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RAIN SET IN UNTIL END NOVEMBER

That’s right folks, it has predicted (according to the captain) that it will rain in Genova until the end of November, although the weather prediction says otherwise http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-ITXX0031. This so called "forecast", however, will not deter social lives as the weekend ahead is said to be debaucherous and everyone attending should bring rain coats or umbrella’s and probably helmets. This news also yields a possible no-show by the boss which means freedom for the rest of winter. We are on stand-by and will keep you updated.

CHEF TO RETURN

Bruce, our South African-born chef, is said to return on Sunday the 21^st of October for an undecided period of time due to boredom, both on his side and the side of the crew. Thank goodness because I fear my secretly (and surprisingly) good culinary skills are earning me the name of cook for the winter and its just too stressful I tell you! I will now also finally be able to get my Charmaine* on in accordance with aforementioned debaucherous weekend.

EXTRA-CURRICULA's

My search for a yoga centre has sadly bared no fruit and, although I continue to keep my hopes up that perhaps I might get a reply to my class inquiry, I feel I am forced to join the City Gym which Al and Ruben are addicted to. I like to look at it as a crew bonding opportunity and a way to keep the muffin out of my muffin-top during the winter. I went for a try out and I must say there aint no gym like an Italian gym. Step class was hilarious and Boxing kicked my ass, but had the best instructor! He cant speak English unfortunately so Im gonna be hitting them Italian language books hard!

Cervinia

There is also talk of snowboarding/skiing sessions in the upcoming weekends in the mountains of Cervinia. If the snow has started falling is a different question. Nevertheless I look forward to making a fool of myself whilst attempting to become a pro snowboarder.

Gin and Tonic night also seems to be catching on. It is a night randomly picked during the week where I sporadically decide to have a Gin and tonic with whoever will join. This week it was Tuesday night and mention must go out to Simon from Happy Days for educating me on the history of Malta.

On that note, more intelligent reading shall be done so as to involve oneself (me) more in conversations such as the aforementioned one about Malta. “Wow” and “That’s so hectic” can only keep the conversation flowing for so long. (Also note to self, buy a kindle).

HOLIDAY ADVENTURES

I have also officially booked my ticket to Ireland for the 21^st of December and am going to be staying with Tara, a friend from home. I am way too excited considering it is only October and cant help but picture a “P.S. I Love You” type scenario, although without the dying husband part. So more just the part of falling hopelessly in love with a handsome Irishman, and him also falling equally in love with me – that part is quite imperative.

And finally, my broken heart has forced me to spew out a poem to honour a friend that I have lost, explain the waning of relationships and how love just makes you feel shit in general. Enjoy.

To Have Loved and Lost

The sting of winter hits like a thousand knives,

Cutting, cutting, slowly cutting.

The wounds are deep but there is no blood,

Yet is feels like my body is drained of warmth and life.

The tree’s are bare, there’s no-one there,

I wander and wonder why it had to end,

Why the tree’s and blooms we bother to tend.

Year in, year out, they always die,

Their beauty just a passing sigh,

A whisper of what could be,

An empty promise of what you cant keep.

My heart is ice and my eyes are dry,

I have no more tears to cry,

The twinkle I held dear in my eye,

Left without even saying goodbye,

I look back and see the signs,

I really was alone the whole time.

Disillusioned by a giddy love,

Only from one heart and never enough.

And so I sit and feel a fool, for ever having loved you.

*Charmaine (v;ad): Refers to one Charmaine Kerry Crouch. used to describe actions of  raucous proportions, includes but is not limited to, dancing on tables, skinny dipping, running around (naked or otherwise), being the life of the party, causing mayhem etc. Usually linked with drinking (up to and including numerous bottles of wine, vodka and other alcohols). Can be done during the week or on weekends.