Day 88: The days are flying by!

Ciao!

Sorry for the lack of blogging. Nothing too exciting has happened since my last post. The last few weeks I have been working on my research papers and studying for tests. I wrote three of my final papers on: Italian Cinema: the representation of women in the diva genre; Ancient Rome: the Roman baths; and Classic Mythology: tragedy.

I also went on a field trip with my Mythology class last weekend to Tarquinia, Italy. We visited the ancient Etruscan tombs and a museum. It was a beautiful day to spend on the country side. Although we were in and out of tombs all day, the town was very pretty and peaceful.

I've been here for 88 days already, but it only seems like 10. I've been having the time of my life here, but I am looking forward to home. I know I will definitely go through culture shock when I get home. There are some things that I can't even remember what they're like!

I've been thinking of some things that I'm really looking forward to. They may seem silly to you, but when you're gone so long you start to miss the little things in life.

I miss...
-My family and friends
-driving a car
-a queen size bed
-not having to separate the garbage
-the English language
-wearing colors and summery clothes
-getting my hair cut
-sushi
-Qudoba
-skittles
-my cat
-having my jeans fit, wishing they wouldn't stretch every time I wash them
-being thinner
-going to formal and other Pi Phi events
-sun tanning outside

I'm going to miss Italy so much, but I look forward to the summer! I haven't enjoyed a Wisconsin summer in such a long time!

Only 14 days until AMERICA!