Can I just say, I have had some really good weekends since I started living in Europe. For example, Venice for the weekend, Fall leaves in Stia, hanging at the Rugby game and dinner with Giovanni's Family. BUT, this weekend tops them all and the great thing, there are more to come.
FRIDAY was a bit glum, only because my camera broke at a photo shoot the day before. Literally, the shutter collapsed upon itself!! Mind you, I was shooting in a mental hospital (no patients) and an abandoned orphanage when it happened. Could it be I am shooting too much? Is 30 rolls of film too much? hummm. Needless to say, there was still more shooting to be completed on Thursday, but it didn't happen for me. *sigh* Nevertheless, Friday was the upswing of the weekend, because my photo teacher, Jacopo, who I love, personally escorted me to a photo shop that should be able to help me out. I was supposed to hear of the results Friday afternoon, it is now Monday afternoon and Jacopo just called. The camera is ready and less then what I budgeted for. GLORY TO GOD! Especially considering that last phone bill... and the shooting to still be done.
That night I had dinner, Mexican, with three other Yankees followed by some awesome Cuban music. Cuban music in Italy, who knew...
SATURDAY was filled with printing in the studio. I am currently working on three separate projects. One of which is my attempt at a photojournalist perspective/story. Fingers Crossed! If you didn't know, after about 4 hours of printing, everything that is white starts to look green. So, I took a break to meet my friend Danielle at an area bar for appretivo and the game. I am a huge football fan, GO! PACK GO! But unfortunately, I am unable to get my weekly fix here in Florence. So I have learned to settle for real football; soccer.
Watching Fiortena, the Florence team play and whip some team from the North was awesome! You see this stuff on TV, but when folks actually start singing the city/team fight songs, you can't help but join in! Great fun... I have to buy some purple so I fit in better next time. After I went back to the studio and worked until midnight, security pretty much put me out!
SUNDAYthe weather was absolutely fabulous! Cold, but sunny and just a few clouds... And in the afternoon I finally found an apartment!! It is located 'out of the center,'(The Duomo, San Lorenzo etc), away from the touristy part of town and the neighborhood is pretty much only Italians. Yes ladies and gentleman, it is now 2 Italians and 1 American! My new housemates are Lucina and Simona. Sweet girls, who pretty much just speak Italian, but want to learn English so let the lessons begin!! (I do hope my accent doesn't rub off.) Of course, last night when I was struggling through my Italian homework I started thinking, what have I done!?!? My only American contact will be at the school and with Danielle. YIKES...
After this euphoric moment, I came back to the studio to look for tickets for my sister and I. We will be spending New Year's Eve in Paris!!! I can't believe how cheap it was to fly there from Italy. We leave from Florence on New Year's Eve, arriving about 4 in the afternoon, returning to Florence on the 3rd. We will be couch surfing while there and I promise to take lots of pictures! I have never been to Times Square for New Year's, and I have nothing to compare it to, but I assume it should be OK.
The day was of course was topped off with great food. My housemate Jen has a new "friend." Francisco. He is from Mexico and made two authentic dishes for us. I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD! (Yes! I am yelling!!) But the highlight of the ENTIRE weekend was a new introduction to the BEST thing in Italy. Chocolto Au fu Gato con Panne... Now this is totally spelled wrong, but don't get stuck there. The important part is this. It is literally Hot Chocolate with 2 scoops of Gelato (I prefer carmello) and REAL whipped Cream!! OMG. It is about 1200 calories, but seriously, who cares. I could literally swim in it. I could wear it like George Costanza wants to wear velvet on Seinfeld. That's how I am about this decadence. YUMMO!! Isn't it funny how when it is all said and done, it comes back to food. hummm... mental note: 'I really need to learn how to cook more.'
I am off to the studio, to complete more printing!
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Happy Thanksgiving Laci! Sounds like you are living it up...I'm really happy for you. We are doing great here in Nashville. We just had our friends from Germany visit us so that was a blast. We took them out and showed them the Nashville night-life (got a sitter for the little guy). It was great having a night out on the town. Your blog made me reminisce about our trip to Venice. Ahhh...can't wait till Elyas gets a little older so we can take him to Europe. Well we're off to visit friends. Keep up the blogging...you're a fabulous writer!
Just as I thought...you are having a GRAND time! I'm glad you finally came back to let us know what's been going on. Bring me some of that hot chocolate ice cream!! :)
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