I thought I posted something last week but I just realized my failure. The program is finally finished. By the third week of the program, from the students to the faculty all felt home sick. My italian language still stays present tense only. Hopefully, by staying in town for a couple of more days, I'll be able to practice and move on to past tense.
The program has been a true task. We learned how to deal with the disorganization everywhere in Siena. When I think about how long they have maintained the Palio culture, it is not hard to imagine their laid back philosophy could go on for centuries as well.
To the laid back thing, I thought "Italian time" was well established. However, our landlady came to examine the room right at noon without any delay. I suppose, there are very few exceptions. Or, when it's about kicking people out, there is no delay. :p
I met some great talents and made some new cool friends. Ursula had been not only the policewoman keeping our environment clean, but also rocked the world like Marilyn in her Orlando performances. Caroline is kind, generous, intelligent and a beautiful human being, as her beautiful voice! Caroline provided all sorts of snacks that I'd never seen. The coolest part about Caroline was the fact that she speaks 4 languages fluently. So, don't ever say you are fluent in something unless you are really fluent, or, if it's Mandarin. Allison has the most resonated laughter, and she definitely knows how to have a great time. (I learned while hanging out with the gang on the last night at del campo). Joanna looked very serious for most of time. Her presence as zia principessa was invincible! Because of living together, we got to discover her other talent. I completely lost it when she turned into Ms. Piggy having a conversation with Alvin, the chipmunk(by Ursula). Let's not mention how flexible her facial muscles are, and what they can make possible! Joanna is a great sister. She taught us the philosophy of Hedonism. She, Urs and I successfully polluted Emily with our practice at Enoristorante. It was a day to remember in Siena, air conditioning, cab, and more air conditioning in a wifi provided restaurant with lots of alcohol, veggie, bread, and more fiorentine. I miss them greatly while bogging. Finding a good roommate is hard enough. It was incredible for me to spend three weeks with these amazing talented women.
It was emotional when Tom, Stefano, Maria and I said goodbye at Hotel Palazzo(Joanna booked a kick ass room there). I'm forever grateful for having to know their wonderful being and support in art and in person. Stefano's Risotto will be forever missed! I'm still the same rice whore.
Every single student/colleague in this program moved me in his/her own way. Some of them came with great talents and training, and some of them were only beginners. I was touched and very impressed by how much work and how much improvement we'd got every day until the performances. Nothing is impossible after this experience.
Marishka is a beast! She is sexy, intellectual, fun, and full of energy. I still can't believe she ran every day in this hilly town during the program. Her love to teach was highly appreciated by every student. I was absolutely stunned while watching the last Broadway classic concert. Marishka's artistic hard work with the singers inspired and shined beautifully. There were two numbers I couldn't get out of my mind, Jessica's good and evil & He had it comin'.
Alright, I better get out for a little bit before I come back for my siesta nap!
