Paris, Oo-la-la!

Bonjour!

Haha, ok that is about where my French ends. I had a wonderful time this past weekend in Paris with the lovely Rebecca M. Bezaire. She gave me a glimpse into the typical life of a Parisian, something I've never had a chance to do before. Sure, there were some touristy moments (berets, Montmartre, Notre Dame) but there was also an abundance of just relaxing fun (yummy food, good company, strolling through the streets, etc.).

Overall it was glorious! I hope Becky has as much fun this weekend here in Firenze as I did in Paris. =)

*pictures to come!

Now, back to reading Italian in the form of Leonardo Sciascia.

Ciao ciao,
Anna

La mia vacanza di primavera (corto)

Well, I've been MIA these past weeks because of:
1-Midterms
2-Spring break with my family
3-Sleep

This is going to very short because I'm currently finishing up an Italian essay but suffice it to say, it was a great break and I already miss my mum, dad, and that bum named Kevin. We spent several days in Florence, a day exploring the Tuscan countryside, and three days in Rome, eating lots of pizza and gelato along the way. I hope they had a good time. =)

I will update more with photographs in the near future. However, I am headed a Parigi domani videre la mia amore...Becky!!! So, if it is another week before full posts are made please forgive me.

Ciao ciao,
Anna =D

Horses, Midterms, Scorsese, Oh my!

Life since Rome has been pretty good and quite busy, hence the delay in posting. Midterms are fast approaching so this weekend is full of studying and momre studying. The light at the end of the tunnel is the arrival of my parents and Kevvy at the end of next week! =)

Last weekend I went to Siena and San Gimignano. Since visiting Siena in 2003, I've had a soft spot in my heart for this Tuscan town. Siena and Florence are probably my two favorite locations in Italy, and I am looking forward to taking my family there. The above photo is of the main square in Siena where they race horses twice a year. It's a pretty intense horse race, the whole town gears up for it several weeks prior to the race. Each neighborhood sponsors a horse and although the winner only gets bragging rights a trophy, it's a huge deal.

Now, for something unrelated to Italy, Hooray for The Departed and for Marty!!! We spent the first hour of my Italian class on Monday talking about the Oscars and then one of the theaters in Florence screened The Departed in english on Tuesday. My roommate, Katy, and I went and enjoyed a nice little slice of America.

Now I must return to studying.

A prossima volta,

Anna =)