Too True

Italiano Classico

Attenzione

Le foto

Finally went to get my film developed.
one check on my seemingly never-ending to-do list. Can't wait to see how they turn out.

Abbiamo I Giorni Contati

Making the most of it all. It's so cold out though, can't wait for the sunshine to enhance each and every day. Just picturing lying out in the warmth in the park makes me excited. These icy breezes, remnants of winter, are not welcome. Thinking about university and the future...so much on my mind but rather than fearing it, I'm becoming excited. It's exciting to see what the world has to offer me, and how I can really apply myself and find where I best fit in order to pursue my needs and passions for the rest of my life. Indulging in food and delightful pleasures that this wonderful country has to offer. Soaking it all in before it's taken all away. This year is truly proving to be the beginning of the rest of my life.

Tre

Tre settimane in piu fino al viaggio a Firenze
Tre settimane poi fino alla vacanza della primavera
Tre settimane quindi fino ad America

Che casino della vita.

Ithaka

When you set out for Ithaka
ask that your way be long,
full of adventure, full of instruction.
The Laistrygonians and the Cyclops,
angry Poseidon - do not fear them:
such as these you will never find
as long as your thought is lofty, as long as a rare
emotion touch your spirit and your body.
The Laistrygonians and the Cyclops,
angry Poseidon - you will not meet them
unless you carry them in your soul,
unless your soul raise them up before you.

Ask that your way be long.
At many a Summer dawn to enter
with what gratitude, what joy -
ports seen for the first time;
to stop at Phoenician trading centres,
and to buy good merchandise,
mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
and sensuous perfumes of every kind,
sensuous perfumes as lavishly as you can;
to visit many Egyptian cities,
to gather stores of knowledge from the learned.

Have Ithaka always in your mind.
Your arrival there is what you are destined for.
But don't in the least hurry the journey.
Better it last for years,
so that when you reach the island you are old,
rich with all you have gained on the way,
not expecting Ithaka to give you wealth.
Ithaka gave you a splendid journey.
Without her you would not have set out.
She hasn't anything else to give you.

And if you find her poor, Ithaka hasn't deceived you.
So wise you have become, of such experience,
that already you'll have understood what these Ithakas mean.

Un Mondo Nuovo

In Quattro e Quattr'otto

Just as I was doing my Italian homework, this "modo di dire" came up. It means going by quickly. The concept of time is consuming too much of my time. Ironic but true. We have just returned from Sicilia, which was beautiful. I acquired a postcard which I'm obsessed with. I wish I could post it but I'm lacking a scanner. Here is a picture which somewhat resembles it that I took. It's almost March and things are just flying by. I'm having the time of my life but still struggling to let go of my previsions and expectations.