The world around us makes me feel so small

So good to finally have internet at my apartment! I just learned my well-traveled suitcase is sitting pretty outside of my house in Beaumont which is a relief because my gum/life possessions are officially safe.

Went to Just Cavalli last night, Roberto Cavalli’s nightclub in Milan. It pretty up-scale and the average age is mid 30′s…not exactly your college environment. I prefer Old Fashion by far, and I think OF is my favorite club in Milano. I still need to try out Limelight.

I really wanted to go on one of the 108439 ski trips next weekend but alas, will instead by studying for finals in Milan. I have so so much reading to do it’s a little scary but I’m hoping the professors will have mercy on us poor exchange students. Probably do a day trip anyway, perhaps Verona??

Off to sushi aperitivo (haven’t had one in a while!) and then perhaps some reading tonight. Maybe. Probably not.

A swedish halloween

First off with a song. Heard this first at Oktoberfest and just found out the name of the song/artist from Ale. This song is pretty unique in that it is the only song that originated in Italy to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Volare means “to fly” in Italian and Modugno (composer and writer) is describing the feeling he has when with his lover…a sensation that he is flying.

Had a crazy weekend with Martin and his 2 friends. They showed me how the Swedes drink and I showed them around Milan. I must visit Stockholm! If only I had more time…

Also made some new friends in Pavia. I’m looking at photos from Halloween back in Austin and needless to say, I’m looking forward to next year’s. Costumes in Milan don’t really exist so I didn’t get to dress up…bummer! The closest thing to Halloween in Italy is Carnevale. The largest festival is in Venice and everyone dons extravagant masks and costumes. Makes me wish I was here in the spring too.

Well need to rest up today because we’re flying out to Egypt tomorrow.