Everyday I walk out of my front door and wonder why on earth I waited so long to enter this beautiful world. Or I thank God I signed up for nine a.m. classes so I have the opportunity to spend as long as possible fully submerged in this Italian bucket. 

Some days are better than others. Today was one of those great days where I proudly walked around smiling at everyone, even if they were looking at me like I was crazy because I was running. I hear it is a dead give away that you are not Italian if you are seen out running. Running is the best way to see this city. Running or hiking. Well, and of course with a guide. 

I think my day was so good partly because I am in Italy but also because of a quote my best friend here abroad, Yenni, told me. Here it is:

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

When she told me it I instantly thought of my momma. 

Yesterday Yenni and I went on a simply EUPHORIC hike through the windy roads of southern Florence. It led us to a Piazza overlooking all of Florence. We looked at each other as we were on cloud nine and both said to each other, "Wow this right here is why I am here." We are going to be experiencing this exact feeling a week from now when we are in Paris, France and looking at the Eiffel tower, The Mona Lisa, Notre Dame, and palace of Versaille.

Every tuesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm please think of me because I am sitting in the Basilica di Santa Croce with my home boy Michelangelo Buonarroti. I am a tour guide and I absolutely love it. I am getting great experience talking in front of people and the people I guide around have been the most likable ever. It is just so wonderful to finally absorb all of the art and knowledge I have been wanting to learn about my whole life.   

Thank you for reading and following me along my journey!

AMOREePACE

SEMPRE,

Teia