Author Archives: AJ Cattapan

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Posted on August 15, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Every week my friends Ginny Marie and Gretchen host something called The Spin Cycle. Basically, every Monday they post a writing prompt, and then bloggers are welcome to link up their responses by the end of the week. Since this … Continue reading →

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Rome by the Numbers

Posted on August 10, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

My mom’s been asking me how many churches, museums, etc., I visited while in Rome during my Speak, Pray, Cook adventure. I’ve finally finished totalling them up. Here’s my Rome trip “by the numbers.” Average miles walked by day: 6-8 … Continue reading →

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“One for you, one for a friend” Giveaway!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s time for another giveaway! This time I’m giving away two medals blessed by Pope Francis during the Canonization mass for Saints John Paul II and John XXIII. In order to be entered to win, you need to do all … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 13 (L’Ultimo Giorno – The Last Day)

Posted on August 3, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

If I were to write out all my thoughts from my last day in Rome, I’d have . . . well, probably I’d have a memoir! However, I’ll capture some of the basic events and photos for you now. On … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 12 (Art and History)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I can’t believe I have only one full day left here in Rome! I nearly started choking up as I passed St. Peter’s on the way to school today. All I could think is, “I can’t believe I only get … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 11 (The Running Russian)

Posted on July 30, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Just when I thought God was telling me to slow down a bit, He sends me the “Running Russian.” Okay, so the girl doesn’t actually run, but the new Russian girl who joined our class on Monday had me doing … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 10 (Sono in ritardo!)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I can’t believe it’s Day 10 already! I’m feeling pretty much at home. Every morning on the way to school, I cross Via della Conciliazione and say, “Buongiorno, San Pietro!” A couple times I’ve been running late to school and … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 9 (Mi fa male la testa)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I knew it would happen sooner or later. I’d get a headache from studying all this Italian. Today was the day. Since it’s Monday, classes tend to change, and new people can start. I have the same teacher, but we’re … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 8 (Una Buona Domenica)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I can’t believe my trip is more than half over now! Since today is Sunday, my day was all about popes and churches. Before this April, I had never seen a pope in person despite three attempts to do so. … Continue reading →

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Speak, Pray, Cook – Day 7 (Cooking Day)

Posted on July 26, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

So today was the big cooking day. If you’re looking for the recipes, just go straight here: http://www.fabiolouscookingday.com/our-recipes We met in the Largo Torre di Argentina area, which is the place of the four Roman temple ruins I talked about … Continue reading →

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