Author Archives: Erica

The Five Stages of Dating an Italian Man

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Erica

When I was breaking the news to my friends and family that I was moving to Italy I got a wide variety of responses but the one I enjoyed the most was giggling with my girlfriends about all the gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Sono Distrutto

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Erica

I learned a new Italian saying today: Sono distrutto ~ I am destroyed.   It is a very dramatic way of saying that you are, well, destroyed.  That’s how I feel right now.  Distrutto.  Not for any particular reason, just … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Erica

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Istanbul!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Erica

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Photos From My Mid-Day Runs

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Erica

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Wildflowers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Erica

My joints have hurt all day.  I have no idea what is going on but I feel like a rickety old man and it is seriously bumming me out. I thought a long passeggiata (Italian for stroll) would help loosen … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Learn to Make Gluten Free Gnocchi

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Erica

My life just got a helluva lot better; I learned how to make gluten free gnocchi! Incidentally, this was number 20 on my 35 Before 35 List so I am doubly happy! For those of you not in the know … Continue reading →

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Sleep! Now!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Erica

It’s 4:30am.  I am awake and very annoyed. I am not exactly sure why I can’t sleep. Well, now that I think about it, it might have something to do with the rivers of caffeine I drank before bed. Anywho, did … Continue reading →

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DIY Diffuser

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Erica

This month is kind of a lean one for me and I am cutting back on frivolous spending.  And as much as I love scented candles, they are firmly frivolous, at least for August. No worries though, because I have … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Thing: Wine Bottle Plant Watering

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Erica

I managed to kill every single one of my plants this summer.  Except the aloe plant, he is kind of a tough guy.  I am slowly rebuilding my indoor plant garden with mint, basil, marjoram, sage, and oregano and I … Continue reading →

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