Long Time, No Blog!

(Old Picture but of My Lovely Mimi, Poppy and Me)

So long time, no blog! Sorry for that it has been a very hectic 9 days! The past week was filled with rain, sadness, homesick feelings, crazy homework and it has been wonderful all at the same time. It has been a difficult past week here in Florence for me, the homesick feelings really set in on Tuesday after finding out that my wonderful Poppy passed away. I can’t explain how difficult it has been to be so far away from my family during this tough time. I am so blessed to be here with some of my best friends who have been here for me and praying for my families healing. Even though I am upset about being so far from home during this hard time, I know that I am supposed to be having this amazing life experience, my Poppy would be disappointed with me to not enjoy the rest of my trip, this thought has really kept me going the past week.

(Outside the Jersey Shore Pizza Shop)

School was busy this week, but I’m more than half way done! 1 paper, 2 oral presentations, 2 midterms and 1 journal later I know have a small break until finals and final papers next week. This trip has flown by and I cannot believe I only have 14 days left on my trip. This past Thursday and Friday I ran into some of the Jersey Shore cast! On the way home from school Liz and I ran into JWow, Roger and Snookie! On Friday we were walking to a museum when all of the sudden Ronnie was right behind us! So I am officially being followed by the Jersey Shore Cast! By the way I was on camera 3 times so look for me on the show! Hahaha

(At the Trevi Fountain, before my wish)

After the hectic week that I had with school, I was ready for our weekend in ROME! The school that I’m at offers weekend excursions and we chose to go to Rome, and oh boy did we choose right! On Saturday we woke up at 4:30am to catch the bus to Rome, we got to there at around 10:30. We didn’t really know how packed our day was going to be. First we started off at the Coliseum then to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and then St. Marks Basilica, after that we went to dinner on our own and then off to the Free Lady Gaga Concert in ROMA! We really got to go to Rome the perfect weekend, just in time for Lady Gaga! We got to stay in a very nice 4 start hotel, with AIR CONDITIONING! YES! On Sunday we woke up at 6:30 a little bit more reasonable, and we had a free breakfast at the hotel, best part we got to have EGGS this is so rare, I can’t tell you how much all of us were drooling. We then headed off for our walking tour of Rome were we got to see the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Trajan’s Column and the Roman Catacombs. It was an amazing trip, Rome is one of my favorite places for sure!

(At the Lady Gaga concert in Rome)

So far this week has been pretty calm just trying to rest up from all that walking around Rome. Today we discovered 2 awesome Pastry Shops with wonderful little treats! Tonight we are going to have a night out consisting of takeout pizza and a Florence Fashion show! This weekend I will be off to Venice and then back to Florence for my last week of School. I have to say I cannot wait to sleep in my big bed, have air conditioning, a dishwasher and Mexican Food! J

(The Pantheon, Oh Zugay would be proud)

Sincerely,

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