Theme of the day is "where are we?"

Ok so Im really hoping that I can keep up with this blog the entire semester, Im gonna try my hardest, but I doubt once classes start that its gonna be a daily deal:) But for now, ive got time, so indeed I will type what I can:)
   Today was good, trying to get a better handle on living in a city that doesnt speak english. We slept in, which was fabulous, our room is like a cave so theres no worries about the sun waking us. Sally and I then ran to school (which we were told is only 10 or 15 minutes away if you walk slow, good grief, we were going fast and it took at least 20 minutes) we were late, and missed our group that was going to walk to our off-campus class. So we got a map from the office, and then tried to make our way there. We got lost again, but eventually made it. It was so beautiful, in the middle of the city we went through these huge double doors, and we were in a garden, it was so peaceful and pretty. I feel like such a nerd but the classroom feel was comforting, im really excited for classes to start. I need some structure in my life.
   So we talked to our teacher and got all that worked out and then got an "espresso-macchiato" a little tiny shot of espresso with a little milk in it. It was so delicious. After two swigs, I was like "mmk, can i have a grande one of these?" just kidding, but really I could have drank 5. We did realize that Italians dont carry around food and drinks. Americans really are fat.
   
      Other exciting things that we did today:
-took half of a walking tour, I couldnt really hear but that was ok, seeing all these buildings and statues is incredible, I think im in shock that this is the real thing.
-saw James Taylor in the Piazza de S. Maria Novella, ok I dont think it was James Taylor, he was singing in Italian, but it sounded just like him I swear.
-got lost like 28 more times, weve started using the Christmas lights (that will probably be taken down soon) as landmarks...probably not a good idea
-ate some fantastic ravioli, and some bread made without salt which believe it or not is very different, and dipped it in some olive oil, and let me just tell you, american olive oil, is NOT olive oil

So I guess that is it for now, I hope that I can learn some Italian soon because I keep getting weird looks for saying "lo siento" which is "im sorry" only in spanish. Awesome job Alex.

ps. I miss Michael Weller (a lot)