I'm leaving very soon to go to Italy! I know it's ridiculous because it's almost 1am here but hey, sometimes you just do what you gotta do. I don't know if I'll be able to blog this week because I'm not bringing my laptop, but maybe I will find some kind of internet cafe. Don't get your hopes up, though, because I'll probably be totally consumed by Italy!
I'm excited, but nervous as always. I keep thinking of things like the fact that my carry-on is .8cm too long according to Ryanair's specifications. Hopefully this doesn't screw me over. I guess I will survive if I have to pay the checked luggage fee, but I'm afraid that waiting for the luggage is going to cause me to be late for my bus and then late for my train! And I'm also afraid that my plane will get delayed...which will cause me to be late for my bus and then late for my train!
Then again, I'm afraid of everything. And I shouldn't be! I should be excited, and I am, but traveling is definitely stressful. Once I'm there I will have the time of my life, but I still have a half hour before I leave, so I'm restless.
Fun fact: since I'm carrying on I can't bring shampoos or soaps because of the 100ml liquids rule, and I have not been able to find tiny shampoos or anything. So this should be interesting. I know I can buy stuff when I get there, but it's kind of funny.
Anyway, I've got a whole itinerary of activities and tours. I'm making sure that this is the best trip possible. I just wish I was on the plane there...right now! But I've still got like five hours before that happens. Waiting sucks, especially when you know it means a sleepless night. I tried to take a nap earlier but I was too nervous to sleep for long. I hate my ever-racing brain sometimes! Hopefully I'm not too nervous to fall asleep in the hostels...but it's okay, I will just drink some wine...because I'll be in Italy. So everything will be fine!!!
It's actually kind of funny, because it's Columbus Day Weekend in the States right now. That means I would be home from college for the first time since summer. But, I did come here a week later than I would've gone to Stonehill. So when I get back from Italy it will officially be the longest I've ever been away from home. I love it here, but I'm afraid of the homesickness phase that's due to set in in a few weeks time. I am saving my Kraft Macaroni and Cheese for that moment. Not that I'll even have time to be homesick...I'll have classes! Ahh! (No, I did not pass the DSH, but I was not the only one! It was extremely difficult and I'm actually content with the results. I am just not at that level yet. Next time, though, you better watch out, DSH!)
Okay. I know I'm rambling all over the place here but I'm antsy, as I've already said. I should probably go brush my teeth or something. I hope everyone who reads this has a great week as well. I'll talk to you guys....when I'm back!
but seriously...I want to be flying. Right now.
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Hi Christina! Love these blogs! You write so well and you are so entertaining! I chuckle out loud as I read them. Regarding Rome -- you can get tickets for tours like the Colosseum when you get there. I did it and it was fairly easy. What parts of Italy are you getting to? Just protect your money--gypsies are pretty notorious in the public transportation areas. And be careful crossing streets in Rome -- those Vespas drivers are crazy. The Vatican Museum is amazing. Tickets can be purchased there. The piazza Campo di Fiori--is a really sweet neighborhood in Roma. The language is not hard-and most of the people can speak English. Hope you can get to Assisi, Siena, and Florence too! Have fun! Breathe! And keep your money and passport close to you! What a great experience you are having. You are growing up right before our eyes--overcoming fears on a daily basis. Proud of you on so many levels!
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