camera woe's

Well.  There is not much to say other than my camera is living it's last days.  And to be honest I am going to do my very best to make sure they are as long as possible. 

Here are my recent findings. 

I have done a few things to remedy this- such as reformatting the memory card.  But now it won't take pictures all together.  Ha it's pretty silly.  I am not worried it will work out :) 

Wish me luck! 

texas gelato!

A few days after I arrived home my dad decided to treat me to a little gelato- of course knowing about the withdrawals I was having.  As expected, it wasn't the same as Florentine gelato (gelato was invented in Florence) but it wasn't too bad.  I had pistachio and chocolate, and my dad had something with almond,  I think he made a better choice.  But that's okay :) 

Wasn't intentional to get my little gelato friend. 

Pistachio/Chocolate

Thanks Dad!

We Love Rattan!

Last night our loving father took us to Rattan Pan-Asian for dinner!  And boy was it good!

Dinnuh. 

We Love Rattan! 

Tommy and I at dinner. 

 

The family. 

Before dinner we took family pictures.  Hence the reason we are all wearing white (except Dad who changed).  I'd like to think that this dinner was a reward for smiling so pretty earlier in the day.  And Tommy and Haley got to join as well, my favorite!  It was a really fun night with good food and company. 

Thanks for dinner Dad!  It was really good- can't wait to go back! 

snow!

Snow! 

It snowed in Florence!  In fact- it was the first time in ten years!  Of course, being the Texan I am, I was pretty ecstatic and had a great time.  Within a few hours there were at least 6 inches on the ground, and  then it kept snowing! 

Before and after the snow. 

Amanda and I.

Hot chocolate at Riviore.  (In Palazzo Vecchio) 

Sara, Colleen, Amanda and I in the SACI garden.  

The snow was great fun.  Although the slush the next day wasn't.  I still quite enjoyed myself. 

P.S. I'm back in Texas! 

with a cherry on top?

At my favorite gelato place there is a flavor called 'morena' and although i don't know the english translation, it's super delicious.  One of my favorite parts- the cherry they put on the bottom of the cone.  Not because I like cherries- in fact I actually never eat it.  I just think it makes it special :) 

Ellen

the ways of procrastination

Christmas in Florence! 

multiple trips to the central market

sewing book instead of reading them

reading cookbooks instead of art history books

Dad!!!!! The candy is back! And there is even more this time!  (In other words- rewarding myself with candy for pretending to study. )

Watching the sun set instead of learning about all the artists that painted them. 

Overall- it's going great.  I've got tons of new recipe's, a belly full of candy and gelato.  And great memories :)

Happy Procrastinating! 

Ellen

things ill miss: coffee dates

Chiaroscuro- highly recommend for anyone in Florence. 

Even though I miss 'American coffee'  the one euro cappuccino's and machiatone's will be missed.  Thanks for the steamed milk, hot tea, fresh croissants, good memories, yummy food, cool atmosphere,  and friendly service Chiaroscuro.  You will be missed.