Arrivederci Chicago

I leave Chicago today for la bella Roma, and I can't wait to get there, but the anticipation is making me crazy. Here I am sitting on my couch at home trying not to freak out in the four hours I have until I leave for the airport. All I can do is think about how much i'm going to miss Chicago, the people not coming with me, my dogs, cats, and the food. Then I tell myself, I'm going to Rome! There is so much to see, and learn, and so many adventures ahead of me! This will be an experience unlike any other, which I will get to share with new friends, old friends, and best friends. I can't express how much having one of my best friends, Katherine, there with me will make these four months so much fun, and I can't wait to meet her at the airport in four hours!!

The hardest part so far has been packing. I have two suitcases for four months in Italy. While I was packing I looked and every shirt I have and asked myself "Would they wear this in Rome?" ... "Maybe." ... "Ok, it goes in the I don't know pile." And my 'I don't know pile' overtook the 'yes' and 'no' piles. In the end I think I did a pretty good job putting together the best Italian look I could. My current worry is that I won't be able to fit my stuff + the things I buy in Italy, in my suitcases when I come home, but really, what a thing to worry about because the fabulous things I bring home will be worth leaving any of my old clothes behind.

I have everything I need (I think, I hope) and those nightmares of leaving my passport at home will not become a reality, so I'm ready to go.

Look for pictures, there is sure to be many, and skype me if you can at Adrilano!

I'll be sure to write again soon!

Ciao!