'

Eryn said...

i'm glad you finally get a break!

and NUTELLA is my favorite thing ever.....ever!

La delirante said...

Hola Farfallina! Te deseo una muy Feliz Navidad y un próspero 2008. Gracias por tu amistad durante este ano en la blogósfera.

Un fuerte abrazo!

Devil Mood said...

Happy Christmas to you and your family!
I'm sure you're having a fantastic week and those strawberries look so delicious. Yum!

Great news about the house!

Felicia said...

Merry Christmas :)

Jeff Gromen said...

Ciao R2R,
Things are crazy this week. Have fun with family. I know I am. Only a few more hours and Santa will be here!!! :)

Sharon said...

Merry Christmas to YOU!! I hope you have the happiest day today!!

Jessica said...

Merry Christmas! Write when you get in Rome, we should meet for coffee!

Linasolopoesie said...

UN SALUTO DALL'ITALIA
BUON ANNO ...LINA

Madelyne said...

Those crepes look awesome.
Enjoy you break and have a Merry Christmas

Roam2Rome said...

Ciao Tina!
Ah, yes, I heard. Oh, we only chat several times a day, every day. By the way, your tip about Tag Editor saved me :)

Grazie Amanda

Ciao Eryn,
Isn't Nutella great? Something about it...

Hola Delirante,
Que linda, gracias, y nos vemos durante el 2008!

Hi Devlish,
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, too. Strawberries + Chocolate = Yum!

Buon Natale Felicia!

Hey Jeff!
I was wondering how you were doing! Glad you're enjoying your family, and read you on the 31st!

Thanks Sharon!
I enjoyed your holiday posts from Italy. Priceless.

Ciao Jessica!
Yes! I'd love to meet up for coffee with you. I should be there at the end of February, or early March. Depending when my place in Rome becomes available... the occupant is buying a house. Let's hope it goes smoothly and quickly.

Grazie Solo Poesie!
Spero che tu abbia trascorso un buon Natale! :)

Hi Madelyne,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas, too, and ah, yes... crepes are the best.