Sono un italiano, un italiano vero!

Gentilissima Sig.na Castaneda

In data 23 settembre 2008 sono terminati i lavori della Commissione incaricata di valutare le domande pervenute per l’ammissione ai corsi previsti dalle Borse di Studio per la Formazione Professionale “Mario Olla”, anno 2008/2009.

In tale seduta la Commissione ha deciso di accogliere positivamente la sua domanda.

La invito pertanto a trasmettere la sua accettazione al corso, entro e non oltre il 30/09/2008 sottoscrivendo la presente lettera nello spazio previsto.

La informo che il Centro Diffusione Imprenditoriale della Toscana (CEDIT) si metterà quanto prima in diretto contatto con lei, per tutte le comunicazioni inerenti al corso stesso ed a tutti gli ulteriori aspetti organizzativi del suo viaggio e del suo soggiorno. I corsi inizieranno, indicativamente, i primi giorni di dicembre.

Resto pertanto in attesa di ricevere urgentemente la presente lettera, da lei controfirmata e per via fax, e le invio i miei migliori saluti.

Yes, it is official! I am going to Italy! Althought I am using exclamation marks, the excitement I should be feeling hasn't really hit yet. I suppose it just hasn't quite hit me yet.

However, it is super nice to finally know. Now I can actually plan accordingly. And since the dates for the course is December first as opposed to the beginning of November, my plans are going to change. I'm dropping my tutoring course and picking up the full 3 units of Art 106 instead of the 2 unit special problems course. More paperwork. Ugh.

It's nice, though, going later. Means I can finish up the graduate school applications and prepare for the GRE. The extra month is great! I just feel like I have so many things to do. Get a visa, finish applications, finish my classes, figure out all the details of the trip (which I will probably be informed about at the last minute in true Italian fashion), study for the GRE, take the GRE (o.0;;;;; GAH!), and a bunch of other things including socializing and trying to not freak out.

In the fun center (not that all this Italy talk isn't fun), but in other fun news, I am working on a short fim for the Art History Club Halloween Party (which has yet to be totally named). Making posters on Friday (maybe) and then working on a script and stuff so we can plan.

This weekend is going to be packed! Maybe that's why I'm anxious. Tournament this weekend, but I am missing Saturday to go into SF with the Art History Club to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the SFMoMA. Sunday I have games in the morning and hopefully in the afternoon (go team go!) followed by a Chapter meeting in the evening (if I can make it anyways).

I'm going to miss out on my yey relaxing kick the soccer ball day this Sunday. This makes me very sad. I had a lot of fun last Sunday. And what makes me even sadder is the fact that I may not even get to play on the team. The season starts in January and I won't be back in the States until March. I was so stoked to have a uniform (Racing Club style) with the number 10 or 11 too!!!! Kinda made me all excited to be on a team again with my number and stuff. It's possible I am more sad since I looked a some of the news reports from Quinnipiac and saw the new rookie wearing my number (apparently she's crazy nasty, so at least yey for representing #11). Regrets really suck. A lot. Heh.

On a happier note - I'm going to Italy (!!!). I definitely need to be more excited. I suppose I just have a lot of things on my mind as usual. Bah!

CC

"Another Girl, Another Planet"

It has been quite some time since I last blogged, but I feel now is as good a time as any to give an update about my life.

Not much has changed. I'm still busy, still trying to keep social, and still trying to figure out what I'm going to do next. The only difference is that I know have a BA in Art History to help me out with the last bit.

As of right now I have three jobs. I'm still coaching (which I think I'm going to continue to do until I die) and I just got two new jobs. I'm a sandwich maker at the Togo's on campus (oh so much fun [/sarcasm]) and I'm going to be a TA for one of the professors in the art history department (I am actually really excited about this).

I'm back in school, this time working towards a Second BA in Italian. I need 12 units to achieve this and I'm hoping to complete 6 by November and hopefully the other 6 during the four months I will be in Italy (cross your fingers).

Yes I said Italy, ladies and gentlemen. I'm waiting to hear back from the Region as to whether or not I will be attending a four month scholarship program in Tuscany. I really really really hope I get it. It's one month of language study followed by three months of working and learning to restore paintings. Absolutely perfect.

I've been reading Ron's Blog more and more now as he travels through Italy (I am so jealous), and it's making me more and more anxious to hear from the Region as to their decision. My uncle is going to be in Italy when they decide (within the first two weeks of September) and he's going to let me know ASAP.

