Always take the road less traveled..... I find the easiest way to really learn a new area is to take a morning run, go up and down the streets passing shops and locals....and hopefully finding your way back. This morning I woke up really early and went for a run, I slapped on my sneakers and turned on my ipod and ran.....it was amazing. The caffes were just opening shop, and the smell of fresh coffee gave me the extra boost I needed to run all the way to the ...

Buongiorno! A lot has happened since I last blogged, but life has been moving to quickly and beautifully to find time to sit at a computer and type. I started school in Florence on the 20th, Ill be taking Italian I and Italian Cinema. We already had orientation and an extremely filling welcome dinner, which was much needed. My roomates are amazing, I couldn't be happier. We have a pretty even split of girls from UF and USF in our apartment. Last night was ou...

I write to you from a small cafe on the corner, near my hostel. The smell of espresso and breakfast sweets from the cafe flow into the streets. Everyone sits outside, here. They all talk and seem to know each other. I ordered a coffee and a chocolate danish...and the little girl (bambina) next to me is singing some italian school song. Its alot warmer today than the past few days...which is very nice. It has taken me a while to write so here is a recap of the pa...

waiting in TPA for my flight to washington, then to germany and finally to florence ......i thought waititng around was bad then the chick sitting beside me told me she missed her first flight because she was randomly selected for a rather upclose and personal search lol.....wow that sux. catch ya later suckers!!!

Today is officially my last day of work Just 14 days and a few more finals to take, and then I'm off to ITALY till August!! I leave May 14, and get into Florence on the 15th. Summer classes don't start till the 20th, so I'll be staying in a hostel.....(hopefully not like the movie) but I'll keep you posted. Not looking forward to packing....