L'inizio

Yes. I caved. I've finally decided to blog. Like that's what the world needs now, another poorly authored piece of crap on the internet. But hey, if Stephenie Meyer can get a book deal, I should at least be allowed to start a travel blog.

In case there's anyone out there who still doesn't know, I'm going to Florence, Italy - or Firenze - for the fall semester. For the benefit of everyone stateside, I thought it would be a good idea to write about my experience abroad. That way you all know I'm not dead in a ditch somewhere, because odds are I wont be making too many phone calls to let you know I made it home OK. It's more likely that the Italian government will start enforcing sexual harassment laws. Just saying.

Most blogs have a thing. You know, like, recipe of the day, or interesting thought. Embarrassing picture. Something. I feel I should have one of those too. Let me know what you think it should be. Look at me, being all presumptuous. Like anyone is actually reading this. Oh, and don't think I don't realize that I'm not technically in Italy yet. I figured I might as well start now, that way I get in the habit.

Speaking of habits, I originally wanted to name this blog "Under the Tuscan Nun". My maternal unit frowned on that... imagine.

 (Love you madre!) So occasionally there will be a picture of a nun, or multiple nuns, being funny. Just to spite my mother. If that's the worst I do by my mother - which for the record, it is - I think we're all OK. So a quick thanks to everyone else who helped with brainstorming: Kat, Erin, Taylor, Liz, Lex, Sheila (Buon Compleanno!). I'll dedicate more time and space on here to each of you. I have all summer to burn before I have anything Italiany to talk about. Unless I go get gelato some day, which is entirely possible. And now I'm rambling...

Ciao Bella!

-Matteo