I have my comps exams coming up in 17 days. They determine if I graduate in May so I will be taking a break from blogging until after April 14th. Wish me luck everyone. And I can't wait to get back to you. Until then enjoy a clip from Italy's Top Model. JSXARXKTK...
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Chic Inspirations
Eat Pray Love--the movie
19 March 2010
I can't wait to see this film. I absolutely loved the book.. ...
food
Tuna Pasta Recipe
18 March 2010
I love to cook..full stop. I enjoy cooking for my friends. I am always scouring the internet looking for authentic recipes to go into my arsenal. And at times I can recreate a dish just because I have tasted it. My palate is very sensitive. Today I decided to make a tuna pasta dish but realized that I didn't have any mayo, so my roommate suggested that I use cheese and I did. And man was it amazing....
I love to cook..full stop. I enjoy cooking for my friends. I am always scouring the internet looking for authentic recipes to go into my arsenal. And at times I can recreate a dish just because I have tasted it. My palate is very sensitive. Today I decided to make a tuna pasta dish but realized that I didn't have any mayo, so my roommate suggested that I use cheese and I did. And man was it amazing....
Chic Inspirations
La musica italiana
17 March 2010
In an attempt to prepare me for my move to Italy, I have taken to watching Italian movies--I even took an Italian Cinema class--reading any article in Italian that I can find and listening to Italian music.On the musical front, the Italians are extremely talented and have produced many excellent and quality musical acts. My favorite of them are Carmen Consoli, Laura Pausini, Malika Ayane, Nek, Giusy...
In an attempt to prepare me for my move to Italy, I have taken to watching Italian movies--I even took an Italian Cinema class--reading any article in Italian that I can find and listening to Italian music.On the musical front, the Italians are extremely talented and have produced many excellent and quality musical acts. My favorite of them are Carmen Consoli, Laura Pausini, Malika Ayane, Nek, Giusy...
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All I have is time
16 March 2010
I will admit I am going crazy. All of this planning, and not knowing exactly if I will be leaving or not, makes me insane. I still have things to do. On Thursday, I will be going to my high school to get my transcripts notarized, send them to my translator for translation and prepare for my road trip in April to Austin.I will be doing all of my assignments for class the next few days so that I can...
I will admit I am going crazy. All of this planning, and not knowing exactly if I will be leaving or not, makes me insane. I still have things to do. On Thursday, I will be going to my high school to get my transcripts notarized, send them to my translator for translation and prepare for my road trip in April to Austin.I will be doing all of my assignments for class the next few days so that I can...
I am not one to believe in fate but I do believe that there are signs pointing you in the direction that you need to go. Since I have decided to go to Sicily I have been meeting many people from Italy. A couple of weeks ago I was walking with my roommate Brianna through the Galleria Mall by Nordstrom when I noticed a sign above a building tooting Sicilian Gelato. I looked at Brianna and dragged her...
I am not one to believe in fate but I do believe that there are signs pointing you in the direction that you need to go. Since I have decided to go to Sicily I have been meeting many people from Italy. A couple of weeks ago I was walking with my roommate Brianna through the Galleria Mall by Nordstrom when I noticed a sign above a building tooting Sicilian Gelato. I looked at Brianna and dragged her...
Last week I spent a day at the Consulate General talking with the wonderful Lucia about my options for studying in Italy. I was informed that I can only apply to one University, but before I apply there were a few more steps I had to take.First, I had to acquire my transcripts from the registrar's office of each of my schools including high school, have the registrar physically sign them and have...
Last week I spent a day at the Consulate General talking with the wonderful Lucia about my options for studying in Italy. I was informed that I can only apply to one University, but before I apply there were a few more steps I had to take.First, I had to acquire my transcripts from the registrar's office of each of my schools including high school, have the registrar physically sign them and have...
I am so excited. I am sitting here in my room listening to my roommate sing and make her CD while chatting with my friend F* who is planning to go study in Paris this year. I am waiting on my transcripts to finish being translated so that I can start applying for schools in Italy and my soul is filled with this hope that I am making the right move.There comes a point in one's life where you stand...
I am so excited. I am sitting here in my room listening to my roommate sing and make her CD while chatting with my friend F* who is planning to go study in Paris this year. I am waiting on my transcripts to finish being translated so that I can start applying for schools in Italy and my soul is filled with this hope that I am making the right move.There comes a point in one's life where you stand...
Positano is one city that I have yet to visit on my extensive travels to Italy, but I plan to go one of these days. While fantasizing about my ideal trip there, I found this cute little B & B called Hotel La Rosa dei Venti the other day with great on and off season rates. Enjoy and I hope one of you guys will go there and tell us all about ...
I want to thank Herbivoracious for this fantastic recipe. EnjoySummery Risotto With Corn, Zucchini and Cherry Tomato OilServes 6Vegetarian and gluten-free; vegan if you omit the cheeseFor the tomato oil:* 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil* handful of flavorful cherry tomatoes (or 1/4 cup diced ripe tomato)* 1/4 teaspoon salt1. Puree all ingredients in a mini-food processor.2. Allow to steep for...
I want to thank Herbivoracious for this fantastic recipe. EnjoySummery Risotto With Corn, Zucchini and Cherry Tomato OilServes 6Vegetarian and gluten-free; vegan if you omit the cheeseFor the tomato oil:* 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil* handful of flavorful cherry tomatoes (or 1/4 cup diced ripe tomato)* 1/4 teaspoon salt1. Puree all ingredients in a mini-food processor.2. Allow to steep for...
Positano is one city that I have yet to visit on my extensive travels to Italy, but I plan to go one of these days. While fantasizing about my ideal trip there, I found this cute little B & B called Hotel La Rosa dei Venti the other day with great on and off season rates. Enjoy and I hope one of you guys will go there and tell us all about ...
Well the next step in the chain moving me closer to Italy is getting my transcripts translated in Italian. I found a lady willing to do it for a little less than the consulate so I am using her.I will be spending the holidays studying for the Italian grammar test that I must take in order to attend school as well as studying for my graduate school comps test that I must take in April. I have already...
Well the next step in the chain moving me closer to Italy is getting my transcripts translated in Italian. I found a lady willing to do it for a little less than the consulate so I am using her.I will be spending the holidays studying for the Italian grammar test that I must take in order to attend school as well as studying for my graduate school comps test that I must take in April. I have already...
Boy are we wracking up the expenses. I finally got an estimate back for how much it will cost me to have my 6 page transcript translated from English to Italian by the I finally got an estimate back for how much it will cost me to have my 6 page transcript translated from English to Italian by the Italy America Chamber of Commerce. Don't pass out when I give you the quote, $400. $400 bloody...
Boy are we wracking up the expenses. I finally got an estimate back for how much it will cost me to have my 6 page transcript translated from English to Italian by the I finally got an estimate back for how much it will cost me to have my 6 page transcript translated from English to Italian by the Italy America Chamber of Commerce. Don't pass out when I give you the quote, $400. $400 bloody dollars.....
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Sicilia--The Journey
15 March 2010
I got bit by the Italian bug in 1995 when I received my orders from Navy command, that stated that I had to report to Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. I was very excited and couldn't wait for a new adventure. All my life I had wanted to go to Europe. Originally, my desire was to be in France but Italy would do. I didn't know much about the country except Roman history and the mafia (Godfather...
I got bit by the Italian bug in 1995 when I received my orders from Navy command, that stated that I had to report to Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. I was very excited and couldn't wait for a new adventure. All my life I had wanted to go to Europe. Originally, my desire was to be in France but Italy would do. I didn't know much about the country except Roman history and the mafia (Godfather...
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