Monthly Archives: August 2010

Weekend recap!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ashton

My weekend was so good, I’m still gushing about it to people.  I think I’m starting to get on their nerves…but, if you haven’t had the misfortune of talking to me personally yet – allow me to tell you about … Continue reading →

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Ferra-who?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Ashton

I mentioned Ferragosto the other day, and thought it worth while to expand on that a bit!  As most folks know, many Italians take a good portion of the month of August as a holiday – what I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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“Your life sounds kinda coohl. I think I’d like to do that too…”

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Ashton

Okay, well, that’s what I like to imagine you’re thinking.  I’m willing to concede that probably isn’t totally accurate.  But, the reality is, I’ve gotten more than a few messages from folks wondering less about the ‘why’ I did this, … Continue reading →

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No news is good news?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Ashton

Actually, less so in this case.  No news is, very simply, no news.  The job front looks about the same, though I had a phone interview with a school about an hour outside of Cagliari – we’ll see how that … Continue reading →

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Look what I found!

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Ashton

So, remember when I promised you guys more pictures from the Fieri di Alghero?  Surprise, surprise, I totally spaced on that.  Good news is, I just found some! AND it turns out, at some point, I made you guys a … Continue reading →

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A return to Alghero…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Ashton

Upon my return to Alghero, I got a text from Brian welcoming me home and hoping my travels had gone well.  Truth is, Cagliari is still so new for me that Alghero did feel a bit more ‘home-like’ than it … Continue reading →

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Getting between Alghero and Cagliari

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ashton

I’m going to split this into a few parts, but firstly because one of my goals was to make this a resource, I’m going to cover the ‘how to get between Alghero and Cagliari on the cheap’ part of things. … Continue reading →

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Hooooooray!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Ashton

Very quick post, because I have zilch for internet this weekend, but I have good news!  I got my Permesso all sorted out and taken care of this morning!  That doesn’t mean anything to many of you, but it essentially … Continue reading →

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Teaser!

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Ashton

Okay, I’m going to try my hardest to make real posts out of this sometime soon – but I wanted to share… *I heard back from the Questora – which means my Permesso di Soggiorno should be ready!  Hooooooray!  [all … Continue reading →

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Moving, again…

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Ashton

Except, this time, just about a 10 minute walk away.  Whew. So the last few weeks, minus the UK trip, I’ve been crashing in an apartment with Catherine while her actual roommate is out of the country.  As all good … Continue reading →

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