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Home Sweet Home

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:06:00 +0200

After a very long and boring transatlantic flight, and a few days with my lovely boyfriend, I’m back home just in time for a good ol’ American independence day.

Tomorrow I will be spending the day with my little brother (who had a growth spurt and is now taller than me, at the age of 12) and my stepfather. We’ll be going to a friend’s house and watching fireworks and grilling. I’m really back in the US of A.

It’s good to be back, but I miss things about Italy already. I miss the public transportation, the gelato, the aperitivi, the way people walk, the prosciutto, and especially, the old people who congregate and talk on the sides of the street. There’s too much space in the US, but I’m happy to have a dryer and to be driving my car again. I’m happy to be able to ask for anything without preparing myself first, happy to know the language, happy not to be a foreigner. But, I suppose, all that comfort will become boring as time goes on, and I’ll want to immerse myself elsewhere. We’ll see!

As far as this Tumblr goes, I think it’s time to say goodbye. I might post one or two more things that are relevant to my study abroad experience in the near future, but Tumblarity has really put me off to Tumblr. Plus it’s just not productive!

So farewell, thanks for reading my travel blog, and safe travels to all!

We saw an adorable puppy in the Gelateria. I had a wonderful...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:48:22 +0200

We saw an adorable puppy in the Gelateria. I had a wonderful last night in Milan, thanks to all of my friends.

I went back to Venice these past two days because I felt like I...

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:24:57 +0200

I went back to Venice these past two days because I felt like I didn’t see the “real” city the last time I went—during Carnivale. I got out to the islands of Murano and Burano. These crazily colorful umbrellas are from Burano, an island with pastel colored housing :)

Less than one week!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:51:14 +0200

I returned safely from Bulgaria yesterday, and I’ve already started packing up for the states. I leave June 30th, with mixed feelings.

Of course at this point I’m anxious to get home, see my friends, see my boyfriend, get American pizza…but unlike last semester, I don’t have the comfort of knowing when I will return to Italy.

Of course I’ll be back! But who knows under what conditions?

Tonight is the Subsonica concert, and tomorrow I leave early in the morning for Venice. I come back from Venice on the 26th, and then have a mere 4 days to say goodbye to Milan. It doesn’t seem like enough time.

I’m sad to leave Italy, because at this point I’m comfortable here. I make friends wherever I go, and I haven’t gotten over being able to actually communicate in Italian.

Well, life goes on!

Avanti!

This is a picture of myself, while looking at the city of...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:45:16 +0200

This is a picture of myself, while looking at the city of Madara.

To see more, just click :)

Part of the monument in Shumen, Bulgaria that commemorates the...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:39:00 +0200

Part of the monument in Shumen, Bulgaria that commemorates the 1,300th anniversary of Bulgaria. A really stunning group of sculptures and mosaics.

Click for more pictures from Shumen.

Shkembe Soup! It’s made from milk and seasoned with...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:02:00 +0200

Shkembe Soup!

It’s made from milk and seasoned with vinegar, garlic, and chili pepper. It also contains tripe. It is served with huge hunks of bread and is DELICIOUS. I ate tons of great food in Bulgaria.

Click to see more photos from Sofia.

dustindeckard: For all my pug-lovin’ friends.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:10:34 +0200

dustindeckard:

For all my pug-lovin’ friends.

Non Dimenticare Italiano!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:55:00 +0200

Today I said goodbye to the family that I have been babysitting for this semester. They gave me organic soap from France and wished me well.

Both Sharon and Ximena teared up as they hugged me goodbye, but little Ariel had no idea what “I’m leaving forever,” means. He told me he loved me as I was leaving then said, “Now is Paolo coming?” Haha so easily replaced! Ximena told me, “Non Dimenticare Italiano,” (Don’t forget Italian!).

Working for them is what really improved my italian. I had to help Davide with his homework, talk to Ximena and all of Davide’s friends from school, and run errands, all while practicing Italian. It really helped having a little 8 year old dictionary around!

I also finished my semester today! I got a 27 for History of Medieval Lombardy. Not bad!

Tomorrow I will be leaving for Bulgaria. I don’t come back until the 23rd, and I am not bringing my laptop. So, talk to you later!

I get to see these guys in concert on the 24th in...

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:46:00 +0200

I get to see these guys in concert on the 24th in Milan!

Subsonica/Strade

“Vorrei che fossi con me, che fossi qui.”

I wish that you were with me, that you were here.

pollicinor: Non sono così sicuro che ATM faccia bene a...

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:40:00 +0200

pollicinor:

Non sono così sicuro che ATM faccia bene a pubblicare i risultati del sondaggio sul nuovo sito

So the results for the new ATM (Milan’s public transportation system) website aren’t so great…, but the site is much better than it was before. I remember not being able to find anything at ALL, and it was super ugly. So just imagine how bad it was before if 48% don’t like it now, and 69% don’t find what they’re looking for!

I split 2 kilos of cherries with Tamara, which are delicious,...

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:17:17 +0200

I split 2 kilos of cherries with Tamara, which are delicious, after being talked into it with a sample provided by the man pictured here. I don’t know how I managed to take such a great one of him!

Tamara is getting ready to buy some cheese at the market!

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:15:50 +0200

Tamara is getting ready to buy some cheese at the market!

I love the market so very much. Afterwards, Tamara made her...

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:12:00 +0200

I love the market so very much. Afterwards, Tamara made her nonna’s special pasta recipe with the shrimp….mmm

Yes, they did. THEY DID.

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:51:37 +0200

Yes, they did. THEY DID.

friendlyatheist:Why do atheists care about religion? Here’s why.

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:13:56 +0200

friendlyatheist:Why do atheists care about religion? Here’s why.

(via friendlyatheist) ROF—disappears

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:56:48 +0200

(via friendlyatheist)

ROF—*disappears*

(via friendlyatheist)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:54:50 +0200

(via friendlyatheist)

3n0m15:lucretia:sybelle:prezzemolo: ...

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:35:00 +0200

3n0m15:lucretia:sybelle:prezzemolo: coffeeandlipstick:jrslm:imgrace:

CoffeeDrinks Illustrated (via twoeyes)

I’m going to miss Italian bars and coffee oh so very much. It’s just so much more delicious here.

Biblioteca d’Affori: Today I’m going here to study....

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:17:00 +0200

Biblioteca d’Affori: Today I’m going here to study. I swear.

(Website says they have a special collection of comic books!??!!)