tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43924594607563447252024-02-19T13:48:20.023-08:00Florence Nights & FairytalesCiao 2011. I welcome you with a new vision. A new mission. A new adventure. Florence, Italy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-83822745736964551552011-05-13T17:34:00.000-07:002011-05-15T10:32:16.892-07:00Arrivederci Italia...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI16KMhVjSRDK6QhGbOEP6fFjByyvZB3NRLELfr3G4lLCNXreSbpREgCLBw_yNdrvNUqJBC95riTjijvr80TPf-g-rqVGvLHC3teenX3VqUhf8ewTiw9qvnzH4CoJo2yHeUXEI-zqjr_1P/s1600/girlsoutside3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI16KMhVjSRDK6QhGbOEP6fFjByyvZB3NRLELfr3G4lLCNXreSbpREgCLBw_yNdrvNUqJBC95riTjijvr80TPf-g-rqVGvLHC3teenX3VqUhf8ewTiw9qvnzH4CoJo2yHeUXEI-zqjr_1P/s1600/girlsoutside3.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdslBviY28UdCdIC_uhniBZsE39i4z9ukanXtNL8YfDrigx_nXN4mpmqVZzFnKpxnQel4nbJmLTKtON0pWv0iz5UMUxD9SsPQwPZofqLIbLMF1PAtjgKtPQyPZijZC4CS8K2wFk-nQqA8h/s1600/braclet2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span></div><div class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix" style="display: block; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 20px; word-wrap: break-word; zoom: 1;"><div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I have always thought of life as a book, each with its own author, its unique characters, and its distinct settings. Some books are old, some are massive, some are classic fairytales while others live on forever. Each moment of your life contributes to your book, and every few years or even months a new chapter begins.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It’s always sad when a chapter in your life comes to an end, sometimes it’s obvious, like graduation day when you’re saying your final goodbyes to classmates you will never see again and sometimes its less obvious, like the slow and steady drifting and shifting of friendships but the book must always go on…</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Soon this chapter in my life will end, the Italian chapter, and nothing has ever felt, and tasted oh so bittersweet. Everything… from the moment I received my acceptance letter, to the moment I got off the plane has been a moment I will cherish forever.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This chapter would not have been complete without the characters in it. The second I met another Jenna-Emily duo at orientation day I knew I had embarked on something magical…it’s not often that two friends named Jenna and Emily meet two friends named…Jenna and Emily half way across the world. From then on the characters that came and went added a bit of themselves to my crazy chapter. “Paki” the Pakistani man that owns the alimentari just below our apartment who we run to at 1 in the morning to grab a box of Ringos, the three Italian men that own il Principe the Pizzeria on the corner who always tap the window wildly when we pass by “Ciao Ragazzi!!!”, and the old man at La Carraia who give us a helpful amount of gelato samples when he knows we go there every single day. How could I leave out the men of Italy, dressed to the nine on a daily basis...hats, scarves, the most expensive jeans…outfits that have inspired and ignited my love for menswear and of course my instructors who have opened my eyes and showed me a different take on school. The list of characters goes on forever but to all I met on this whirlwind experience, thanks for the many laughs, kisses, hugs, shots, talks, chats, lessons and moments that I will always hold close to my heart.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A chapter is never complete without a distinct setting and although Florence, Italy was the location my favorite part of the whole city was Via Ghibellina…my apartment and the home Jenna and I built in these past four months. Struggling to carry 6 suitcases up 3 flights of stairs in the dead of the night is the first memory I will have of the apartment but not the last. Nothing is as raw, honest, and true as those moments spent in our tiny kitchen, in our messy-make-up-everywhere family room, in our own rooms with our twin size beds. After every mini- trip we took we could not wait to get back to our apartment, climbing the 67 stairs and collapsing on our beds. The times spent laying, snacking, laughing, storytelling on Via Ghibellina 76…just a few doors down from where Michelangelo grew up are times I will never forget.</span></span><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For a chapter to have any significance in your book it must have a moral, a reason for being. Most chapters are small... they start and end quickly and the reason is clear. But there is no one lesson I could dedicate to my Italian chapter, four months, 6,187.17 miles, and living on my own for the first time in a foreign country is pure insanity and a lesson on its own. What I can say is that I came from a sheltered world, and I’m leaving with the world at my fingertips. I’ve learned to slow down, take a deep breath, and look around. I’ve learned that petty problems are so insignificant in a world so big, I’ve learned to appreciate all that I have back home and I’ve learned to never be afraid to love. I’ve learned that it’s okay to be alone for awhile because no matter what those who love you never really left your side. I’ve learned to appreciate the finer things in life, and I’ve learned to just be free.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Characters, The settings, The morals - they all come together to begin and end your chapter, but there always needs to be something special that sets it apart from the rest and in my Italian chapter that special something was a 5 foot blue eyed girl named Jenna Dee D'argenzio who is the sole reason for this journey. On January 26th at 12:30 pm Swiss time I wrote in my journal…“I guess everything does happen for a reason and Jenna and I are living proof of that, who would’ve thought working at Gilly Hicks in the summer of ’08 would’ve led to flying half way across the world together.” And that is something I will always believe in…everything…no matter what it may be good or bad happens for a reason. Living with Jenna has taught me so much about myself and has helped me grow. I have never seen someone’s face day in and day out as much as I have seen hers…I could probably draw the freckles on her face from memory. She has taught me how to truly, wholeheartedly take care of someone in times of need; she has taught me what it’s like to laugh from the pit of my stomach and how to share my everything. I have learned compassion, I have learned to feel, I have learned that secrets don’t keep friends…all from her. The Sitters, The Storytellers, Taped out, The Duchess and The Wizard, Moon Unit Zappa and Diva Muffin Zappa no one will understand these moments but us and I have never felt so happy and blessed to have shared them with the little girl I used to crump with in the fitting rooms of Gilly Hicks.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I will be back one day, I know it, maybe on a honeymoon, maybe because I snatched a job of a life time, so this is not a goodbye to Florence,Italy…with your cobblestone streets, and your foul smelling sewers, your freezing cold weather, or your always buzzing streets. Il Duomo, Santa Croce, Michelangelo Square, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, Santo Spirito, Arno River, Piazza Republica, San Miniato I love you all.