Monthly Archives: May 2010
A Growing Trend
It turns out that watching the sun rise and set while drinking a beverage of ones choice is pretty fun. After watching the sun rise and drinking champagne from Piazzale Michelango, two nights later we watched the sun set and … Continue reading
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Sunset, Sunrise, Goodnight
It’s what every student is excited for, and the closer it gets the more desirable it becomes — the end of the school year. My year abroad wasn’t a typical school year, to say the least; however, my classmates and … Continue reading
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Gli Esami Finali …Finalmente!
Reading, highlighting, memorizing flash cards, writing papers, studying, studying, and more studying — this can only be one thing. What is it? It’s finals week! It is coming out of nowhere …didn’t we just take our midterms? I’m looking forward … Continue reading
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Come lo Vuoi?
“Dimmi” the barista asks, projecting his voice through a row of well-dressed Italians quickly sipping their espressos. “Prendo un caffè macchiato, per favore.” Before I even finish my order, the barista replies with “Subito, singore” and begins making my coffee. … Continue reading
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Polaroids – Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower The Tuileries (panoramic view, with the Louvre – click to enlarge)
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Detour Ahead
Think of one of your most favorite places in the world. Is it in your mind? No matter where it is, whether it is your hometown or a far away obscure location, you always take the opportunity to visit it … Continue reading
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Aix-en-Provence, France
After a few days along the beautiful and rich French Riviera, Emily and I headed for the more provincial and humble lands of Provence. With more than a handful of small towns to chose from but only a few days … Continue reading
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Nice, France
I’ve been wanting to go to the South of France for years. I had the opportunity to go. So, I went! It was a simple choice, actually a rather obvious one. With my friend Emily, I took a (very extended) … Continue reading
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Dear Mom
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, especially those in my family. Here is to you all! My Grandma Gwen with my mom in Key West, Florida, 1954. You’ve given me some high standards for girls in my … Continue reading
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