That's all for now, but don't be surprised if you see another blog or two in the next couple days (I'm trying to get back into the swing of blogging, but we all know how well I stick to that, hah).

Ciao.

CC

Summer is over, but that's okay

It's wild to think that it's been a month since Viareggio and the amazing time I had there. And a few days ago I would have done anything to make the summer last a little longer.

But this past weekend has been absolutely amazing and I think it was a great way to end the summer and start the new school year. It was a hectic weekend, but it definitely made me realize how freaking lucky I am and how many cool people I know.

The craziness started on Friday when I helped move people into their dorms at school in the morning. Playing move-in crew was followed by a late afternoon and evening at the California State Fair checking out the exhibits and chillaxin' with cool people. Then Friday closed off with subbing in for an indoor team in Sacramento until 1030. Needless to say I slept like a baby that night, which was pretty awesome.

Saturday was just as hectic. The Strikers had an awesome tournament in Sacramento. Saturday was a full day event, as was Sunday. The tournament ended with a pretty sweet Championship game that played into sudden death PKs - up to the 9th kicker. We placed second, which was pretty freakin' awesome considering we lost players to injuries and the heat was unreal.

Sunday evening was a pretty awesome time. I think the party at my house went well, that's what everyone's been telling me. But what do I know. All I know is I was amused at getting thrown into the pool a couple times (fully clothed) and jumping in on my own accord a couple times as well. And the excursion to the park was pretty awesome as well - I love playing on swings.

Which I also got to do on Monday after a full day at the Fair, which included exhibits, riding a mechanical bull, chillin' with people, pretty tasty Thai food, and of course one go on the Gravitron - the most amazing ride ever that makes me think how cool a Dance Club would be with centrifugal force pushing you about. Haha. Chilled at a park post fair, which was awesome because, as mentioned before, I love to swing. And I love to jump off swings - mind falling on woodchips sort of sucks.

So all in all the weekend was a pretty awesome way to end my summer vacation - especially since I was able to see some of the rad Viareggio people (if only everyone could have been there it would have been like those awesome times).

School was pretty chill today as well. My class load is going to suck in terms of work and stuff, but it's nice having a routine again. And next week it'll be nice once I get into the routine for tutoring and fraternity stuff - I'm definitely digging the chill spot on campus that we can hang at with our comfy couch and everything. The only thing that would make our booth better would be water misters. Heh. Oh well, I'll just have to enjoy the fresh air, wireless net, and sweet beats instead.

Tempi Buoni

I've just been made aware of a crime that I have been committing over the past several years. Namely my absolute neglect to visit Tahoe on a regular basis. There's no excuse at all. It's a short 2 hour drive from my house - an extremely scenic drive regardless if you take 80 or 50. It's a shame really. I'm surprised that my family doesn't make more day trips up here. It's absolutely gorgeous, it's a short trip, and there's plenty to do in the area. As a camping family, there really is no excuse.

So far I've been having a fabulous time visiting with Cristiana and her family and friends. It really makes me wish I would visit El Salvador more often. Whenever I'm down there every household is packed full of people and there's so much stuff going on. There's so much stuff going on here - and I think it's absolutely fabulous.

I must admit that I'm glad that my family got a chance to hang out last night. It was great to see my brother. And it amazes me that we went out on the town (past 10pm no less). Tapa The World proved to be a great choice to go eat and have drinks. I wouldn't have minded checking out the hooka bar next door, but unfortunately that wasn't really an option.

It was, however, nice to talk to my brother and catch up with him. I wish we talked more, and it's a shame we don't see each other more often. It's only an hour and half drive between us. Hopefully this semester we'll get a chance to hang out more. I wouldn't mind hitting up the clubs and listening to some House music in the bay area. Diego was telling me that the House scene is pretty good.

But I really should be honest with myself. With the course load I'm taking this semester I highly doubt I'll have much a social life. I just registered for two more classes today, bringing me to 21 units. I'm pretty sure I'll be dropping the FACS 150 class - unless my Italian teach pulls through, in which case I'll drop IT 103 and just audit the class for the semester. So with 19 units, keeping up with APhiO stuff (at least to keep my active), and coaching - I really don't think I'll have much time for anything.

Now I just need to get this Labor Day party planned out and everything.