This personal blog follows me, one curious American girl with a semi-confusing name {Georgette} living in Florence, Italy. My passions include travel, wine, food, humor, culture, nerdy tech-related stuff, languages and of course what got me into the believing anything is possible — books. I was born and raised in Texas, lived in Los Angeles and somehow ended up in the wonderful continent of Europe. Daily life for this girl is filled with great food, one too many bus tickets and more work than you could dream. Of course we musn’t forget that bit of insanity uncovered on a daily basis.
Firenze has been home since 2007 and I have no plans on leaving in the forseeable future. I absolutely love this country, despite the crazy bus drivers and difficult work situations. Life is about enjoying simple pleasures and enjoying great company with those closest to you, and the willingness to embrace a never-ending curiosity and examine at any situation with a fresh sense of humor.
A lot of people have asked me why my blog’s name is so generic aka ‘Girl in Florence’. I chose the title because to be completely honest, Italy is full of people like me – working several jobs, trying to build careers and dealing with copious amounts of tear-inducing red-tape. This is no fantasy world in the eyes of an expat but rather I’m just another girl living in Florence.
I blog mostly about travel, life in general, food, hidden finds in Florence from the point of view of a normal person living and working in the city {usually budget-friendly} not to mention what events are currently around town in Florence. Even recipes adapted to the ingredients in Italy crop up from time to time.
You can learn more about me in this interview I did for Expatsblog here or just ask 
or find me on google + or Facebook.
*This is 100% a personal blog, all thoughts are my own and yes occasionally you will see a grammer or spelling error because I am human 
To get you started here are a few of my own favorite blog posts
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy reading you blog. You write so well and make me miss Italy so much! I hope you don’t mind but I have nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award!
http://bundleofbooks.org/2012/06/14/more-favourite-blogs-and-awards/
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoy your blog as well since my first passion in life has always been books!
It’s easy to enjoy the simple pleasures in Italy.
e vero.. I very much believe in the concept of living life slowly (when I;m not working..
Hi!
I have nominated your blog for the Adventurous Blogger Award! I would be very grateful if you accept. Thank you
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http://manishamishra.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/adventurous-blogger-award/
What a great blog you have here!
thank you for visiting
Not a problem! I meant to follow when I visited here earlier but I mustn’t have clicked the button! Anyhow, all good now, it’s clicked – I’ll definitely be swinging by again!
thank you!
GIRL! im so happy i came accross your blog. you look awesome and have lovely info! thanks for the follow back on twitter. we should kick it sometime!
-danella (and scott, even though he didnt write this lol)
aww thank you for the kind words
, compliments will get you everywhere haha 
Hi Georgette, I just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Congratulations!
Thank you! That meets a lot to me, grazie. Gracias, merci, danke!
I know a lot of these come around, but I wanted to nominate you for The Sunshine Award! The Sunshine Award is given to bloggers who positively and creatively inspire other bloggers. Find out more about it by reading my post: http://briefhiatus.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/sunshine-award/
You deserve this. I would certainly consider you inspiring! So happy I found your blog.
My husband and I are planning a trip to Florence in June, and I’ve looked at several blogs…LOVE yours. Living in San Antonio certainly helped with the connection.
Thank you Sherry for the kind words!
Is your husband a tour guide???
Thanks for this great blog. My daughter was just accepted to a year abroad program in Florence and I was looking for a few of my favorite old haunts to recommend when I found your blog. I forwarded the link to her. I know it will be a great resource. Is Zaza’s restaurant still a good eat? What about Angie’s pub on via dei Neri? It used to be (in the 80′s) a family run fun spot. Does it still exist? I also used to get great chocolate chip cookies when I needed a fix from a bakery called Carley’s, run by two Americans . Is that still around? Thanks for your help.
Ciao Cathy! That is so exciting for you daughter – congrats to her, and this means you can come visit. I actually like Zaza’s to eat, its still good just a little pricier. Angie’s is also there to stay and still a haunt for many locals/students, I am huge huge fan of via dei neri and all it has to offer actually. Carley’s I have not heard of but we have Mama’s Bakery that is awesome on via della chiesa or Sugar and Spice bakery in Florence.
I just found you and can hardly wait to read some of your back entries. I lived and studied in Firenze for a year in 1990, lived with a family and still consider them my Italian Mamma and Sorellina. My sister has been posting about the election a lot, so I decided to investigate and came across your blog. I am loving how your experiences remind me of my own (even from so long ago). My heart and soul will always be of Florence and I appreciate feeling connected more to my city through your words and experiences.
Tracy thank you for the kind words
. I always love hearing about other peoples experiences in Florence. That’s amazing that you have kept that connection with your Italian ‘family’. I am sure they are just as happy as you are. Thanks for stopping by and I’m glad you enjoy my blog!
Georgette, your blog is amazing! You are totally killing it.
My heart is so warmed knowing that you are making it in Florence. You were so important to helping me get through my time there.
I’m doubly, no triply, impressed because I could never imagine working on my blog in Florence (well, on Via Isonzo).
And congratulations to you and Tomasso on seven years together! I’m very happy for you both.
baci,
Melissa
Melissa! It’s actually you! You have no idea how many times I think about what you are doing in this world. Thank you so much for checking me out here and commenting, I need an update in your life! Now that via isonzo miraculously has discovered broadband internet, life is on a whole other level lol. I’ll have to check yours out too! xoxoxo un grande bacione!
This sounds so familiar in a way. I’m from Mexico, but somehow after college ended up in Seattle, WA. I’ve been here about 9 months now and everything has been so crazy and busy that like you say, it’s not all rose colored at all. Making a career in another country is HARD WORK. And in the end, I am too but another girl in Seattle.
I hear you! What’s it like starting a new life in America? I am always curious about how it is for those coming to live in the USA.
Ever heard of the sweetness of doing nothing?
. Italians mastered it! 
I’m partly Italian and proud of it
Ah yes! ‘Il Dolce far niente’ – I LOVE this about Italy, my kind of country indeed!