Assisi

pronounced  uh-see-zee. 

Oh my lanta.  Assisi was probably my favorite place in Italy.  I am most definitely going back there someday.  (in 5 years.  I'm already planning a trip back.)  This city was literally like going back in time.  You'll see...

View From St. Frances Basilica.

St Francis Basilica.  I wish we could take pictures inside.  The Frescoes by Giotto were incredible!

did not get ready this day. Haha. I didn't even care, I was way too happy to be there.

Eating a cannoli.  They were to die for.  The rest of the trip was spent trying to hunt down a cannoli that met the expectations set by the cute bakery in Assisi.  Best 3 Euros I spent out there!

mid-bite and Elisha's crazy eyes. hahah.  This is the day we all became BFF's.  I love those girls with all my heart. 

yum!

my sweet Angel and I

.."how the heck do you get to the castle?!!"

... (after wandering for 20+ minutes)... "hey guys!  do you think that's the way to the castle?!..."

Erica Elisha Angel and I

#nofilter. This is real life.

Cute little Carousel in the piazza.

Yep.  I'm going back to Assisi as soon as I can.

happy news

so

I got into the Italy Study Abroad Program!

I've known since November, but still hadn't really made it known on this here blog.  It's been a really long time coming and is a miracle/dream come true in more ways than one.

I leave in May and I'll get back in June.  I cannot wait.
While in Italia, I'll be studying all sorts of Art History.  My emphasis will be in Baroque art and architecture (one of my favorite art periods) and Art History to the Renaissance.

I'll be visiting these places (to name a few)

 

hiking in Cinque Terre

Roma

Florence

Venice

Any of you been to Italy before?  For those of you following me on Pinterest you've probably already seen my board dedicated to Study Abroad {Eep!} but I would be oh so grateful for any tips or insight you have on the subject.  

1. Things to get me even more excited than I already am 

2. Help me get prepared. (ie long flight, traveling abroad tips, art history books to read, saving money....)

needless to say, 

I am more than excited.

Not going to lie, I cried a little thinking about it today.

PS thank you to those of you who have helped at all in getting me to go.  You know who you are, and I love you all more than you know.

a disney world tutorial

I'm a huge Disney Parks Fan.  I feel like this post is long overdue.  People could argue all day long about if Disneyland Park or Disney World is "better".... the only similarity is that they're Disney parks... but I think they're completely different and I love them both for different reasons.  I could go on about this but that's not the point of this post. 


I'mma tell you about what I think the highlights of Disney World are.   I also apologize for how LONG this post is. 


Disney World is made up of 4 main theme parks, with 2 water parks and Downtown Disney.  I'm just going to focus on the 4 main parks.

The Magic Kingdom.  That's the one that's most like Disneyland Park with similair/a lot of the same rides. 

 

my mama and I waiting in line for Peter Pan's Flight(in Fantasyland)--one of our favorites!

the siblings and I... brother is now a foot taller than me.. this was 3 years ago.  

in front of the castle at Magic Kingdom..Notice how HUGE the castle is!  There's a restaurant inside!

My Favorites at Magic Kingdom:
1.  Space Mountain.  It's the best at Magic Kingdom
2.  Snow White's Scary Adventures
3.  Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor
4.  Mickey's PhilharMagic  A fun 3D show




One of my favorite times at any Disney Park was when we went during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.  If you can--try to go then!




Disney's Animal Kingdom  basically a huge zoo with a few attractions/shows and parades with a Disney flair.  It's super fun, but can be done in half a day! 

My favorites:

Anna being eaten by a T Rex in line at Dinosaur, the scariest ride I have ever encountered. it was on this ride where I discovered my true fear of dinosaurs.

Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom.  This is the best ride ever. Ever. Hands Down.

the iconic Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom.  This thing is HUGE. 

Disney's Hollywood Studios 
My favorites:


Rock n' Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith
The Great Movie Ride
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Beauty and the Beast --Live on stage!

Twilight Zone-Tower of Terror

I love the old Hollywood feel at Disney's Hollywood Studios. 

Epcot


You have got to see the World Showcase at Epcot.  It's so great and really fun to explore!

Just Chillin in Italy, nbd.

Epcot is known for its miraculous flower gardens! 



You probably know Epcot as 'the park with the giant golf ball'.... it's not a golf ball.  It's home to Spaceship Earth

Mih-Zoo-Luh pics

Spaghetti, Ravioli and Beer.  Found: Pocatello



On the Road!  We wouldn't be smiling if we really realized how stinking long that drive was!




The gang at Oliver's Restaurant with our waitress, Rayleen.  She told us to call her Ray Ray. Favorite quotes from her:
"...Hun, I don't know how it's made... It comes to us frozen"
"..I'm an ankle biter.  An ankle biting Bi***.."  (then another waitress behind her yelled "Amen!".. It was awesome)
"I'm off in half hour.  Then I'm off like a pair o' dirty shorts!"



Chelsea, Marquee, Colton & Jordan.  On our way to Oliver's!

Don't worry, we found the Budweiser plant.  Somewhere in Idaho past Idaho Falls.

Look how inviting this place is!  Who wouldn't want to eat here!

These kids were smoking pot.  Awesome.

Chels and I went to the mall while the boys went to the police station (long story.)
Jus Chill'n was a smoothie store.  Ha!

Look at these beanies we found!  Love the Sock Monkey.. Only $19.95!

Here's that box car in Spencer, Idaho!

For a more thorough explanation of Missoula go { here }