Back to the Italy: 6/28/07

Dear Friends,

Have you ever written something and then read it the day after and thought, WHAT WAS I THINKING???? I realize I was still a little out of it yesterday and when I said life in Florence was going to be routine, I was just not thinking. I would never imply that it was boring here or that I was not enjoying myself. For example, we were driving home on the scooter yesterday and went over a bridge over looking Ponte Vecchio. There was the most beautiful cloud over the bridge and the sun was peeking out around iits edges, creating a beautiful halo around it.. I was so bummed I did not have my camera. Alex said not to worry and that it looks like that every day. I told him that was imposssible and that that very cloud would NEVER be in that exact spot ever again. Maybe he needs a lesson in rediscovering Florence. I think I was just touching on the fact that I will be working in the shop with Alex and that we will really spend a lot of our time there. But, that is fun too and I am meeting people from all over the world. We are also trying to get his friend Gianni, who owns a restaurant, to let me help in the kitchen now and then. I want to pick up some fun cooking tips!

So. Today I will be walking to the shop again. I have decided i need to do it every morning to ensure I don't become a blimpo! I have been eating gelato a lot more on this trip (is twice a day too much?) Kiwi is my new favorite flavor. Last night Alex and I went to my first real BIG grocery store in Italy. I have been going ot these little stores near the center, but they actually do have supermarkets. It was a little too intense for me, but thank God they had Weight Watchers ricotta cheese. Ha ha. As far as i could see, that was the only weight watchers thing they had for those of you who wanted me to check it out. I bought some Brie instead.

Thanks so much for all the great emails. I am so pleased that you enjoy my sharing. I love bringing it home. To crazy cousin Matt, I always look forward to your insights! To Matt B. Thanks for your kind words. I will DEFINITELY take you up on the boat offer and am so glad you will be in Europe soon. You will really love it. I think it will suit you. To Andrea: I wish we could have seen eachother one last time, but our girl day was a blast and I will definitely give you a call soon. To Lauren H: I will totally check out the sunglasses. I would love to catch up soon. To Kathryn B: Thanks for those importants pointers from yesterday. I needed some reminders on changing my point of view