Snookie, Jwoww, and Truffled Spaghetti Carbonara

Snookie and Jwoww

I'll just cut to the chase. While enjoying some truffled spaghetti carbonara (amazing) at a restaurant in Florence on my much-needed day off, the ladies of Jersey shore passed not once, but twice. Then I had to explain to the dutch couple beside me who they were and what all the fuss was about. All in all, a very successful day.

Street art in Pistoia

Incredible ricotta gnocchi made by Katie and I

Menu for the restaurant I ate at in Florence last night

Just when spaghetti carbonara can't get any better... they go and add truffles to it

Snookie and the forgettable female of Jersey Shore 

Jwoww... rear view 

My new Italian hairdresser did a great dye job!

Getting Ready to Go...

In just 5 days, I leave for Italy and my exciting 3-month adventure/internship at the Gori Collection of Site-Specific Art near Pistoia, in Tuscany. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of getting ready and trying to finish up my schoolwork for this semester. At this point, my 2 main concerns are 1) How can I finish my last essay when it's so much more exciting to prepare for Italy? and 2) How on earth am I going to fit 3 months worth of stuff into one suitcase?!

Stand by for more updates following my arrival in Italy on May 3rd...