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Italian Chapter has now come to an end…what’s left is to embrace the memories and keep on writing the book…</span></span></div></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-88670335317524260012011-05-11T06:01:00.000-07:002011-05-11T06:35:39.473-07:00The Final Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNn2hFDkhIiMulhrqCq9xgWbI_Yo2UVWEg2c26wgMRqhJu5cc1FamQAX9CINJyS7Kt-KrqO4X3OWplItoiNFCNbvC1NYLd2lAQIybeAhQnkE4-pQ1FIAFWHCMkyEWyGPEBGr77wJ_x1QoZ/s1600/two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNn2hFDkhIiMulhrqCq9xgWbI_Yo2UVWEg2c26wgMRqhJu5cc1FamQAX9CINJyS7Kt-KrqO4X3OWplItoiNFCNbvC1NYLd2lAQIybeAhQnkE4-pQ1FIAFWHCMkyEWyGPEBGr77wJ_x1QoZ/s1600/two.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXMuMqoBkOGFI1tKF6c8FF6ykarHH16r8h1GoOS36Gno_Y7_1Qe-o9jFEE7BTcgG4MTAJtJwuqOWNdoNuuKUZd3B072TteO3dRD2SmpW5ugSdKTY1mlqO2H8brDZU6JpgsPqaPKRF-iyb/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The night ended fantastically and re-amped us for the following days of demolishment. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Friday you could find us pre-gaming at Bigallo...which led us to meet Kevin and Kelsey, a So-Cal couple on a mini European vacation. We offered to share a cab with them to Central Park...by far my favorite discoteca out here...reminds me of Vegas and Hollywood with its massiveness...its lights....the decor...and of course the classic long line of eager club goers waiting to get inside. Kevin decided to buy Jenna and I our own table with a magnum Grey Goose bottle...The night continued with us pouring drinks down as many peoples throats as possible...and ended with a 6am walk passed the Duomo home. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Saturday we headed to Space...the best known discoteca in all of Florence...we got in VIP with the help of new friends Alex and Fabio...continued the weekend dancing, prancing, drinking and taking in the final moments of the Florence Nights that have made this journey a journey of a lifetime. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Emilia</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-42253245148777871732011-05-03T05:17:00.000-07:002011-05-03T05:19:30.365-07:00NOTTE BIANCA...a night to remember<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvA7XDAW8FRhqDTt90Dxfz9Qe2N65S3sdS6hyphenhyphenNLn5qoPFnOahLkhRri7oIGhcCjab_JlmPW2DznQyPdeubwrJzfLTuxJr4VyK55zKlkz48WBViqMw1Qm675gCwapGLfYQY_UbisDcLf6X/s1600/IMG_3691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvA7XDAW8FRhqDTt90Dxfz9Qe2N65S3sdS6hyphenhyphenNLn5qoPFnOahLkhRri7oIGhcCjab_JlmPW2DznQyPdeubwrJzfLTuxJr4VyK55zKlkz48WBViqMw1Qm675gCwapGLfYQY_UbisDcLf6X/s1600/IMG_3691.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8wIusO0GPcr-OjZ1H_GPCjuGfD9tx83j9b3bsoEr_k0JI59YE8bngbs_6cwnII-pTFyxm0ezl2vHpYkkbJbMwhxP5G3SjHb-vXaQzmgLOM45fJTyQL-jnSAby85v1WxlXLj-kWsjkDmL9/s1600/IMG_3698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I wish I could be able to show everyone the Florence Nights that I have come to love, to enjoy, nights filled with endless laughter till my cheeks start to hurt, nights filled with walking every inch of the city till my feet start to ache. Nights filled with stories and people that have shown me the greater things in life, the simple act of walking around, dancing, and enjoying life in its truest form.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagine getting ready, drinking a bottle of vino or Moretti, smoking and getting out of your front door and just walking...imagine the streets of your hometown, Glenoaks,Pacific, Kenneth filled with your friends, family, neighbors. Imagine music blasting on the streets, a different genre in different parts of your city, imagine dancing with the love of your life, then turning and dancing with your nonno. Thats what Florence Nights are. They are filled with people...old, young, tourists, students, authentic Florentinians, lovers and friends with no purpose other then coming together to enjoy life at its simplest, purest form. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are no fights, there is no judgement, noone is trying to impress and noone is puting up a front. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">George, Jenna and I had an experience of a lifetime. in one of the many squares found in Florence we danced, we sang from the bottom of our hearts. George battled some Italian guy while Jenna and I danced with four of the most gorgeous Italian girls. An old couple came up to us, hugged and kissed us and told us they were our "nonno and nonna" yelling "Bravo Raggazzi!" as we danced. Being apart of something so special and writing it down made this experience so real, so clear. I've lived in Italy for four months, I've meet and been place I never dreamed of. Last night I stood still, looked around and realized I was living the Fairytale I dreamed of.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-22577429754609920192011-04-25T08:10:00.000-07:002011-04-25T08:19:09.944-07:00From Armenian CooCoo to una cena di Pasqua Italiana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2we5AkzVMT5H04EVXFxlmlVizSaixr_9iIhiCJNwdYyzbFVVzXy90J8D0eIHQyoYSO-DvWqoyuiG8wSMGPH8uYOTiia85slhJSFJpMiDtKuxWt9azFeog1OLXGo52tu_H-K_D-D9wm4G/s1600/IMG_3468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2we5AkzVMT5H04EVXFxlmlVizSaixr_9iIhiCJNwdYyzbFVVzXy90J8D0eIHQyoYSO-DvWqoyuiG8wSMGPH8uYOTiia85slhJSFJpMiDtKuxWt9azFeog1OLXGo52tu_H-K_D-D9wm4G/s1600/IMG_3468.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2j1vgio" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i52.tinypic.com/2j1vgio.jpg" /></a><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=fadj0z" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" height="640" src="http://i52.tinypic.com/fadj0z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span class="fullpost"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Italian Easter was different then the coocoo, zook, egg games I am accustom to from my Armenian background…I woke up early in the morning…took my time getting ready, wore my favorite green dress and took a walk. At 10am I ended up at Il Duomo, the center of Florence where the traditional </span></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">“Scoppio del Carro” festivity was to take place at 11. The place was filled with every single Florentinian and tourist so my view of the celebration was slim to none. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Scoppio del Carro, the exploding cart, is an old Easter Florence tradition that dates back to the</span> first crusade to the holy lands in 1099 AD. The crusade was set to liberate the holy sepulture from the pagans, the first soldier Pazzino dei Pazzi climbed the city walls and held the Dukes banner for all to see…in this act of courage dei Pazzi was rewarded 3 pieces of rock from Christ’s tomb. From then on ever Saturday before Easter Sunday, the Bishop would light a fire with sparks from these holy rocks and would carry it throughout the city lighting a fire in every home he passed…the burning fire would symbolize dei Pazzi’s courage and purify the homes and families that lived there. Being a part of Italian tradition that dates back to 1099AD was awe-inspiring and absolutely unbelievable. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I spent Easter dinn</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">er with Jenna and her Mom and Pop which reminded me of my family and made my heart smile. We went to their amazing hotel, Monna Lisa to have a few drinks and then had dinner at Il Paoli Restaurante which was once a church! Everything was perfect the food, the drinks, and the company. Thank you D’Argenzio’s for making my Pasqua Italiana so very special.