The last Italian class

So for the last 10 weeks, I have been taking an adult Italian class.  I was worried about taking it because the last time I tried to take Italian, the teacher was so ahead of me and everyone else already knew Spanish, so I was way out of my league.

I’m happy to say it was totally different this time!  I feel that I have started to learn some (but need to learn a lot more), and enjoyed the class.

We had a little party today with everyone bringing in something.  It was a great way to end the class.

I plan on taking the next level if it is offered through the county school. Otherwise, I’ll be asking the teacher to be my tutor.  I’m almost panicked about going to Italy and not being able to speak the lnguage/not understanding anything.

There’s still time to study.....

Not a typical Monday

What did you do today?

I got a new client for my business, started a class to learn a new language, and met an actress/musician! Not your typical Monday!

So excited that my business is growing!  I met with a realtor who needed help with SendOutCards and marketing, and we are going forward!  YEAH!  It's amazing how things fall into place when you put it out there to the universe.  I had written down that I wanted to phase out a client, but with that, comes needing to replace the income.  As soon as I wrote it down, I started to get inquiries about work.  Now it's up to me to keep the ball rolling.

This evening I started my Italian class.  It was such a better experience than the last time I tried to take an Italian class.  Almost everyone is a beginner - like not knowing any Italian.  There is one guy that is way advanced, but the teacher handles him very well when he starts talking in Italian.  There is one person who is from South America, so she might have an easier time, but she was quiet.  Almost everyone in the class has been to Italy and plans to go back.  Some have a trip planned.  The biggest thing was - we had FUN!

The class was 6:30 to 9 and I planned on going to see Alexz Johnson afterwards at Jammin' Java in Vienna. I figured that she would go on like at 9 or 10 - I might miss some, but doubted it.  Well, that didn't happen - I missed the ENTIRE show!  SERIOUSLY!

I pulled in and thought, "Wow, no one came."  I walked in and I asked "Did I miss the show?" and she said, "Yup, we are closing up."  Then I saw a group of people standing around (by the merchandise table), so went over.  She was finishing up with someone, and said 'Who's next?" No one moved forward, so I did. I told her that I just got there and missed the show, thinking that she wouldn't have gone on until like 10, have been a fan since "Instant Star" and love all of her music.  Yes, I said "I'm probably old enough to be your mom." Then it sunk in to her that I missed the show - she said that they went on real early and I should get a refund - and let her know that I was just going to get a ticket at the door.  Alexz and Brendon (part of the opening band/producer) said check youtube that it should be on there.  I said some words of encouragement - to stick with it, you are talented and she said that she's going to keep doing it as long as she can. And I said to come back here (Jammin' Java), and that I know she has in the past.  I mentioned that last time she came I was on vacation.

The best part is that she said "Wow, you are a true fan - to come in even after missing the show to say hi."  Alexz asked if I have the new CD and I said, Oh yeah, already downloaded. I got to chat with Brendon with Dress Black. Told him I would check out the music and another guy was trying to get me to come to the Philly show since I missed last night's show. I asked what they sounded like and he said he produced both their CD and Alexz's - come to find out - it's Alexz's brother.  I was thinking it was, when he said his first name, but didn't say anything.

Anyway, at least I got a picture with Alexz and got to chat with her!