Today is father's day. As most everyone who reads this blog knows, I lost my dad a year ago. Unlike many other holidays, Father's day was not big my house, instead it was seen as being a day of relaxation with a nice dinner at the end of the night along with cards. I guess its stems from the fact that my dad didn't ever want much or ask for much. There weren't any nice gifts, etc. Yet, just time well spent. That time was invaluable, and still is.
Today, my day followed that "tradition" even though my dad isn't here, I spent my day as we spent so many father's days together (minus the shooting range). I slept in this morning (not disclosing the time here, slightly embarrassing). I took a nice, long relaxing shower (something i haven't had in a while). Then I went out to grab lunch of gnocchi with a cream sauce with my roommate. We went to the supermarket, got laundry supplies and came back and did some laundry.
Afterwards, myself and one for my friends went to the train station to make reservations for the city we are going to after the trip is over (not giving it away now, but I'm really EXCITED about it).
Then we decided to come back, drop off our belongings and go grab dinner along with my roommate (I had a spinach and ricotta calzone (perhaps the most disappointing food in the past two weeks)). On the way back, we met up with another person in our group and grabbed some gelato. This was the perfect gelato, creamy, smooth great flavor.
We came back to the apartment, I did some more research for the rest of my trip and figured out some logistical nightmares. Lesson learned: sometimes its easier to just pay extra for covienent travel instead of the cheaper alternative (will speak about this later on twards the end of next month)
Overall, it was a relaxing day. I think my day today would have been what my dad would recommend: to take it easy, don't worry and don't stress (I have been very stressed and weary about the future lately (particularly 100% conformation, placement and start date at Disney (its been driving me crazy not knowing 100% where I will be, going, and doing when I return))) . There were several moments today when I soaked in the city. I opened the window of our apartment to hear the noises of the street below: an accordion along with the slight murmur of the crowd walking by juxtaposed with the clanging of dishes from the cafe below just to be interrupted by a vespa going by. By taking this time to slow down, I began to see the city for what it really is.
Take time to slow down and just relax.
Until-
Matt
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