Eloise at the Plaza just wants bread.

Now that I have been in Rome for a little over two weeks, I have adjusted to the change and fully delved into the European life. I love the food, the urban vibe, the fashion and did I mention the food? I not only love Rome itself, I love my Eloise at the Plaza lifestyle. I live in one of the oldest, most well known hotels in Rome, right off the main street of the city. My room is cleaned everyday, my sheets are changed once a week, I get fresh towels everyday. 6 days a week my breakfast and lunch are taken care of and 3 nights a week I'm fed at some of the most fabulous restaurants in Rome. The other nights we explore to find the best pasta or pizza. Every night we get gelato at our favorite place, Gioletti's by the Pantheon, and on the weekends we travel to wherever our little hearts desire.
As you can see, life is pretty good across the pond for this gal. However, there are some things about America I truly do miss. For example, you have to pay to sit down at a restaurant. Just to sit down. And then you have to pay more for bread. I understand this is part of their culture and the way waiters are paid, but sometimes a girl just wants to sit down and have free bread. Is that too much to ask for? In a moment of extreme patriotism, I actually said to my friends, "Give me bread or give me death!" The same goes for water. I will never again take for granted free water in a restaurant. I also really miss Goldfish crackers. Those are my ish. Another thing about this place is the lack of social sipping. No one sits around and enjoys coffee like they do at, let's just say, Starbuck's. People throw back coffee like cough syrup. It's odd. I really really miss unscented toilet paper. The next and final American thing I miss is actually the world's biggest 1st world problem but I do not care. This blog is my open forum and I'll say what I want. I miss 3G data. I do. Not being able to just look something up or text a friend to find them makes living in a big city a difficult and at times stressful and I don't care who knows it. Say what you want but if you've ever lived in a big city without being able to use a phone at any given time, you know what I say is true.
Even without those American hallmarks I miss dearly, I would not trade my time here for the world. I am loving every second and I am dreading the day I have to leave. I'll be the girl sobbing as we walk out the doors of our hotel. No lie. Until then, I'll keep eating, drinking, laughing and loving Rome! See you guys not too soon :)