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Ciao!

First day of school went really well yesterday! I had my "Beginning Italian" language course and I already feel like I have learned so much, it definitely helps being able to take what I learn in class and use it around town. I also had my photography class yesterday; it seems like it will be a demanding class but I know I will get a lot out of it. Today I had my language course and my "Living Italy" class which is all about contemporary Italy and I think I am really going to enjoy it. 

After my morning class today my roommate Theresa and I went to the grocery store down the street, its called "Billa". We have been there a couple times but didn't get too much so we decided to go today and stock up on some fruits and vegetables (...and maybe a little wine, too). I learned that when buying fresh produce or vegetables you must weigh it on the scale BEFORE you check out; kind of embarrassing when I got to the register and she began scanning my food then told me in Italian to go weigh it...to which I just gave her a blank stare because I had no idea what she was saying...and then she pointed to the scale; I apologized and then went to weigh my items. Thankfully there was only a couple people behind me and they were all very nice. I also saw an entire pig's head just laying on the meat counter waiting to be cut up...needless to say I immediately went into the next aisle. 

One of my teachers gave us a recommendation for the "best" gelato place in Florence, it's called Grom. My roommates and I went there after we bought our books and it was amazing!! I know I have only been here a week but it is the best gelato I have ever tasted and will definitely be going back. 

Time to start my homework (apparently Italy doesn't believe in "syllabus week"). Buonanotte!