Italy vs. Paraguay

Final score: 1-1, which puts Italy and Paraguay on even footing to lead Group F. After tomorrow's game between Slovakia and New Zealand, I'll reassess Italy's position, but I really wanted that win to absolutely assure they move forward. Regardless, gli azzurri (the blues, a nickname for the Italian national team) played well most of the game. I really want to be able to be in Italy during an Italian soccer game. I'll keep supporting them!

I'm also hopelessly in love with several of the Italian soccer players. Who could resist the adorable Domenico Criscito (upper left) or the handsome Antonio di Natale (lower right)? Among many others. Also, if you Google either of those two, like I just did to find pictures to post on here, you'll find that Dolce & Gabbana did an underwear ad featuring several of the Italian national team members, including Criscito and di Natale. I swear I found it on accident. Try it yourself, it pops right up. It's Google.

Anyhow, I've been studying Italian for hours. I've practiced conjugation, I've read through my textbook, and I took notes on two chapters. I created three or four new sets of flash cards. My brain is dying. Il cervello morte.

I need a break. 16 days from this very moment, I will be somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, sleeping or studying, forse leggerò o ascolterò la musica. Is even that one simple phrase I just wrote correct Italian? I just don't know. Che pensiero stressante.

A domani, o forse il giorno dopo. Buona serata, lettori!

Until tomorrow, or maybe the day after. Have a good evening, readers!