Author: the italiagal

I visited an old college friend who lives just outside of New Haven, Connecticut from Sunday morning to Wednesday morning. We decided to give my visit a particularly girly feel. On Sunday, I took a very early train in order to arrive in time for the polo match. We still had some time to kill for…

I love my tote bags! I am a firm believer in packing lightly for a trip. Lugging around heavy luggage is not my idea of fun. It’s so much easier to wheel and throw around a carry-on or large tote bag. I highly recommend packing less. Like my last trip (which you can read all…

 2  days ’til I visit my college friend in Connecticut! 56 days ’til I move into my apartment!

Artscape is an arts festival in Baltimore. It’s this weekend, Friday through Sunday. It snuck up on me, even though I totally mentioned it to a friend on Sunday! Since I’ll be out of town this coming Sunday (yay!), I may not go… I went last year for the first time and really enjoyed it….

My dad’s birthday is today. We had a big birthday dinner for him. Happy Birthday Dad! Auguri! (“Wishes!” as they say in Italy.) Since my pen wasn’t writing on his gift certificate birthday gift, I grabbed a shipping receipt from Target I had laying on my desk, turned it over and drew circles until the ink started…

Clock and Calendar in Piazza San Marco a Venezia I love countdowns. While working as a furniture salesperson, I probably kept my coworkers updated on how many months, weeks and then days it was until I departed on my 2007 trip to Italy. After I returned, I’m sure I was looking forward to other events on my…

I simply cannot wait to move into my own apartment! I get the keys on September 9th, which is just over two months away! I really can’t wait! I’m even excited to buy a vacuum cleaner for my place! (In fact, I’ve picked out this vacuum cleaner— cheap, bagless, and red!) Although I am definitely more interested…

I’m moving! To Michelle and Her Future Apartment! The residents of my dream apartment gave notice today. So, I will collect the keys for a beautiful one bedroom with a balcony on the second floor on Friday, September 9th, and then move my stuff that following weekend. Plus I can probably afford a sofa to go in it! Back in…

 The resident of my dream apartment came in to speak with my boss (who was elsewhere today) about breaking her lease on August 31st. I was busy so I only could speak with her for just a bit. I very briefly mentioned how I wanted to move in. Mid-September’s reallyreally early. I just don’t…

This morning I visited Panera to have a cappuccino (in an actual mug!) and a chocolate pastry. I thoroughly enjoyed them while reading some of the latest Budget Travel in this cafe setting.  With “Intimate Italy” on the cover, I liked the feature article which focuses on the relaxing Piedmont region. I’m so happy I recently decided to renew my…