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">MISS YOU BROWNIE AND ASHTON!</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-84988038007896557012011-04-23T04:17:00.000-07:002011-04-23T04:18:32.985-07:00Music & Mexico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0TmnMHhpdo2FwP9rn3heOzED530K1XS71L2HKHgnvd4AI2oJopcm6N6K7wJT1daW75cC6kmP87Qtk85bD4EFu1c4ckjWLWZJYB5d15E0I8fc-uzM69Z-LMiB1TUXDkPN9g_SMC9zLyad/s1600/IMG_3224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0TmnMHhpdo2FwP9rn3heOzED530K1XS71L2HKHgnvd4AI2oJopcm6N6K7wJT1daW75cC6kmP87Qtk85bD4EFu1c4ckjWLWZJYB5d15E0I8fc-uzM69Z-LMiB1TUXDkPN9g_SMC9zLyad/s1600/IMG_3224.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2q99yjp" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i52.tinypic.com/2q99yjp.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9NWvm0k8LEfAyqPyBWuCExVSJT2R6mtnqEJIZCgS_Y77qnGMrpEeb585Dql9Z8-isaU32hab25rK2uQxT07-KD94WysRo1XGaSMFa5VEL878gOOz_CzIQOOCEqhYRxQZA4lkY9TqpLjs/s1600/IMG_3173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9NWvm0k8LEfAyqPyBWuCExVSJT2R6mtnqEJIZCgS_Y77qnGMrpEeb585Dql9Z8-isaU32hab25rK2uQxT07-KD94WysRo1XGaSMFa5VEL878gOOz_CzIQOOCEqhYRxQZA4lkY9TqpLjs/s1600/IMG_3173.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgLC9DKWgQPwnIVBXWBbrqyKWbZfiLJvwe8X2Mq8l1sWd3Um2MOm5JzfVP-NDA3VGMaplNPBWEi988kE3nSRGjPS7XfILPlpKH6cTwkUg4UUutYtYiFECa5-wPI69WGZJM5y1C1eQfeLL/s1600/IMG_3178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgLC9DKWgQPwnIVBXWBbrqyKWbZfiLJvwe8X2Mq8l1sWd3Um2MOm5JzfVP-NDA3VGMaplNPBWEi988kE3nSRGjPS7XfILPlpKH6cTwkUg4UUutYtYiFECa5-wPI69WGZJM5y1C1eQfeLL/s1600/IMG_3178.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=jj1i0g" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i51.tinypic.com/jj1i0g.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6f7d-zrB9PzWuba4A8O8phmI1_a3dbrRa-XYrHNOgmqnqiAIMDt0y90zXNhMGKCpRRt4xCAicZxj-wTeDhuzWK1T_VV2exy4eF3b-fkT2PjW6agWR2vQHKGeZkJCwXh2VjE54-NlKLboE/s1600/IMG_3234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6f7d-zrB9PzWuba4A8O8phmI1_a3dbrRa-XYrHNOgmqnqiAIMDt0y90zXNhMGKCpRRt4xCAicZxj-wTeDhuzWK1T_VV2exy4eF3b-fkT2PjW6agWR2vQHKGeZkJCwXh2VjE54-NlKLboE/s1600/IMG_3234.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=nnp9xj" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/nnp9xj.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2mg87y1" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i51.tinypic.com/2mg87y1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=w1vcap" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i54.tinypic.com/w1vcap.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spring time always calls for festivals of all sorts…the best being music festivals particularly COACHELLA. Unfortunately I was in Italy this year and flying back home for a weekend was not a realistic idea but I did get a little taste of music festival fun here in Florence. On April 20<sup>th</sup> MTV’s TRL put on a free concert in Piazza Santa Croce. Although it was filled with Italian musicians and the only word I understood was balliamos it was fun nonetheless. Jenna and I got a little twisted and entered into our own storytelling world where nothing mattered but me, her, and Italy. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The following day we took a trip to Mexico! Not really but we did hang with my classmates Edell and Andres…both from Monterey, Mexico. They served us authentic Jose Cuervo tequila straight from the motherland, chips with some really intense hot sauce, and I proceeded to chug whiskey from a bowl which led to the rest of the weekend staying in. oh, how I’ll miss these fuggedupflorencenights. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-63339097794913366832011-04-19T03:07:00.000-07:002011-04-19T03:22:39.570-07:00An Italian Love Sonnet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCPbdda-_-OvWfn4Y_t77cOKGdcDirRWaPALx51DxIyKy2TnmXraQi9KVjYsnxN8cYYiFQe0u3q-gl9qScvopUAe_YUlHWTsY4J1Ubzs4A0q7_IxYs0PYG-vl08RhZwJz_GgM2io3ylVC/s1600/IMG_2964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCPbdda-_-OvWfn4Y_t77cOKGdcDirRWaPALx51DxIyKy2TnmXraQi9KVjYsnxN8cYYiFQe0u3q-gl9qScvopUAe_YUlHWTsY4J1Ubzs4A0q7_IxYs0PYG-vl08RhZwJz_GgM2io3ylVC/s1600/IMG_2964.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ymJmW6nPudpCOsfjvnnGovnmePg2QZMJWlBbOq1dYBU7GSGRxCIXsnAWOlVFBWEBmAHIGTFCEIC2xpaxS_SBBnGQnZrJOIASFQBxX7ao1hk7KC2iR0qt_wqlpbgRSSu5SZBDzKfsvuWs/s1600/IMG_2930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ymJmW6nPudpCOsfjvnnGovnmePg2QZMJWlBbOq1dYBU7GSGRxCIXsnAWOlVFBWEBmAHIGTFCEIC2xpaxS_SBBnGQnZrJOIASFQBxX7ao1hk7KC2iR0qt_wqlpbgRSSu5SZBDzKfsvuWs/s1600/IMG_2930.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgi28ETodQ2YC-a5yeAxh8GTzD7MMxamv6E-4japAxwhNVNx-ZJrgA0A2wSmQPBQhXOrmcHuf66Z7CFp_4uw8S0Cg4_wDRQ4ny4cp9DesAICNn6gKvLu-AQsS0ssnPPy1-ysho7giNtcp2/s1600/IMG_3005-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgi28ETodQ2YC-a5yeAxh8GTzD7MMxamv6E-4japAxwhNVNx-ZJrgA0A2wSmQPBQhXOrmcHuf66Z7CFp_4uw8S0Cg4_wDRQ4ny4cp9DesAICNn6gKvLu-AQsS0ssnPPy1-ysho7giNtcp2/s1600/IMG_3005-1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhd5Yg881RFI7QHjJprNrO6KbqK4NY6zbWYTB3SZ120aVsoZo29u5E67WaRYwjZFL8uLbrN8uCnLNGWFgYPWQaO1qjOFtY0jF9oaDYM1HaC3p1RLQoeHaNjB3FMJKWHYRVc5UthsDzXte/s1600/IMG_2884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhd5Yg881RFI7QHjJprNrO6KbqK4NY6zbWYTB3SZ120aVsoZo29u5E67WaRYwjZFL8uLbrN8uCnLNGWFgYPWQaO1qjOFtY0jF9oaDYM1HaC3p1RLQoeHaNjB3FMJKWHYRVc5UthsDzXte/s1600/IMG_2884.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZZPdkn-vtndUxLYXrSetq72lNdF7n9rbjyrUWM23__VRC8Nm2pganxrT45XaiLzGP8ktZZFk-HCVYmtx4AxtpLwO7GEFVI2amLnyVXFkY8TZFKbUgfWehXtvKO-MWn9RsGKqoSZl9pbN/s1600/IMG_30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZZPdkn-vtndUxLYXrSetq72lNdF7n9rbjyrUWM23__VRC8Nm2pganxrT45XaiLzGP8ktZZFk-HCVYmtx4AxtpLwO7GEFVI2amLnyVXFkY8TZFKbUgfWehXtvKO-MWn9RsGKqoSZl9pbN/s1600/IMG_30.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was on that day when the sun's ray<br />
was darkened in pity for its Maker,<br />
that I was captured, and did not defend myself,<br />
because your lovely eyes had bound me, Lady.<br />
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It did not seem to me to be a time to guard myself<br />
against Love's blows: so I went on<br />
confident, unsuspecting; from that, my troubles<br />
started, amongst the public sorrows.<br />
<br />
Love discovered me all weaponless,<br />
and opened the way to the heart through the eyes,<br />
which are made the passageways and doors of tears:<br />
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so that it seems to me it does him little honour<br />
to wound me with his arrow, in that state,<br />
he not showing his bow at all to you who are armed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Era il giorno ch'al sol si scoloraro<br />
per la pietà del suo factore i rai,<br />
quando i' fui preso, et non me ne guardai,<br />
ché i be' vostr'occhi, donna, mi legaro.<br />
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Tempo non mi parea da far riparo<br />
contra colpi d'Amor: però m'andai<br />
secur, senza sospetto; onde i miei guai<br />
nel commune dolor s'incominciaro.<br />
<br />
Trovommi Amor del tutto disarmato<br />
et aperta la via per gli occhi al core,<br />
che di lagrime son fatti uscio et varco:<br />
<br />
