School, Tattoos, and Time That Matters

As finals approach, I'm taking stock of what's ahead
School, Tattoos, and Time That Matters
Benedetta at the Chinese restaurant (photo by Benedetta)

I'm taking my final exams soon, like everyone in my class. Everyone who knows about it asks if I'm scared. I say no, because I study and I'm always prepared. I always get good grades.

But I'm really sad that school is ending. I have so much fun at school with my classmates and my teachers too. I never miss school, and honestly I wish I could go on Saturdays and Sundays. I love being in class. We laugh all the time.

I don't want it to end. I don't want to stop seeing my classmates and my teachers. I really hate being alone. That's why I never want to be by myself. Not even when I go out for pizza. I call people and invite them to the pizzeria, and people call and invite me too.

Sometimes I go for pizza with Chiara, who lives in Muratella. I call her "Chiara the best." We were in class together in elementary school and we still keep in touch. The last time was Saturday, and she was getting a tattoo that evening. She called me and said that when she was done we could grab pizza with a friend of hers. So I went to the pizzeria myself to make a reservation—it was late Saturday and I wasn't sure they'd have a table. But they did. We ate and I had such a good time laughing.

Chiara had a new tattoo. A lot of people have tattoos. Not me. I don't want to wear nail polish. Sometimes my cousins do my makeup, but just a little, and then I take it off pretty quickly because it bothers me. But nail polish? No. I don't like it. I do wear rings and bracelets though, even when I sleep. And I go to a lot of birthday dinners for my friends. I love it. And I invite people too—I'm always calling to ask them to come. As for eating at home? That's a waste of time. What's the point? I always want to go out.

Benedetta Mattei

Benedetta Mattei

Born in Rome on January 1, 2004, Benedetta Mattei is a first-year student at the "Gioberti" hotel institute in Trastevere, with the goal of working as a receptionist and waitress. She leverages her…

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