Giardino Di Boboli.

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"

John 14:6

A verse very relevant in my life lately. I've been pondering what it means to know something is true. This statement is truth to me. And I find that so comforting. Jesus is so incredible. I am so thankful for this experience and all that I have been learning. 

The gardens were so beautiful. I want to go back there every single day. And I can if I want to! The Palazzo Pitti is literally 5 minutes from our apartment if that. I also have a museum pass that gets me in for free. Life is good here in Firenze. 

Enjoy your Saturday! 

Roses and Horses in Boboli Gardens.

"'Come, follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.'"

Matthew 4:19

Follow Him. He is the way! I love the strength I find in Jesus. I may not have all the answers, but I know that my God loves me enough to send His son to die for me. And to find the satisfaction not found in this world all I have to do is follow Him! I am so thankful for Him. 

vest-- David Kahn; shirt and pants-- Zara; shoes-- Dr. Marten's 

Today Jackie (who took these pictures, thanks Jackie!) and I ventured to the Boboli Gardens. Before coming to Italy I posted about how I wanted to see this beautiful place. It is even more amazing in person, a common characteristic of most of Italy as I am learning. 

Yesterday I finally bought something from Zara, after weeks of dreaming. I fell in love with this horse-head printed shirt. So me. It makes me feel a little better about being so far away from my horse. And pastels are so huge this season I had to get me some light pink jeans. 

And the Dr. Marten's. I have wanted some for so long. A pain in my right foot pushed me to buy them. I guess walking a minimum of three miles around Florence every day in flat soled riding boots isn't the best idea. These have saved me. 

The weather was perfect, in the 60s. At times I even had to take my vest off! I am so glad this cold spell is over, (*knock on wood*) it was pretty rough. 

Tomorrow I go to Venice! This is not real. I don't believe any of it. I will be taking pictures like a typical tourist so prepare yourselves. I am also making a post of the photos not of me taken at the gardens to post tomorrow so check that out!  

Pisa.

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field."

Matthew 13:44

For as long as I cam remember, this verse has been very convicting to me. I know for a fact that it would be incredibly difficult for me to give up everything I have for the Gospel. I want so badly for this to be true of my life, but it is much easier said than done. I guess all I can do is pray that the Lord give me the will to live like this. That's the beautiful thing about His grace. 

Yesterday I went to Pisa with a small group led by one of the teachers at the university. It was so much more exciting than I thought! The architecture was fascinating. It was so different than Firenze. I also got to experience riding on the train! I had ridden on one before but it was so long ago. I can now say I thoroughly enjoy train-travel. It's so laid back. And the trip to Pisa was only a little over an hour.

 Of course, when we reached the tower, everyone was doing some pose with it.

 We had been thinking of poses all day. 

 My attempt to lean against the leaning tower. 

 mmmm dinner: pizza and some fried mashed potato thing with cheese that was absolutely delicious. 

Love Potion.

 Just some more photos from Valentines. The whole apartment went to a bar that was Masquerade themed! 

 Mikaela and me

 all of us :)

And my new shoes! Aren't they fantastic?? 

Anthropologie shirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt, H&M necklace, Urban Outfitters tights, Zara shoes





 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.
    1 Thessalonians 1:6