però al mio parer non li fu honore<br />
ferir me de saetta in quello stato,<br />
a voi armata non mostrar pur l'arco.<br />
~</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Francesco Petrarch possibly the most famous Italian poet known for his collection of love sonnets, The Canzoniere, dedicated to the love of his life Laura is the inspiration behind this dimly lit and utterly raw mini photo shoot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Emilia </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-34033137368895870812011-04-16T08:27:00.000-07:002011-04-16T09:15:14.358-07:00Culture Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KbJJfeTyJ1eXGgmiIsJ5CCr4nxQmNlyIooG3bpjdCmBU37cXrQck_F-mEXLbUoE6ehFAAsCN-gVK9v21s658NDaKLf0BuQxN8GCvyx2toxiBFGuMWYH4FAN5c8bqKjtlg7v2334v60gM/s1600/IMG_2581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KbJJfeTyJ1eXGgmiIsJ5CCr4nxQmNlyIooG3bpjdCmBU37cXrQck_F-mEXLbUoE6ehFAAsCN-gVK9v21s658NDaKLf0BuQxN8GCvyx2toxiBFGuMWYH4FAN5c8bqKjtlg7v2334v60gM/s1600/IMG_2581.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-MB4ZwATgSyisvhbHesqsfEAe9u4EvFKEVhm7ybQqcmjGllo02Q8_oMYd8rFwvUqh6YP0KEIXGuVUsvaOVS6urQ8aSpHF9HC-IX9iiMFLygrWbd4iMWWYYzJEakxqNgYf394nq6DRcgr/s1600/IMG_2597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Sometimes I get homesick, sometimes I wish I had my Blackberry to BBM Tina a picture of a horrendous outfit or send an “I don’t remember anything that happened last night…” text the following morning but I keep reminding myself that my time here is short-lived, so live. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I guess the timing of being alone is perfect though because its Culture Week here in Florence, April 9 to the 17<sup>th</sup> which means free entry to all the absolutely amazing museums! I took this opportunity to visit The Pitti Palace, The breathtaking Boboli Gardens, Accademia Gallery housing Michaelangelo’s famous David and the Medici Chapels. Unfortunately I got yelled at for taking pictures at the museums but I got some amazing shots in the Boboli Gardens and Medici Chapel. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It’s so weird to actually see all these monumental paintings and sculptures, the Mona Lisa (Paris) and the David…I would have never thought I would actually see them...only read about them. I wish there weren’t so many hordes of people so that I could sit and analyze for hours but I guess that’s the price I pay for free admission. </span></strong><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-59659186350929888782011-04-14T04:25:00.000-07:002011-04-14T04:26:22.189-07:00Master of Faces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2AqjfSP347gu8LjAe03h8ZfGvu4eqy4RF3SpPKF7Tgcl44y_yO8QrpgqxIlpP-UIazsFJpCrmPXiOHPahY-2Ips0pAZFV6IiyLkLGWpD2AIUIVRvCOHec0S1wkpwbZzfAICBMpA7CN9X/s1600/meh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2AqjfSP347gu8LjAe03h8ZfGvu4eqy4RF3SpPKF7Tgcl44y_yO8QrpgqxIlpP-UIazsFJpCrmPXiOHPahY-2Ips0pAZFV6IiyLkLGWpD2AIUIVRvCOHec0S1wkpwbZzfAICBMpA7CN9X/s1600/meh.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kPUlcPeaC5H_nma59rkGC_aNWzd0LsoxocB6CEXmsapYfqbF7JISj6dYb8VFVjRGCaYwrnndG23yl4avlcL-SsMFqF-BiffaPJS9apOaDGOH55QCxx5A3-LEB_JEBnjOoRwdB7cWuswG/s1600/faces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kPUlcPeaC5H_nma59rkGC_aNWzd0LsoxocB6CEXmsapYfqbF7JISj6dYb8VFVjRGCaYwrnndG23yl4avlcL-SsMFqF-BiffaPJS9apOaDGOH55QCxx5A3-LEB_JEBnjOoRwdB7cWuswG/s1600/faces.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpJEC6p76AR8LsbXsyHdQMQIU0ThZqFXbCBPKdVoMovKqJZBYpnzckuZbgWQlqvjO-cXu1B7s7l_lFUe9fKc9asNSPHbNL0oRFfKZ_LEv2ly9JKt0U1mY0dx9RCrExCloXIstqVt_WQwZ/s1600/faces2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpJEC6p76AR8LsbXsyHdQMQIU0ThZqFXbCBPKdVoMovKqJZBYpnzckuZbgWQlqvjO-cXu1B7s7l_lFUe9fKc9asNSPHbNL0oRFfKZ_LEv2ly9JKt0U1mY0dx9RCrExCloXIstqVt_WQwZ/s1600/faces2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxA6MbYrcIcevoDGO-kZglMpEvHUGtFWgOb6UvS4vBfBgS0NOscVUVDFvJGeClyNrEpzCbXJdP6iSKI5Bmsb4pa-nQ7HiCdq83Us3fJfcudDauWclgxyxiYbm-FXliYU_fh_WIm4MfDERn/s1600/birra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxA6MbYrcIcevoDGO-kZglMpEvHUGtFWgOb6UvS4vBfBgS0NOscVUVDFvJGeClyNrEpzCbXJdP6iSKI5Bmsb4pa-nQ7HiCdq83Us3fJfcudDauWclgxyxiYbm-FXliYU_fh_WIm4MfDERn/s1600/birra.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">16 Faces...the master of making faces...I get bored with just one. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Don't judge me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shout out to Birra Moretti...thanks for the many drunken Italian nights...I owe you big.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You think staying focused is hard back home? Try staying focused when you have an apartment to yourself, half way across the world, with a pretty awesome roommate…impossible. As the final paper deadlines loom overhead I have to keep reminding myself that I’m here for school! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jenna and I spent our break time in an empty class in Via Giglio on Tuesday…she sketched and painted away while I spent my time working on my blogs…when I should have been researching for my four papers. We had a little fun with my camera as we always do but can you blame us….every moment is an epic one when we’re involved. </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-36590422854578435952011-04-11T11:01:00.000-07:002013-01-17T22:05:15.114-08:00if the walls could speak...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We often live our day to day lives running. Running from home to school, school to work, work to an enormous amount of errands, errands to bed, and then repeat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one takes the time to slow down, take a deep breath and look at what’s around them. Being in a foreign country, with little to no responsibilities has given me the opportunity to slow down, take a deep breath and look at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">beautifu</i>l world around me. It has opened my eyes and heart to the idea that the little things do really matter. If you pay attention to detail you can find inspiration from a crack in the cobblestone to the graffiti plastered on the wall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If the walls of the world could speak they would shout these crazy sayings tagged on the streets of Paris, Madrid, Athens, and Florence…all of which I captured because I took the time to look around. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So slowly go from running to jogging, jogging to skipping and skipping to strolling because you never know what amazing bit of art...or life you pass by.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emily</span></div>
