Oh language!
I was studying Greek! I found it extremely difficult. Somehow could not concentrate on what I was studying. Then at one point I gave up. There is no point simply wasting my time. Perhaps some other time I will be able to concentrate and study better.
There is a constant change within me since I arrived in Rome. I have begun to see things differently. Am I beginning to grow little serious? I began to think…a little bit of pondering over. One of the things I noticed is that these days I do not speak much. I do not express myself fully. Obviously this is because of language. Many of the times I wanted to share my joys and sorrow with my friends. But I cannot express fully in Italian. Often I put an end of my conversation on half way and tell them that I will narrate other days. I want to crack a joke or contribute my thoughts on certain issue. But language is a barrier. I can switch over to English. But should I do that? My conscious does not allow me to do so?
I must go to bed now. Its 12.25am. Tomorrow I have to get up early. Oh I have made a mistake. I have written in English!!!Never mind, at least I could express my thoughts…good night….
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Just noticed it. But by now you are far superior than me. Liked you called me Mr Ripon. This remind me of a scholastic of Slovenian. We called each other Mr! Take care...and keep smiling...
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