How are you feeling today Charlie? Have you spoken to your friends yet? Your last post about that really hit me. I have finally, finally found a real friend here in Italy- after 10 freaking years! I cannot tell you how much I missed having a girlfriend. Unfortunately she is an exact copy of me, including the drinking. I have a fear that if I am to be serious about this I'm going to have to take some time away from her. It is sad and difficult. I know you understand.