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We have been spending so much time traveling to other countries that both Jenna and I decided to stay in Florence for the remainder of the time we have here but more than half the time here is gone, 35 days left to be exact and I feel like I’m caught in a weird state of limbo. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Florence is no longer a foreign city to me, its somewhere I call home. I know my way around as if I have been living here all my life, all the ins and outs of the city, the specific manners and gestures that the culture is so adamant about, and the little things like not paying any attention to traffic signals…because Italians just walk and don’t care what is coming straight at them. I have come to know the guys that make my pizza on the corner, the man that owns the Alimentari at the bottom of our apartment building (Jenna and I have named him Paki), the old man that gives us endless amounts of gelato samples…even though we go every single day.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And now…it’s time to slowly but surely say goodbye…it’s a weird feeling, knowing that I may never be able to spend as much time in another city as I did here. Don’t get me wrong…I miss Los Angeles, I miss my family, Brownie and my girls, those things will be eternal, but there will inevitably be an end to Florence. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Activities of the weekend: Twice Club VIP, Nightcrawling Photoshooting, Tanning at the Arno River, People(specifically boy) watching, Santa Croce(obviously…it’s a daily thing), Hiking to San Miniato Church and Piazza Michelangelo. </span></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-19644205827397110132011-04-07T02:05:00.000-07:002011-04-07T02:08:39.978-07:00San Miniato al Monte<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7vpXaRDKWHY4tVpY6wQVbnepclhdI2Eg9ZwpUCswef32UhobLsWt0Q1BL4FgRWQEepiFMaj5cR60Slo-QdsjR6t9TC-MBAn-jCUl8rxlE2BJ5nBrDo2OizNsrLvcRRhcfjKV773xzHms/s1600/IMG_2149.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Florence has countless churches, and duomos but one that has hit close to home is <span style="line-height: 115%;">Basilica of San Miniato al Monte. This incredible holy temple is dedicated to an Armenian Prince who fled his home in 250 BC to join the Roman Army and change his life. It is said that he was the first evangelizer and Christian martyr in Florence… but as all great tales end in tragedy this has to follow suit, St. Minas was victimized and denounced by the Emperor Decius who beheaded the Prince. St. Minas then picked up his head and proudly walked across the Arno River to the cave on Monte alle Croci where he had lived and died in Florence. The location now serves as a church dedicated to his name… of San Miniato al Monte.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I took the 30 minute hike up to the basilica overlooking Florence and spent most of the day there (on my actual birthday the 4<sup>th</sup>), the tranquility gave me such peace of mind. I lit a candle for my loved ones, said a prayer that I will forever know from my days at Sunday school and paid great attention to the marbled façades found on all the lining walls. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I have been literally freezing up until this point and have come to realize that cold weather and Emily just do not mix.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Summer Sundays in Los Angeles are usually spent on the Pacific coast…Venice, Malibu, Newport so Jenna and I thought it would be nice to bring back a bit of SoCal tradition to Italy. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cinque Terre the Italian coast of Italy was absolutely breathtaking, the cities of <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterosso_al_Mare"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Monterosso al Mare</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernazza"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Vernazza</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corniglia"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Corniglia</span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manarola"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Manarola</span></a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riomaggiore"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Riomaggiore</span></a> line the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean" title="Mediterranean"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Mediterranean</span></a> Sea with a train taking you back and forth within minutes. The day was spent relaxing on cliff-side rocks, writing on the sandy beach, being a kid in the playground, and having the nicest lunch overlooking the crystal blue ocean. Of all the places I have visited thus far<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cinque Terre made the top of my list. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Emilia </span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-13264094594504737622011-04-05T10:49:00.000-07:002011-04-05T11:06:37.660-07:00Italian Birthday Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1ZTbofmY03fyinkfipAeqC7z8RSjtfzs2bBAiAmDZAO69CBSw7tBudO17vOxjGsaTKXqH8ndZ8jH3Zs9MUieLsBoOfyvhCC1gCsrOpw7VKSmhiOguuYBoQzZ1MkjyNRPO6Vse38JtrrS/s1600/IMG_1644-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1ZTbofmY03fyinkfipAeqC7z8RSjtfzs2bBAiAmDZAO69CBSw7tBudO17vOxjGsaTKXqH8ndZ8jH3Zs9MUieLsBoOfyvhCC1gCsrOpw7VKSmhiOguuYBoQzZ1MkjyNRPO6Vse38JtrrS/s1600/IMG_1644-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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My Italian birthday was very different than any I’ve had before...probably a bit more spectacular.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started the celebration off on Thursday the 31<sup>st</sup> of March and headed straight towards the Florence club scene, Twenty-one was our choice and we danced the night away with George and the gang from our Corfu trip. Friday night <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was spent at the grand summer season opening of Central Park, Jenna and I took a cab, chugged a bottle of vodka sprite, danced and the rest of the night is one complete and utter blur! Saturday night was spent finishing the vodka bottle on the steps of Santa Croce (God would not be happy) and just walking around the bustling streets of Florence taking in the Italian night life. Monday was final my real birthday but obviously I had to celebrate for at least 5 days…Jenna and I had a lovely dinner on the terrace overlooking Santa Croce, ate the most amazing gelato known to man, and got in our story zone, something only the two of us will ever understand. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I got flowers from a special someone back home, and Jenna got me the greatest gift ever</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, a silver bracelet with my name on it and Tabasco sauce…FINALLY! None of this would have meant anything had it not been for my special Wizard, so a special thanks to you for being such an amazing roomy and friend. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now bow to me.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-42716667170729816942011-03-27T09:28:00.000-07:002011-03-27T09:29:00.676-07:00Oppa! 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The Greek culture reminded me so much of my own, Armenian, all the men on the streets looked exactly like the men in my family, they were playing with “taspies”, drinking shots of thick Greek kofe, and playing nardi! It brought me back to my roots and made me feel a bit homesick. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We then took a mini day trip to the island of Aegean, a quaint beach town with boats lining the shore, outside food markets, and adorable restaurants and hotels lining the streets. The weather was absolutely beautiful so we had lunch outside overlooking the ocean with Erin and the gang. It was the quintessential Greek Island and the perfect way to end the greatest spring break of my life. </span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-60313741813272159922011-03-27T08:09:00.000-07:002011-03-27T08:11:07.149-07:00Spring Break Madddness, Corfu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5SJWoKElh9MZ1Kg21UgPhvtRwVT9-ajwu0umk6YEEHry7ZX-Hslf0XU2TtbJiN1aOB97uFF-V8Po3Ssd_lgdSqWAGOwbDAOZBGAqTxEdoSrLQVkH91E2tNV0JJY0kdhpSNhZpcXdSPd5O/s1600/IMG_0471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5SJWoKElh9MZ1Kg21UgPhvtRwVT9-ajwu0umk6YEEHry7ZX-Hslf0XU2TtbJiN1aOB97uFF-V8Po3Ssd_lgdSqWAGOwbDAOZBGAqTxEdoSrLQVkH91E2tNV0JJY0kdhpSNhZpcXdSPd5O/s1600/IMG_0471.