Well as predicted, finals sucked. On a better note, they are over. On a worse note, I am leaving Italy in a day. Talk about roller coaster of emotions! That was pretty much all that went on this week. Friday, I went to the market with Meg for the hundredth time and made a few last minute purchases (can't disclose what they were because some were gifts!). I know it's cliche, but it just hasn't hit me that I am leaving yet. In fear of having a complete breakdown, we have been listing all of the things we aren't going to miss in Italy (small showers, creepy Italian guys, and smells of sewage) because we don't want to think about the endless list of things we actually will miss.
I am not sure I can truly put this experience into words. It was amazing and life changing... but that that doesn't really do it. I am a different person than I was five months ago: a world traveler, a blogger, a wine connoisseur, and partially fluent in Italian (and by partially fluent, I mean I can order gelato pretty damn well). All of those changes are something to be proud of (especially the wine skills), but the true change is how I've grown as a person. I have gained independence, patience, and knowledge. I will miss this place terribly, but cannot wait to see family, friends, and, of course, Darren. I will update again soon when I get back!
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