Saturday, June 29, 2013

What to wear?

Things I hate about summer:

1) Work

2) The heat

3) Summer Classes

4) Not have a bus stop I can walk to

5) Riding the bus

haha I am going to try and think of things to post that I like about summer…

I miss my friends…

It's been almost two months since I got back from Rome..that's a terrible thing to type. I don't want to believe it. Even so, I am doing much better than I was a month ago! I still miss my friends but I am beginning to understand what it is like not to see them everyday. I am glad to be feeling back to myself (although I still have my romesick days)! Plus, I just have to remember that next weekend I will be with Kelly (and one direction) and then shortly after that Travis and Jan are coming to visit :) 

Villa Pamphili with Jan!

Frigidarium with Will! 

Piazza Santa Maria with the gals :) 

Haha my favourite 'moment' in Rome….with Sophia and Travis.

Sophia and I with our guys at our place! 

Study party at our apartment! 

Family Functions are the best!

Aunt Dora's Birthday!

Dinner at Tony and Maria's

Easter at Aunt Dora's with the whole family!
Last dinner at Aunt Dora's! 
Easter again!


Amazing doughnuts Aunt Dora makes!

Last few days at Tony's! 




Cooking with my Italian Mom, Maria! 

Peter at school!

 Playing with Johnny and Maria's dogs! 

Friday, June 28, 2013

High Five for Friday!

1) The campus is so beautiful!
2) Molly begging for my ice cream..haha she is too cute. 
3) My hair is so long! 
4) I finally found my lip balm! It was hiding in my purse all week! haha
5) Annie and I working on the blog redesign :) 


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Should I finish up my Rome posts?

I wasn't going to post anymore of my Rome pictures, but after looking through where I left off I feel like you guys missed a lot! Plus, I think posting them will help me feel better now that I am home :)

So....fasten your seat belts because we are all going back to Rome!

p.s. I know that all was very cheesy but you know what, #nores

Things I don't miss (Rome Edition):

1) The slow computers in the John Cabot labs

2) Walking up the stairs to my apartment

3) The rain...almost everyday

4) Going to my Italian Class

5) The kitchen sink full of dishes (Sophia will know what I mean haha)

Monday, June 24, 2013

Treats and Sweets!

I have recently become addicted to these amazingly delicious waffles!! 
Check out their website for all their locations in Pittsburgh:


Things on my bucket list (not full list):

1) Join the Peace Corps

2)  Have a complete conversation with my cousin Tony in the same language

3) Hail a cab in NYC while wearing heels :)

4) Write a book

5) Get a tattoo that says 'You are alive.'

6) Live in New York City and London

7) Say 'infinity' to all of my future children

8) Go back to Rome with Janelle, Travis, and Sophia all together

9) Run a marathon

10) Read every Jane Austen novel

11) Graduate college

12) Donate a large amount of money Haitian Families First

13) Have a dog named Blubbie

14) Hold my future niece or nephew the day they are born

15)  Do something that would make Freddie Mercury proud

I have the best Papap ever!



My beautiful city.




Today's obsession.

I have listened to this song on repeat for the past hour :) 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Right now the blog looks a bit weird, but don't worry! My sister and I are makings some new graphics to make this place look cool and updated :) check back soon for the finished product!

p.s. I will still post in the meantime!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

How I feel.

'You are not a sad story, you are alive.' -Perks of Being a Wallflower 

'We are not, we are not shining stars." -Fun. 

'Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.' -Oscar Wilde

'We're happy, free, confused, and lonely in the best way.' -Taylor Swift



Thursday, June 13, 2013

Things I miss (Remembering Rome).

The sound of espresso cups hitting onto their saucers.

The way the night sky reflected onto Tiber River.

The fountains on street corners.

Smiling at my guy from the market as I walked to class.

Waking up and opening my shutters (and seeing Sophia).

My nutella doughnuts and Naomi who always knew what I wanted for dessert.

Sitting on the train on the way to Tony and Maria's house.

 Going grocery shopping and buying my usual items. 

 Saying 'Buona Giornata'.

Doing grandma kisses when I said goodbye to my friends.