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-Q37rv_W3D2IN1EJVQHqMrMOzUPZTnhzebvUgghPyy9KKM3CKWBscK_0-ZLMKETYV_nl8lI7yW3vvK9w0GdDrwZuOChmM0A7Fc1GeDmZ8VamJarRvFXI5T7djyXMgHjVoYLOy3zTKcR0/s1600/IMG_0502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I’ve always been one to celebrate spring break…usually because it’s around or on my birthday but this year it was extra extra special because I went BIG…8 days on the Greek Islands with 300 plus students from all over the world. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We first took an overnight cruise ship to the island of Corfu…we danced, we mingled, we built a little group of our own with some fine individuals, KJ, Thomas, Erin, George,Nick, Brianna, Lauren, and the list goes on. The epic Pink Palace was our destination for the next three days and when I say pink I mean pink, everything from the linens to the ceilings were pink. The first night was spent with one euro skittles shots, a group of Skippers from Australia, New Zealand, and England, and some interesting card games to say the least. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our second day in Corfu was dedicated to pure Spring break madness…One part - Booze Cruise manned by the dirtiest Captain ever…Captain George….shotguns, a rocky dinky boat, cliff jumping, bat caves, and a whole lot of loving. Second part – Pink Toga Party…authentic Greek dancing, ouzo drinking, plate smashing fun!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We relaxed for the next few days, soaking in as much sunshine as possible on the sandy crystal blue Adriatic waters and trying our best to recharge for the second half of the trip in Athens. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A big hug and kiss to the Pink Palace, to the Island of Corfu, and to all the people who made this trip totally epic. </span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-43790655684722824572011-03-14T16:24:00.000-07:002011-03-14T16:32:26.877-07:00Dear Paree, how I love thee...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thursday morning rolled around, the 10<sup>th</sup> of March to be exact and Jenna and I had not even begun to pack for our Paris trip, we actually hadn’t put much thought into traveling there at all…but once we got on the plane….landed…boarded a bus…I distinctly remember looking out the window and thinking, “I’m in Paris right now, one of the most historic cities in the world...what?!” and just like that the trip turned around. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The first night we were there we met two twin brothers from Canada that were staying at our hostel, we instantly bonded over a round of brutal tequila shots and traveling stories. Making friends is what Jenna and I do best. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The second day was spent with Afshar, Afshin, and a tour group walking around the whole city learning the ins and outs, tails and facts of every inch of every monument, from the bullet holes of WWII to the story of the lady who married The Eiffel Tower. That night we rode the metro (my favorite thing ever created) all over the city with a Heineken can in our hand and a bag of cookies…leaving a trail of cookie crumbs all over the steets of Paris. We watched the Eiffel Tower glimmer, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">shimmer away and the end is one big Parisian blur…</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-42927647059548060422011-03-09T08:14:00.000-08:002011-03-09T08:15:01.901-08:00The art of being happy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4M_2K1RHUpkVVg0OLojfwUHD3uA-2di7jneLnzuV7LC6UushsNJPw2KoJQGnY30KaETnR1MfWrtbiFYKzYCwM8TvnP_kfdKtTWLDRYLQqKOr4B5b4XE6fgYp6k2RGEgnnSYE6jmeAr7c/s1600/paris3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4M_2K1RHUpkVVg0OLojfwUHD3uA-2di7jneLnzuV7LC6UushsNJPw2KoJQGnY30KaETnR1MfWrtbiFYKzYCwM8TvnP_kfdKtTWLDRYLQqKOr4B5b4XE6fgYp6k2RGEgnnSYE6jmeAr7c/s1600/paris3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The simplest of things can carry the greatest amount of happiness...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. The lamp posts seen on every corner, of every street, in all of Europe...are...magical...detailed in ever curve and line, if only I could bring one back with me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. "The Art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. An <span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">exquisite handbag inspired by one of the most noted cities in the world...Paree...which I will finally see on Thursday.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">4. The tiniest kitchen, with no cabinet space, no counter space, no room, has become my place of comfort.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Emilia </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-89529286374850680432011-03-07T08:58:00.000-08:002011-03-07T09:00:33.525-08:00The sinking city of Magical Loving, Venezia<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FUbacWSbKfMFpUrWWnUJEybNcKgZIOlT4kBwLmFqKOmS5iI2avEozY3-dMlS1JP7f4fLLiAUoL1QYrvyU3dq8jTJHOKIUpf_B8q0EvdJElMn86qMb42Jv6izo4mFMpkVTReEM8GFZLzp/s1600/IMG_9166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=wgz2md" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i55.tinypic.com/wgz2md.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every city in the world has its charm, its number one outstanding trait that sets it apart from the rest, Las Vegas, Nevada “the city of anything and everything goes”, Los Angeles, California “the city of 364 days of sunshine”, New York City, New York “the colossal city of dreams” and then there is Venezia, Italia “the sinking city of magical loving”. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">March 6<sup>th</sup> was spent in the sinking city, Venice, during the closing weekend of Carnivale. Carnivale in Venice is a weeklong celebration that kicks starts lent. The entire city comes alive and celebrates for seven straight days, dressing up in fascinating, unique and totally awesome costumes, parading around the city, enjoying life. I didn’t think much of Venice before I actually got to see it, and I have to say, it has become my favorite city in the entire world. The only means of transportation is by foot…or water taxi, the city is completely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, there are tiny bridges everywhere attaching one old building to the next, there is a distinct ambiance of love and art in the air, I could go on and on…if it weren’t for the thousands of tourists that visited the city I would consider being an illegal resident there...for eternity. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-32122844328291314672011-03-05T04:53:00.000-08:002011-03-05T04:53:30.815-08:00Night Owls...hoot hoot<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfNcCSKApFtu2YcDpmNS7kgQQUEyLwns-35_8_2O3G0Ut0haLTqNRutKhrigghQGHon_VIiIT_s79AU4fRyK4MmsokUdR04Zbd5YsMD3TGViVEmWU33ChJJZjLFqdt9OeMyoJ2-rERGYb/s1600/IMG_8885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfNcCSKApFtu2YcDpmNS7kgQQUEyLwns-35_8_2O3G0Ut0haLTqNRutKhrigghQGHon_VIiIT_s79AU4fRyK4MmsokUdR04Zbd5YsMD3TGViVEmWU33ChJJZjLFqdt9OeMyoJ2-rERGYb/s1600/IMG_8885.