Ah, rent...

My lease renewal arrived in the mail today. Oh, fun times. The raised price is more than I can afford (well, more than I can afford if I'd like to eat every now and then), and I really can't afford to try to find another place. What to do? 


On another note, three weeks till Italy! I can't wait! Good food, good wine, good stuff all around, here I come. :) Now I just have to figure out what to pack. I bought a new pink dress and some new shoes, and I can't wait to wear them as I roam the streets of Rome (haha). 

I need to learn Italian. Anyone?