Great day today all around... took a train to the beach at Viareggio on the west coast of Italy with the roommates and the other agriculture program girls. Then came home and cooked a large dinner for the 10 of us, drank red wine, and debated about food. It's pretty amazing to be able to have a real meaningful debate about food and agriculture with 9 other people. I dont think I could find 10 people in nutritional sciences at UConn who are that educated on the topic. What makes it even better is the different backgrounds each of us come from. For example, one girl grew up on a dairy farm, so she has some interesting views on farming. Everyone here is definitely passionate about food and nutrition, it's awesome to be friends with so many like-minded people.
In other news, Florence is still amazing. Classes begin tomorrow. We've only been here 5 days now, and no signs of hating this place any time soon. I know the typical psychological pattern. First you love it, then you hate it, then you accept it for what it is. It's only been 5 days but I can't possibly imagine myself hating it here. Everything is great, the food is unbelievable, the people are great, the city is fun and unique. Everyone here has a healthier view on life. No one seems overly stressed, people aren't in a rush to get anywhere, they take the time to sit down and eat their food. In fact, I caught myself walking and eating a panino today when I realized I was being overtly American. People just don't do that here. Of course I miss everyone at home, but I don't want to come home any time soon.
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