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=2cs6ypl" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/2cs6ypl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjS_T3Ev7Fbhd2_1RCanUHHzNF2XA6ncXbYEBOd-TO3JPTaDz622B7d_bDbkmoFrEJs-3WWpYkKq6qPL9GJtuuqUodXXG6UXs20S2sGBm0id4_t2IbhYbP9K2X7OhdkrUcjlnWepoh18oY/s1600/IMG_9049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjS_T3Ev7Fbhd2_1RCanUHHzNF2XA6ncXbYEBOd-TO3JPTaDz622B7d_bDbkmoFrEJs-3WWpYkKq6qPL9GJtuuqUodXXG6UXs20S2sGBm0id4_t2IbhYbP9K2X7OhdkrUcjlnWepoh18oY/s1600/IMG_9049.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx32v7cWkAnlSQyMscz6tXw7g7ImiU6hhO7gvoDEilbLtIB1djRLhu4Q4eoqp0rIASWgatmL8-33sk8T5MRMci4RmDGwm-X3LlvGJuxzRRzuWi8DHiUGUFTgvtmizrfBLUjG8t1wJHSNlG/s1600/IMG_9025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx32v7cWkAnlSQyMscz6tXw7g7ImiU6hhO7gvoDEilbLtIB1djRLhu4Q4eoqp0rIASWgatmL8-33sk8T5MRMci4RmDGwm-X3LlvGJuxzRRzuWi8DHiUGUFTgvtmizrfBLUjG8t1wJHSNlG/s1600/IMG_9025.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i52.tinypic.com/2yzbr46.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlr9kE-6dzmP0Vq4ziOc6o1z8hofRDqgi0EO7L-C504nA0RP7YQ7wj4PX0gAX1CiO73gYH7KMnGL0cckHq-NplcCSDP2HyVFGyOh-HRF1aPSgam7Yop9D66j_f_kvjdje81ssrFsrj7xl/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlr9kE-6dzmP0Vq4ziOc6o1z8hofRDqgi0EO7L-C504nA0RP7YQ7wj4PX0gAX1CiO73gYH7KMnGL0cckHq-NplcCSDP2HyVFGyOh-HRF1aPSgam7Yop9D66j_f_kvjdje81ssrFsrj7xl/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought I would dedicate this post to the pulsating lights and the glittering waters of Florence found only when the Tuscan sun sets. Jenna and I spent Friday night in the most unconventional way, at least for two young women living in a different country. While the rest of the city got dolled up, messed up and headed to their preferred hotspot, Jenna and I took our time to have dinner, and decided that tonight would be perfect to just take the city in with the lights turned off. We walked about four miles, without even realizing how far from the city center we were, down the Arno River it was quite, and still…it was my first time in that area, at that time of day and I loved it. It was really nice to be in the right state of mind, while 85% of the cities judgment was impaired (alcohol and such). It was a good Friday night.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-11560344246618791682011-03-03T07:49:00.000-08:002011-03-03T07:53:43.049-08:00MeMonday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNrMSCMF110zGGDzRCSywmq4bVeHug-B0Tuxmf0D_xWkYNjtsbJV_0nLQT0fJo0PTBFBxj5tAHDNV8AgP27U5CXeLDzCzCsydej3ojECH5kk7nihCM8kmfjyGae7Q47fBjalwU5rW0AnE/s1600/IMG_88454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNrMSCMF110zGGDzRCSywmq4bVeHug-B0Tuxmf0D_xWkYNjtsbJV_0nLQT0fJo0PTBFBxj5tAHDNV8AgP27U5CXeLDzCzCsydej3ojECH5kk7nihCM8kmfjyGae7Q47fBjalwU5rW0AnE/s1600/IMG_88454.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=9jkdae" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i51.tinypic.com/9jkdae.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=5do2m9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i55.tinypic.com/5do2m9.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=zspzs7" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i53.tinypic.com/zspzs7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpQwuP0IJRApcToMdS0UKVWzBPmwwwCgjBiruPehQCwEqv7hFSKOeBal1dcr2mgewRRNt1kXonYqOYavDsqNAqUf_H11B20VcCFaq555x6svdgxoAgwKctilvEoHW7rabAmDquDB1yWyi/s1600/IMG_8817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpQwuP0IJRApcToMdS0UKVWzBPmwwwCgjBiruPehQCwEqv7hFSKOeBal1dcr2mgewRRNt1kXonYqOYavDsqNAqUf_H11B20VcCFaq555x6svdgxoAgwKctilvEoHW7rabAmDquDB1yWyi/s1600/IMG_8817.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday…a day dreaded, hated, loathed, the worst day of the week some might say…has turned into my little special me day. MeMonday. As everyone hesitantly gets up on Monday morning…I take my time…because special me has no class and no work. Monday is my new Sunday…and February 28 was a good Monday in Florence…I got up…showered…cleaned the dishes…fixed up the house…and then had no priorities other than writing in my journal and enjoying some crisp Italian air and a dash of Tuscan sun. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I sat on a bridge across the Arno River, people watched, wrote, and relaxed…something I rarely did back at home. It was nice noticing all the people buzzing from the central area of Florence across the river to the more “homey” tranquil area. An old man shuffling by reminded me of the amazing novel Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, a middle aged handsome man on a bike sat with me for an hour, deep in his own thoughts, smiling from time to time, and a stylish duo heading toward <em>La <cite><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Rinascente </span></cite></em>for a shopping spree perhaps?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">“Me” time is highly underrated…most people have a problem being alone, they can’t stand being single, jumping from relationship to relationship, they can’t even sit and have lunch alone…me time is </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">important…and it’s the best spent at the Arno River. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">-Tuesdays with Morrie</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-10284133740984505732011-02-28T12:22:00.000-08:002011-02-28T12:25:01.548-08:00Make my heart smile...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WS5D98LsgjDaUmq_hZovBEjhCguPUS2X6GwmkDDy90OrifQlXTynwZIePV_WTzSpf54P8nCKBmU98-XMJeCNHKkCzUeFxzKDnjL0jsmpuRhfjGBzoIJL1Fp2rhGZG8Js0QU1LrkpsCQX/s1600/love2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WS5D98LsgjDaUmq_hZovBEjhCguPUS2X6GwmkDDy90OrifQlXTynwZIePV_WTzSpf54P8nCKBmU98-XMJeCNHKkCzUeFxzKDnjL0jsmpuRhfjGBzoIJL1Fp2rhGZG8Js0QU1LrkpsCQX/s1600/love2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>The most creative and double yummy cappuccinos in all of Firenze, thanks to my new favorite barista Marco from New Week Café.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Waking up to Jenna’s face every morning, hearing her cough day and night, and our many fail decisions that make for great stories.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>My journal that was given to me by Sue and Nin, which has mirrors on the cover so I can look at myself (haha, you guys know me too well). </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Blue, suede, ankle strap, rosette, chunky heels I have yet to wear...in Paris perhaps...</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-10351840179139293442011-02-27T05:13:00.000-08:002011-02-27T05:18:32.975-08:00Milan Fashion Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcx9ToOByif71jjdJVk_s2p0AUlfhuEdrIAY3fTktxnXLyGrDiFZN4EMwp9PCWx0lviwZWYuuePE0T07erxgIErsD-6k8MUpJnnA5zowDkQPJlOqcRFOZaqKL5bPptLQWx0CaS4_XQNcn/s1600/IMG_8486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcx9ToOByif71jjdJVk_s2p0AUlfhuEdrIAY3fTktxnXLyGrDiFZN4EMwp9PCWx0lviwZWYuuePE0T07erxgIErsD-6k8MUpJnnA5zowDkQPJlOqcRFOZaqKL5bPptLQWx0CaS4_XQNcn/s1600/IMG_8486.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMKVf2dkdOuVwbPt60Fi00QnAXbB8PiAtMjG-HFVL_2j9plIFBrfC0h-CwW5-dLRpOID9Hz6MGSjwnGam84Pm1tSRlN8Mqmj3QpjEwdlDa1HpovvCzn8DLTeAFGVsOr7dco431IZNvS1r/s1600/IMG_8504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMKVf2dkdOuVwbPt60Fi00QnAXbB8PiAtMjG-HFVL_2j9plIFBrfC0h-CwW5-dLRpOID9Hz6MGSjwnGam84Pm1tSRlN8Mqmj3QpjEwdlDa1HpovvCzn8DLTeAFGVsOr7dco431IZNvS1r/s1600/IMG_8504.