At this moment from where I sit, None of it seems real

Ciao tutti! (tutti means everyone, just so you know its not a word for flatulence)
its been another busy week! Things are different recently. Before fall break I still kind of felt like I was on an extended vacation. But these last few weeks, I've really felt like I live here. Im comfortable, I know my way around, I have friends, I know about events going on, I'm a regular at a cafe, I've been to Italian people's homes for dinner, I've been to artists studios, etc. I really love it here.
I cant wait to see you all, but I really dont want to leave here. I only have about 35 days left. That seems very short. I have so much to get done! But I have also done so much.

I've been doing quite a few paintings and prints and drawings, but I did something even more exciting on Wednesday.  We finally did something in Fashion Photography! We had a photoshoot for an Advertisement for a boutique chain here in Firenze. The boutique is called Gerard and one article of clothing is worth more than I am. 900 euros for a dress? Crazy. But the clothes are really beautiful.

Anyways, we got the awesome opportunity to shoot at an old opera house, with a model from an agency in Milano. You know, just the fashion capital of the WORLD. We had live birds and candles and bird cages and everything you could imagine. I felt like I was working on America's Next Top Model. It was so cool.  The theater was beautiful. Everything you could ask for in a theater.

Here is an unedited sneak preview:

Then we went to an artists studio to take some more shots. The artist was seriously the most interesting, quirky person I have ever met.  He had a bird named Pui Pui and he snorted when he laughed.  I loved him.  He didnt speak much english, but he asked me to sit next to him and chat when everyone was cleaning up. I was able to have a full conversation with him in Italian. I was so proud!

Unedited shots from the studio:

I have just had the coolest opportunities here. I've met the most interesting people and seen the most beautiful things. It doesn't seem real.