February 7

Check this looker out. Can you believe that my weekend started today at 2:45? LdM has no Friday classes--in fact, the buildings aren't even open on Friday. This morning, I had the pleasant surprise of having a wildly interesting lecture in Italian Renaissance Civilization. We looked at Florence from the eyes of the Roman Empire. Nerd alert, but it was fascinating. I had Italian this afternoon with the ever-so-entertaining Professor Daniele. He is a hoot. Do any normal 20 year olds use the phrase "a hoot?" Yikes. I had a Skype interview this afternoon with a company based out of Chapel Hill for a killer summer internship. It was a strange reminder of the distance between my two worlds, but went well. I'd also like to give a public shout out to my dad--and likely my only regular reader (ha!)--because today was the first time in the history of the Internet that he blew off an email from me! He has been slammed at work and I feel bad for the guy! Do as the Italians do, Dad, and wipe the stress with a swig of Chianti. I suppose a Friday morning Bruegger's bagel will do the trick, too.