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=15gfgug" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i54.tinypic.com/15gfgug.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Fashion week is at it again displaying Fall 2011 lines from the likes of Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu and many many more starting off in the cold crisp air of New York City, making its way to the bustling streets of London, and finally settling down in the Italian Fashion Capital…Milano. On the same continent, in the same country, and a three hour bus ride from Florence to Milan? My decision was clear, this weekend was the weekend to travel north and see a different Italy. The bus ride was pleasant, mainly because The Devil Wears Prada was blasting on the screens making me go gah gah over Andy’s magnificent transformation, and choice of coats. In no time we were walking on the paved (not cobblestone) sidewalks and enjoying the refreshing massive buildings that are not found in Florence.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We first visited the Duomo in Milan, much different than the Duomo in Italy, this gothic cathedral was colossal and one of the largest, oldest churches found in all of Europe. The power felt inside was intense, there were many people praying which took me back to the days I would attend Catholic school on Sundays. I instantly remembered the prayers Father Immanuel taught me and knew my grandma would be proud. I lit a candle and said some personal wishes as well, and then we were off. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A few feet outside the cathedral was the icon white tent where all the fashion shows were being held at, Roberto Cavalli and Emilio Pucci were scheduled for the day. I would have given my right arm to have seen Cavalli’s collection being he is one of my favorite designers ever. One day I keep telling myself…one fine day. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The rest of the day was filled with sightseeing and street style watching, the men in Milano dress to the nine, I couldn’t help gawking at all the fabulous ensembles perfectly chosen and accessorized, these men are definetely not afraid of color! Overall it was a great day, it was nice seeing a more modern Italian city, and it was a once in a life time chance to be so close to the actual fashion shows that seemed worlds away a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">few months ago. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Emilia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392459460756344725.post-11261005508097505442011-02-24T07:49:00.000-08:002011-02-24T07:53:31.510-08:00Grandma...Can I borrow this?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKLxmCbH44UhuI9ZUKCbaT118nYtU5a5ptwKBSLkDCIG22SVXN443dUZgubpRFlq6p3-j3yHT1hXnM_3K9fsbt3H7NIdcNj26d17fU3TFPtwkHmyA9KD-EQXa64mxizDwtrEnIOnPDEmD/s1600/IMG_7900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKLxmCbH44UhuI9ZUKCbaT118nYtU5a5ptwKBSLkDCIG22SVXN443dUZgubpRFlq6p3-j3yHT1hXnM_3K9fsbt3H7NIdcNj26d17fU3TFPtwkHmyA9KD-EQXa64mxizDwtrEnIOnPDEmD/s1600/IMG_7900.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6b3Ic92aExLYVim1fkK08vjpCgCvCT739x1Fl7PCzUsUklrX1_P99z9BIYKFJkTUU9eg2bHIb7MhoS7HsS5IIsrtW24wbQ4vAKNFa5WO4Kbre_WMsN6qGb_p33M17OtR0MorUrvfj3mOu/s1600/IMG_8033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6b3Ic92aExLYVim1fkK08vjpCgCvCT739x1Fl7PCzUsUklrX1_P99z9BIYKFJkTUU9eg2bHIb7MhoS7HsS5IIsrtW24wbQ4vAKNFa5WO4Kbre_WMsN6qGb_p33M17OtR0MorUrvfj3mOu/s1600/IMG_8033.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdUhB8za50h15qDc7SGH5RyTaANku4D7kTOMefTwRBaEzG_85MiurJhpUHyeSHKHqXKWbnMJzEBfv4cmUQNLmx5UeOoYgEsqJArWGOkKIJdtzja75cvytClqrzS8ahmh6NuQVyHGNhFppb/s1600/IMG_7906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdUhB8za50h15qDc7SGH5RyTaANku4D7kTOMefTwRBaEzG_85MiurJhpUHyeSHKHqXKWbnMJzEBfv4cmUQNLmx5UeOoYgEsqJArWGOkKIJdtzja75cvytClqrzS8ahmh6NuQVyHGNhFppb/s1600/IMG_7906.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDzy4kc7ZuNxXPpMZ6jG-M91RrU8UjtZScD827Vg8Z-TU6YkvPrBC-WXLj6JzENJQIW_Ay3UlP5MD1B2PeITSMhz-D9Qb9Nv7U-3YdgwFNOT13deFlda_G8xhIrqFKz7oVOrlK2x8nSn7/s1600/IMG_8475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDzy4kc7ZuNxXPpMZ6jG-M91RrU8UjtZScD827Vg8Z-TU6YkvPrBC-WXLj6JzENJQIW_Ay3UlP5MD1B2PeITSMhz-D9Qb9Nv7U-3YdgwFNOT13deFlda_G8xhIrqFKz7oVOrlK2x8nSn7/s1600/IMG_8475.JPG" /></a></div><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=15oulwo" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i54.tinypic.com/15oulwo.jpg" /></a><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I never thought I would be able to live in Europe and say, “should we just go to Madrid this weekend?” like it’s a casual little trip to Palm Springs or San Diego…no this is MADRID and this was in fact the best weekend trip I have ever taken. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We left Friday Morning (The Emilys and Jennas) at 7am…took a train to the Pisa Airport (never ridden on a train and I loved it!) and flew out to Madrid in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Once we got off the plane I instantly knew I would adore the city. We checked into our rooms, freshened up and started to explore…walking from street to alley…alley to street. We found some of the most amazing retail stores I have ever seen and I was ecstatic to find the greatest pair of blue ankle strap heels ever! We were all having major Starbucks withdrawals so we were on a never ending pursuit to find one…and we found 3! After the 1<sup>st</sup> day of exploration I was dying for the nightlife to begin. We first had tapas at a bar…tapas are little appetizers order with a round of drinks much like the apretivo in Italy. Jenna Dee informed us about a 7 story club called Kapitol that is said to be one of the most epic clubs in all of Europe…so we naturally headed there…and can I say it was E.P.I.C. Each floor had a different vibe, different music, a different crowd…the place was packed…and the décor was on point…to top it all off there was a show with acrobats…it definitely lived up to its name. </span><br />
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Day 2 was filled with discovering some of Madrid’s more historical and prominent areas. We first headed to Museo del Prado and checked out some Spanish art…my favorite being </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong><em>The Triumph of Death </em></strong>by<strong><em> </em></strong></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brueghel. Then walked to Parque de Retiro and through Parque de Retiro to the Crystal Palace…I felt like I was living in a fairytale because it was all so beautiful, tranquil, and authentic. For the second night (my fav part of the trip) we went and had tapas at the cutest little restaurant and decided to order real Spanish food…so…we got a plate full of Paella (rice with seafood) and a platter of an assortment of fried seafood…yes, I ate an octopus! Then we stumbled upon a club filled with locals…real Spanish women…a group of South African men…all ages…sizes…everyone there to just dance to the beats of a mix of popular American songs and some authentic Spanish beats.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: top;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was phenomenal. </span><br />
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