Leaving Italy

I know it’s mid-March and I haven’t posted about things that happened from mid-November onward. The truth is, I was working on my thesis like a fiend during that time. I really didn’t do much at all! After that, I had about two weeks before my graduation and move back to America. I took a trip to Berlin, Venice and Bari (Italy) with one of my friends. Right before I left I went to Montepulciano with the Italian boy. Then it was back to America for Xmas and New Years.

Then, it was time to job hunt. Luckily I found something and am slowly replenishing my savings after spending a year without working full-time.

This pic is from a lake in the Como area of Italy… I actually have no idea where we were. I went out with my classmates after we graduated for a little tour of Lombardy and a “last group outing”. It was a fun time, and this pic makes me miss Italy. Boo hoo…

I promise I will write about my few other trips because I do have a good story for one of them. I’m also going to Indonesia in April and would like to blog about that trip. I’m really trying to get back in the swing of things. It’s taking a long time :/

On a side note, I started a work-related blog about random UI designs I find during my daily web surfing. Check it out!

Barf.

Not all Italian food is good. Some of it can be quite revolting.

Take cream cheese for example. Cream cheese is only used in a few dishes in America, and it’s almost primarily used for breakfast, on bagels. That’s it.

In Italy, the Italians I know put cream cheese on EVERYTHING!

When I go to the sandwich shop with people at school, the Italians ask for “philadelphia” on their paninis, without fail. Why on earth would someone choose a Kraft cheese product when there is fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, parmaggiano…. the list goes on.

The other gross thing about Italian cream cheese is that it comes in many strange flavors. Like these two shown here- tuna and ham. There is also olive and the brand-new chocolate flavored one. Healthy!

Anyway, I know I am super behind on my blog, but my thesis is due in two days, so this weak photo post will have to do for now. I’ll post something more significant next week… promise!

Running to the nearest pizzeria

This is the holiday that really makes me miss America, but at least I have a giant mustache to keep me happy. Happy Halloween from Italy!