First I'll talk a little about my weekend. After staying up until 4 or 5 for 3 nights in a row since Thursday night, I can say that not much was accomplished. I did however succeed to wake up several hours before my roommates (who slept until 2 in the afternoon from friday to sunday). I really wanted to explore but couldn't do much all by myself. I went on a walk to find the nearest park, walked in the rain to the big supermarket because it's the only store I feel most comfortable shopping at (I like all of the brand options because it's most like home), I went for a run along the river arno on the most beautiful, sunny 52 degree day and finally found my way to the Uffizi museum with some friends I made. I also took two beautiful pictures of the river on the way back from the museum (see below).


Today was the longest day of my week. Glad to know it's done. I had printmaking studio art at nine, but due to my alarm clock not going off, I ended up being an hour and a half late. My overwhelming guilt for being late eventually subsided after I caught up, and my teacher complimented my work saying "molto bene" (which could only mean, freakin amazing), and showed my carved board to another student as an example of what it should look like. SCORE! Yah that's right, she loved it. But I have to admit, everyone here is amazing at art. It's a little bit of a reality check for me. During our lunch break I spent 45 minutes in line to sign up to take yoga on tuesday nights. Yeah, I was 15 minutes late to class AGAIN but I didn't want to miss out on any club opportunity. After printmaking, I had watercolor from 3 to 8:30. During our dinner break I made a new friend who is a senior in high school. We found out we have a lot in common, and she seems very mature for her age (she must be because I never would have imagined living in another country as a senior in high school!! She also goes to a boarding school at home and has traveled around a lot). After class, I came home and made the most delicious chicken that I've ever made (this, I'm becoming a pro at) with a balsamic vinegrette salad and potatoes. It was so good after such a long day. I'm looking forward to my classes this week because they are all very fascinating. At the end of the week I will be going to Venice for carnival with my study abroad program!! I will be sure to post when I return and tell all about it.