Sono andata al supermercato.

I need to start leaving my windows open so that I actually wake up to the sunlight, because my room was pitch black this morning and I woke up at 12:30pm. I went grocery shopping today, which was quite a feat. You think you know a sufficient amount of Italian until you realize that you have to figure out the word for bleach to make sure the detergent you're buying is okay for colors. Also--note to self, remember to weigh and label fruit before you bring it to the register. The tiny differences in the way of life here are so strange, but I'm starting to figure it out.

We hiked up a hill to Basillica di San Miniato today, which is on a huge hill behind my house that overlooks the city. It was gorgeous and the architecture blows my mind. Where ever I end up and wherever I own a home, I want it to be covered in detail like the buildings are here. DOWN WITH SUBDIVISIONS I WANT CULTURE.

Anyway--classes start tomorrow and I'm really excited. My first course is Culture and Cuisine, and I'm ready to learn more about the food I'm eating and the traditions behind Italian dining. It should be a really cool experience.

I've been working on postcards and letters tonight so I'll try to get them out soon. I have to go to a Tabacchi stand to buy stamps and then drop them off in a mailbox around town. Look in your mailbox sometime in about two weeks if I requested your address :)

Baci,

Athena