Friday, January 11, 2008

Cantina Pierino



I met up with Rose at my favorite Italian restaurant, Cantina Pierino, last night for the ravioli dinner we’ve been talking about for weeks. The place is very cozy with exposed brick walls and various cooking pots dating from last century hanging from the ceiling. This is the old hangout spot for legendary tango composers like Piazzolla and Troilo. Dinner was delicious as usual. It’s amazing how fast time escapes us. The last time Rose and I sat in that restaurant was a year ago! Now we’re even more Porteno than before with our 4-hour long dinner! Yes, we got there just past 9 and stayed until 1am! We were the last ones to leave with so much to talk about. I was laughing with tears when I told her about my grammar class in the morning and I was tearful at times when I mentioned my reunion with my father in China last January. Rose and I get along great. It hasn’t occurred to me yet but I know I’ll miss her when she leaves at end of the month. But for now I’m more worried about leaving here myself! Somehow I just know that I’ll see Rose again. I don’t know why. Maybe we’re the kind people who do things and make them happen. I didn’t go to sleep until 3am so naturally I was very tired for my class this morning with Juliana from Deloitte. I always enjoy our classes together because of our discussions about various economic related topics. I feel much more comfortable with them than grammar points.

The day was so beautiful I forced myself to enjoy some of it rather than hurrying home for a nap. After a lovely coffee break at the Havana on Cordoba y Pena reading my favorite book “Freaknomics” I took the bus to the Fine Art Museum so I can finally cross it off from my to-do list.

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