November's End

I just looked back through my recent posts and realized that I've been forgetting to sketch :/  I promise I'll make it up.  Plus right now my Art History teacher has it so technically I can't sketch.  But I blame my forgetfulness other school work.  Which for now is DONE.  Thanksgiving break officially starts now and I couldn't be more relieved.  We had critiques in studio today which went ok.  I don't really enjoy showing off work in progress but it's nice to get feedback before it's due.  On better notes, tomorrow 4 roommates and I are traveling to Paris!  Oui oui.  =]  Had to be a little cliche there sorry.  We'll be there till Sunday and I can't wait.  Paris and London were the main places I wanted to go this semester so I feel really blessed that I was able to do so.

It's getting colder here, like mid 50's for highs.  And it rains multiple times every day.  You should see the Tiber!!  I walk over it every day and love seeing the changes.  Right now it's super brown and it's moving quickly.  I try to imagine what it would be like if we were at the elevation of ancient times...I think Rome would be flooded.

Saturday an Art History professor held his annual famous cooking class.  We traveled to his apartment (which was very cute...a natural, homey, authentic old world Italian feel) where he (with the help of his girlfriend, Sabrina) demonstrated each recipe, explaining techniques and history of food as he went.  I would definitely say it was my favorite meal since I've been here.  Courses go as follows: 1. Three onion omelet (frittata) 2. Warm potato and goat cheese terrine with baby greens and a balsamic vinaigrette reduction 3. Pumpkin lasagna (favorite!! soo fall) 4. Roast guinea fowl with pear sauce and potatoes 5. Marscapone and rum mousse with chocolate shavings.  And of course top it all of with wine.  Seriously..we're talkin 5 stars here people.

I figured I would post before we left for Paris....I probably won't again until December. (so weird to say!)  You all should be so proud....look at the jump in number from October!  Much more legit.

As a closing remark...I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
And if you could please keep my Grandma Betty in your thoughts and prayers I would appreciate it.  She had to be taken to the hospital last night so I'm hoping all goes well.