I armed my self with gloves and and my weed pulling tool . In just over 2 hours I filled 3 garbage bags with weeds . It was very hot out , and I loved it . I do n't know why , but being out there working and sweating like that makes me feel more alive somehow .

A: What makes the writer here feel more alive ?

I thought Ian was going to lose it when she left . We told him in the morning that she was leaving and he was a fussy , clingy little boy all morning . When she left at lunch time , he clung to me with his little lip quivering getting ready to cry as she said good bye . He just kept blowing her kisses and quivering , I almost cried just watching him .

A: Why is Ian sad that the woman is leaving ?

And to all those who stuck around for me thankyou and I appreciate everything You ' ve done for me . ON THE REAL you know who you are . This year I ' ve grown a stronger bond with each of my family members showing that I ca nt talk to them about anything . Junior year was a blast !

A: Why does the narrator look at Junior year with fondness ?

Ristorante Da Valentino - a small Italian restaurant famed for its excellent homely Italian food and stellar service to boot . Dining at this reclusive semi fine dining restaurant presents quite a challenge as reservations are hard to come by ( minimum 2 weeks in advance ) and made even harder with the restrictions placed . Reservations of more than 8 pax are usually not entertained and Valentino also enforces a two seating policy , with the first running from 6 pm - 830pm and the second from 830pm till closing . This effectively means that a leisurely dinner is probably out of the question , especially in large groups .

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What type of cuisine is the narrator describing ?