Well well, well. What do I say. I say that I am preparing for finals......check! I say that I am preparing to finish all my studying and presentations and say goodbye to all my professors......check! I say that I am preparing all my belongings for packing and empty-ing my cupboards for my last meals here.....check!
In 48 hours this entire experience will be over, or at the least the part where I live in Italy, will be over. I will be on a jet plane heading over the ocean to return to my family and friends and share all of it with them and teach them everything I have learned.
I have done a few final walks through the city and tried to take in as much of the culture and my surroundings as possible. I sat in the piazza and ate gelato, people watched and relished in just the idea of doing nothing. Sitting, watching and being present within this large experience, hell this large world that surrounds me!
This experience has forever changed who I am as a person. I am so grateful for this experience and all that it has taught me. I have gained more than just the ability to dive into a culture, speak the language, love the food, experience all Italy has to offer, but also I have made the promise to come back to this place. Bring family and friends here and show them where they need to go, what they need to see, what will change their lives forever.
This great adventure has definitely brought to me many things...most importantly my writing has returned. Sitting down each day and keeping track of my thoughts has forced my writing to come out of hiding.
I cannot wait to cook, show all my photographs, wear all my cute Italian clothes, find some Italians in the states to practice my Italian with, and more so go back to my time zone!
Tomorrow is my last official day in this city and the forecast is for sunshine! I am hoping to get out and get a few last minute shots and enjoy the city. I hope to post soon, if not once I am on the other side and in the states!
Ciao ragazzi!
