sorry so long
So, I’m in class waiting for our ever running late teacher Maurizio to come and ramble on for who knows how long about mildly interesting topics and this led me to start writing a livejournal update. You all might notice a definite difference in spelling and punctuation (all for you Marie) because this entry is all Word considering this might take me awhile. I thought I might do a “brief” summary of everything I’ve been feeling here in Italy. If this sounds a little long-winded or complaining ya’ll can stop reading, but I really don’t care, this site could use some straight forward reality, especially coming from me who has never written a straight forward anything on this lj.
(Long interruption for bull shit class)
Do not get me wrong, I am so lucky to be here, lucky to be outside my comfort zone and lucky to see how other people live. I hope that one day the full weigh of my opportunity hits me so that I can say how lucky I am without feeling a certain amount of regret. I have seen some amazing things-the Eiffel tower, the Mediterranean Sea, Da Vinci’s The Last Supper-I saw gypsies and rich Parisians, crazy scary Moroccans and guardian angels disguised as Italians. I’ve learned more than most about the limitations of human nature only to be reminded of our occasional goodness. I am in Italy... I do not regret being here but I do regret missing out on the lives of people I care about while living with people who I could really care less about. These girls I live with have taught me patience and also what feeling truly annoyed really means, I’ve seen how some people react to being raised on lots of money, and what I never want to be when I grow up. I know that a lot of you hate Auburn, but honestly, after being here 3 months, I can’t imagine being happier than back home in Auburn. I miss everyone so much (and I’m not just saying that because I have -10 day left here), I am afraid that when I get back there will not be a place left to come back to. While I’m here you guys are going on with your lives, getting jobs, dating, moving away…and I’ll know nothing about it, if you can’t tell I hate being out of the loop. Music, movies, current affairs…I have no idea what is going on over there.
I hate sounding like everything is so horrible; there have been some awesome times too. My birthday was amazing, I was in Venice, which is beautiful and definitely going on the prospective honeymoon list, I had my first legal bottle of wine by the main canal in a awesome café with some friends, got to drive a water taxi for a bit, and fed the bird in St. Marco’s square (it looked like a scene from Mary Poppins). All my family called me, even my crazy grandparents I never talk to, and Shawn called me twice…once when I turned 21 in the States and once 7 hours later when I turned 21 in Italy, he is amazing to me. And when I got back I had all these messages from all of you, which made feel uber-special. Other places were equally amazing…Paris, Ischia (great beach!), Salzburg and I’m going to another beach tomorrow on a field trip. Woohoo!
Let’s see…what else has been good? Hmmm…well, I guess I’m gonna have to delve into my love life now, so ladies get ready for some awwwws and guys I’m sorry. I was never a believer in the “long distance” relationship, but we just hit the 9 month mark and this trip has been the best experience for me and Shawn. Being here makes me realize how lucky I really am to have him in my life and how completely in love I am (I am also completely cheesy!). I’ve never been happier than when I’m with him and so maybe that’s why these 3 months have been so difficult. This is the longest relationship I've ever been in, but honestly, I don’t remember what it was like being single. This summer I have learned that commitment is not a horrible idea and can actually be a liberating thing… so, death to the commitment phobia because this girl has finally settled down!
Finally, if ya’ll are still reading (bless you!) here are some random things I have learned/discovered/etc.:
•Europeans should be introduced to the ceiling fan
•A croissant and nutella is NOT breakfast
•I really need a pedicure…ladies who’s gonna come???
•I’m done traveling for a long while
•Do not ever ride trains, spend the extra money and fly, and if you absolutely have to ride on a train, bring pepper spray and ride Eurostars…they’re faster.
•Americans have the right idea…cars are better than public transportation (damn taxi strikes!)
•Which leads me to my next point, taxi drivers are stupid
•I don’t care how you feel about Wal-Mart, 24-hour stores are awesome
•I miss Moe’s (Kate and Kathleen are ya'll with me?)
•Budapest has the best Mexican food in the world
Alrighty, I’m pretty much done pouring out my soul to lj…so I’m gonna go do some homework. See ya’ll in 10 days!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Long interruption for bull shit class)
Do not get me wrong, I am so lucky to be here, lucky to be outside my comfort zone and lucky to see how other people live. I hope that one day the full weigh of my opportunity hits me so that I can say how lucky I am without feeling a certain amount of regret. I have seen some amazing things-the Eiffel tower, the Mediterranean Sea, Da Vinci’s The Last Supper-I saw gypsies and rich Parisians, crazy scary Moroccans and guardian angels disguised as Italians. I’ve learned more than most about the limitations of human nature only to be reminded of our occasional goodness. I am in Italy... I do not regret being here but I do regret missing out on the lives of people I care about while living with people who I could really care less about. These girls I live with have taught me patience and also what feeling truly annoyed really means, I’ve seen how some people react to being raised on lots of money, and what I never want to be when I grow up. I know that a lot of you hate Auburn, but honestly, after being here 3 months, I can’t imagine being happier than back home in Auburn. I miss everyone so much (and I’m not just saying that because I have -10 day left here), I am afraid that when I get back there will not be a place left to come back to. While I’m here you guys are going on with your lives, getting jobs, dating, moving away…and I’ll know nothing about it, if you can’t tell I hate being out of the loop. Music, movies, current affairs…I have no idea what is going on over there.
I hate sounding like everything is so horrible; there have been some awesome times too. My birthday was amazing, I was in Venice, which is beautiful and definitely going on the prospective honeymoon list, I had my first legal bottle of wine by the main canal in a awesome café with some friends, got to drive a water taxi for a bit, and fed the bird in St. Marco’s square (it looked like a scene from Mary Poppins). All my family called me, even my crazy grandparents I never talk to, and Shawn called me twice…once when I turned 21 in the States and once 7 hours later when I turned 21 in Italy, he is amazing to me. And when I got back I had all these messages from all of you, which made feel uber-special. Other places were equally amazing…Paris, Ischia (great beach!), Salzburg and I’m going to another beach tomorrow on a field trip. Woohoo!
Let’s see…what else has been good? Hmmm…well, I guess I’m gonna have to delve into my love life now, so ladies get ready for some awwwws and guys I’m sorry. I was never a believer in the “long distance” relationship, but we just hit the 9 month mark and this trip has been the best experience for me and Shawn. Being here makes me realize how lucky I really am to have him in my life and how completely in love I am (I am also completely cheesy!). I’ve never been happier than when I’m with him and so maybe that’s why these 3 months have been so difficult. This is the longest relationship I've ever been in, but honestly, I don’t remember what it was like being single. This summer I have learned that commitment is not a horrible idea and can actually be a liberating thing… so, death to the commitment phobia because this girl has finally settled down!
Finally, if ya’ll are still reading (bless you!) here are some random things I have learned/discovered/etc.:
•Europeans should be introduced to the ceiling fan
•A croissant and nutella is NOT breakfast
•I really need a pedicure…ladies who’s gonna come???
•I’m done traveling for a long while
•Do not ever ride trains, spend the extra money and fly, and if you absolutely have to ride on a train, bring pepper spray and ride Eurostars…they’re faster.
•Americans have the right idea…cars are better than public transportation (damn taxi strikes!)
•Which leads me to my next point, taxi drivers are stupid
•I don’t care how you feel about Wal-Mart, 24-hour stores are awesome
•I miss Moe’s (Kate and Kathleen are ya'll with me?)
•Budapest has the best Mexican food in the world
Alrighty, I’m pretty much done pouring out my soul to lj…so I’m gonna go do some homework. See ya’ll in 10 days!!!!!!!!!!!!