Tue

Last night went to a new bar in town and tried some local wine. Really good. Actually came home at a decent time and went to bed. Had our fist day of class. We have class from 9:45-1:00 Tue thru Friday, and then from 2:00-5:00 on Wed and Thursday Afternoons. Due to the classes I took, Tuesday is my day with an afternoon free. The first class is problem solving and decision making with the Director of the Cimba Probram. Dr. Al Ringleb?. He is very high energy, very hard instructor. We found out today however that they are teaching us from a very prestegious management course that many of the fortune 500 companies send their managers to. This will be a great resume builder.

The second class is with Dr. Blakely, from WVU. Managing in a Global Environment. A lot of reading, but it should be ok.

After class today, they sponsored a bus to the mall. I went along and it was an interesting experience. The best part was that the mall was air conditioned, the only place so far that I could actually feel the air conditioning. Had a very big anchor, Wal-Mart type store. It was interesting trying to find what you needed when everything was in Italian. Got a few necessities, and made my way to the checkout. The cashier usually says Ciao!, but she said a really long sentence to me, and I was like "Hello"...She laughed, and checked me out. The only reason I was worried was that there was a long line behind me, and I had no idea what she said. Lets just say my Italian is Minimal at best.

As Donnie would hate to hear, Also went and ate some burger king, because apparently Italy does not believe in ever eating meat. So I had to get a whopper just to get some protien.

Came back and did some more washing of the clothes. That really sucks. Along with some reading. Came to check the Job Line and email. Going back to read some more. No wine tonite. I have started a workout program while I am here. They have a nice small gym for us here, with just enough equipment to make you sore. Sava, our resident trainer, has us on a 4 day program. I am also including running steps into that program, for a short but sturdy cardio.

Talk to you later, during the weeks this might get boring...deal with it.