Anything Pink Please

Wow!! What a crazy week and a half!! My classes have begun, I have made new friends (yes, some italian), and I still don't have Internet on my computer.

Classes...well, Italian is definitely more boring than I was hoping, but it is certainly easier than my Russian classes back home. And while I am enjoying learning about the language, my skills in actually talking to people here are a bit...hmm, laughable. But seriously, a lot of the Italians laugh at me when I speak to them. I guess southern doesn't translate too well into Italian.

Wine Appreciation!! What a wonderful class. In one week, I have honestly learned so many different things about tasting wine that I didn't even know were possible. Like for instance, when wine is stored in wooden barrels, it usually has a slight hint of vanilla when you smell it. How cool is that?! Plus this past Friday, instead of class, we went to a wine estate that is owned by one of the teachers. Yes, I already attempted to get myself an internship there next summer...she actually kind of seemed interested in the idea :)

Best part of the week...GELATO FESTIVAL IN FLORENCE!!! How did I get so lucky? For 2 Euro, you get a ginormous bowl of gelato YUMMMMMMM!! Not to mention, the stands are set up in the most beautiful places all around Florence (the Duomo, Piazza Repubilica, etc.)

Another highlight of the week has been being called Principessa (aka princess in Italian). This definitely adds to some of the appeal over here!! This week's bar/club of note: Space Electronica, a wild and crazy discotecca in Florence that features karaoke in one area, and a techno-blaring, go-go dancer having, crazy dancing area that has two stories in it. Definitely a great night life spot to hit up on the weekends while in Firenze.

Ok, well that is all for now. About to hit up some shopping in the leather market to see if I can find a wonderful new satchel for myself!! Ciao mi amicci!!

This week's Italian phrase is...como ti chiami (pronounced komo tee kee-ahhmeee) which means what is your name...the proper response is...mi chiamo______ (pronounced mee kee-ahhmoe) which means my name is_______!!