Florence Fiction Friday (10)
Alissa and I went for a run the next morning. The constant carbs were detrimental to the jeans we packed, and we decided to finally do something about it. Alissa was a good companion: friendly enough and not too nosy. When we stopped my the Duomo for tea at the American coffee shop, I was […]
Places to see in Florence
In honor of Florence Fiction Friday coming up, I thought it’d be appropriate to list some of the best places to visit if you find yourself abroad. Piazza Della Rebbuplica Esp. at night people, seriously. This place always has performers, musicians, singers, magicians, painters… you name it, someone does it. And the carousal plopped in […]
Florence Fiction Friday (9)
From making new friends in classes to Fred, I finally felt like myself. Greg even commented one week that I had a certain glow about me. “I just showered,” I answered. “Nah, that’s not it.” Matt came in from a run. His athletic body didn’t interest me at all anymore. “What’s up,” he said rather […]
Florence Fiction Friday (8)
After noticing the man in the Loggia, I decided that toughening up was my only option. If I was going to make it here, I couldn’t look like the type of person one took advantage of. I could remain myself while making some improvements. People littered the streets. Whereas I once would’ve grinned and stepped […]
Florence Fiction (7)
“Do you like your donut?” The baker’s eyes pierced me, and I didn’t know if he meant anything sinister by his question. Then he smiled, but not the normal smile: this one only used half of his face and didn’t come close to reaching his eyes. Since I said nothing, he raised his hands over […]
Florence Fiction Friday (6)
“We witnessed a murder,” Alissa whispered. We’d returned from Prague a few hours ago, and my iPhone said it was past 3 AM. “We think we did,” I reminded her. “Do you think the guys are asleep?” “Matt is,” I said. Silence. Sheets rustling. Her restlessness made me restless. She clearly needed comfort, but how […]
Four Final Questions for Florence
1. How are your people so thin? You don’t have gyms, locals don’t go on runs, and your citizens drink at every meal… plus breakfast is dessert and everyone eats late. 2. Do you have accountants? I don’t understand how businesses are run here at all, they look like Mom and Pop shops with seemingly […]
Florence Fiction Friday (4)
(I’ll be in Croatia without wifi this weekend, so I’m posting early. Have a blessed weekend!) Sitting in a circle with the lights off and doors bolted, Greg, Matt, Alissa, and I stared at one another. No one said a word. Matt didn’t seem as scary with his legs crossed like a pretzel, but there […]
Florence Fiction Friday (1-3)
1 Hello everyone, I’ve been needing a new project to work on while waiting to hear back from agents, so I decided to start a story on my blog and see where it leads. I’ll release a new part every Friday or every other Friday. Disclaimer: the main character, Lauren, is not me but on […]