One last rub of the lucky hog before we depart Florence.
Alex, Tania and I
Molly, Taylor and Alex
The 6 of us from 37 Via San Zanobi
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The Last Dinner Together :)
One last rub of the lucky hog before we depart Florence.
Alex, Tania and I
Molly, Taylor and Alex
The 6 of us from 37 Via San Zanobi
The Last Night
It is Saturday morning, May 16th 2009. This is the last full day in Florence, and what emotions I am feeling. Yesterday morning, Alex went to the airport to get her parents, who have come to spend the week with her traveling before she returns to the states. Taylor went around 2pm yesterday to pick her mom up from the airport as well, who was there with the surprise of her best friend! It was an emotional day for us, the parents being the true sign that the end of this semester and the abroad experience is here.
I am all packed, hard to believe that I have fit my life from the past four months into two large black bags, and my backpack. If we can take a moment to say a prayer that my bags are under the weight limit and I don't have to pay millions to get my luggage home, that would be appreciated! I have taken the time to go through my clothes from the semester and got rid of a full trash bag. These clothes were sent to Abruzzo, where the earthquake took place a few months back. The people down there lost everything, so the chance to give back a little to this country.
Tania has spent the last week here with me, she left this morning back t Virginia, where I will actually see her tomorrow when I return to the states. We had a wonderful time together, spent a day in Venice with Alex and the two of us also went to Pisa for the day to see the tower. I think Tania was overwhelmed by the city, and she became aware of the Italian way of life. She actually managed to roam the streets a few times while I was taking finals and such, so that was great. And of course, she enjoyed some Italian Pizza, which made her very happy!
Speaking of finals, all went well! I am hoping to get my grades in the next few weeks, but the papers I received had big A's on the top, and my written finals felt strong. Practicals were fun, the students in my classes and I worked together to finish the assignment recipes on time. It was a successful semester, and I am looking forward to some more cooking when i get home!
Riverview Farms Catering is busy for the summer, and of course, always looking for more work. I am planning to get as may hours in, with catering, childcare, and anything else that comes my way, to pay off my loan from the semester and start to save for my next adventure in this world.
Off to roam the streets one last time, and of course, one last gelato before I board my 6:30am flight back to Dulles. I will be in Virginia until Wednesday afternoon, when I get on the last leg of my travels to San Fransico, landing around midnight.
Until my final destination is reached, I send you love!
Ciao Bella, Ti Amo :)
I am all packed, hard to believe that I have fit my life from the past four months into two large black bags, and my backpack. If we can take a moment to say a prayer that my bags are under the weight limit and I don't have to pay millions to get my luggage home, that would be appreciated! I have taken the time to go through my clothes from the semester and got rid of a full trash bag. These clothes were sent to Abruzzo, where the earthquake took place a few months back. The people down there lost everything, so the chance to give back a little to this country.
Tania has spent the last week here with me, she left this morning back t Virginia, where I will actually see her tomorrow when I return to the states. We had a wonderful time together, spent a day in Venice with Alex and the two of us also went to Pisa for the day to see the tower. I think Tania was overwhelmed by the city, and she became aware of the Italian way of life. She actually managed to roam the streets a few times while I was taking finals and such, so that was great. And of course, she enjoyed some Italian Pizza, which made her very happy!
Speaking of finals, all went well! I am hoping to get my grades in the next few weeks, but the papers I received had big A's on the top, and my written finals felt strong. Practicals were fun, the students in my classes and I worked together to finish the assignment recipes on time. It was a successful semester, and I am looking forward to some more cooking when i get home!
Riverview Farms Catering is busy for the summer, and of course, always looking for more work. I am planning to get as may hours in, with catering, childcare, and anything else that comes my way, to pay off my loan from the semester and start to save for my next adventure in this world.
Off to roam the streets one last time, and of course, one last gelato before I board my 6:30am flight back to Dulles. I will be in Virginia until Wednesday afternoon, when I get on the last leg of my travels to San Fransico, landing around midnight.
Until my final destination is reached, I send you love!
Ciao Bella, Ti Amo :)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
12 days and counting!! :)
Its been so long since I have blogged!
Its crunch time here in Florence, only 12 more days until I leave this place which has become my home, and I am having bittersweet emotions around the thought. I am so excited to come home, ready to get back into the swing of things and start making some money! I miss everyone so much, I am so happy the weather is getting nice and school is ending for everyone. I am looking forward to the beach this summer, camping and lots more fun activities. I am going to Alaska in July for 8 days because Tessa Dahlen and Danny Amos are getting married up there. I have never been to Alaska, and really looking forward to it!
But alas, leaving Italy will bring tears to my eyes. I have loved this country for the past four months, its strengths and weaknesses alike. I have learned some valuable information in school, met some of the most dearest people, and truly fell in love with traveling and seeing the world. There are so many places I want to travel, people I want to meet, things to do and see, and I really feel like being here for the past four months has really given me inspiration to do so. I would love to spend the next five years of my life working for a period of time, traveling some, and then working some more. This would be so great!
So here is my speech to those of you feeling like some change is needed in your future:
Get out there and see the world! Go somewhere you have ALWAYS wanted, and take the time to explore the wonders of this planet. Experience something new, eat food you thought you would never try, stick your head out of the Eurostar train window and let the breeze take your breath away. Swim in the many different waters, let the smooth stones on the beaches of Capri massage the bottoms of your feet. Meet new people, try and speak their language without embarrassment. Share stories about your home with others, and help someone to make their day a little brighter. Enjoy the sun setting on different cities, dance to music you have never heard before, and most of all, enjoy the differences in people, because this world is everything but black and white.
I love you all with great passion, and can't wait to be home in the redwoods. Westcliff, you are in need of my new running shoes:)
Ciao Bella
Its crunch time here in Florence, only 12 more days until I leave this place which has become my home, and I am having bittersweet emotions around the thought. I am so excited to come home, ready to get back into the swing of things and start making some money! I miss everyone so much, I am so happy the weather is getting nice and school is ending for everyone. I am looking forward to the beach this summer, camping and lots more fun activities. I am going to Alaska in July for 8 days because Tessa Dahlen and Danny Amos are getting married up there. I have never been to Alaska, and really looking forward to it!
But alas, leaving Italy will bring tears to my eyes. I have loved this country for the past four months, its strengths and weaknesses alike. I have learned some valuable information in school, met some of the most dearest people, and truly fell in love with traveling and seeing the world. There are so many places I want to travel, people I want to meet, things to do and see, and I really feel like being here for the past four months has really given me inspiration to do so. I would love to spend the next five years of my life working for a period of time, traveling some, and then working some more. This would be so great!
So here is my speech to those of you feeling like some change is needed in your future:
Get out there and see the world! Go somewhere you have ALWAYS wanted, and take the time to explore the wonders of this planet. Experience something new, eat food you thought you would never try, stick your head out of the Eurostar train window and let the breeze take your breath away. Swim in the many different waters, let the smooth stones on the beaches of Capri massage the bottoms of your feet. Meet new people, try and speak their language without embarrassment. Share stories about your home with others, and help someone to make their day a little brighter. Enjoy the sun setting on different cities, dance to music you have never heard before, and most of all, enjoy the differences in people, because this world is everything but black and white.
I love you all with great passion, and can't wait to be home in the redwoods. Westcliff, you are in need of my new running shoes:)
Ciao Bella
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