Friday, January 15, 2010

First Day

The first day here has been pretty rough because of the lack of sleep. I left Chicago yesterday at 4 and haven't really slept yet, but we all need to fight the jet lag and stay awake.

The plane ride in itself was an experience. It's difficult when the flight attendants don't speak english. The first of a few funny things that happened was I ordered an OJ when the drink cart came along. I didn't get OJ but instead some sort of red drink that tasted pretty funky. I'm positive it wasn't orange juice and still have no idea what it could be. Later, my friend Katherine and I ordered wine, I got a full plastic cup worth and Katherine got about a quarter of that, so we had to even it out. It was funny to us, not so sure it's quite as funny in writing.

I can't even explain how much I am going to miss everyone while I'm gone. It's already hard but I know this experience will be worth it. I mean, what's better then spending 4 months Italy?

Presently the winter here is the opposite of winter in Chicago. To start, it's green here! There is no snow in sight and it is WARM. We were walking around Monte Mario today with no coats and short sleeves, it was great. Tomorrow my friends and I plan on venturing into Roma and start exploring. Then it's off to Assisi for orientation. It should be a lot of fun!

I will try to put pictures up soon, but the internet here is acting up.

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