First day of school

Today is my first day of school in over five years. I signed up to take an Italian class at Cooper Union. I studied abroad in Italy and I really never put any effort into learning the language then. I vowed that when I return to my favorite country I will be able to speak in the native tongue.

I have my pencils sharpened,

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not quite my dream book bag below, but a beautiful Elliott Lucca back pack (I'll share photos of this awesome bag when it is available this fall), and am ready to hit the books.

Then when I'm done I can begin dreaming and planning this.

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