So I know I rarely update my blog, but I felt it was 100% appropriate to
conclude my journey with a list of the things that I will most profusely. I
just landed at O’Hare, and it is unfortunately sinking in the worst how sad I
am to have left an area where I had no inhibitions, complete liberation and the
best days and nights with amazing people. There are so many awesome things that
I wanted to blog about, for example, my trip to London, Tuscany, Florence, etc,
and although those were all such INCREDIBLE experiences, I came to realize it was the little things
that made this trip so special and authentic. (plus, I didn’t ever have the
time to update about all of the things going on). Here’s a list of the things I will miss the
most about Rome:
1.
Cheap Wine/Simply Market- ok, you just cant find
a 1.5 liter bottle of decent pinot grigio for 2.99 in the states. I think we
legitimately drank more wine than water. And by that, I mean we literally
poured out our Evian water bottles and filled them with wine.
2.
THE FOOD- Okay, im not going to lie, ive solely
consumed pizza and pasta alone for the past two months, but theres nothing that
compares to walking a block away from school in between classes, grabbing a
square of pizza with buffalo mozzerela, fresh greens and tomato made with the
best ingredients. Even just typing this puts a smile to my face. Like I said,
the little things…those are what count.
3.
Roaming- no pun intended. In the states, things
move so fast-pased. I walk like im on a mission to go somewhere everyday here,
most people do. In Italy, the people stroll casually. I was allowed to wander
and get lost, and enjoy myself exploring a city without feeling scared. Another
thing so comforting about Italy- the lack of crime. I never felt unsafe or in
danger….not like I do in Chicago, but there is a certain element of safety that
reassures you the gentle nature of the city and people are always protecting
you.
4.
MY ROOMATES!- There isn’t much more to say other
than that. I couldn’t have asked for better girls to get to share an apartment
with. This sounds so SO corny, but we shared so many laughs that I seriously
think I developed a six pack from laughing so hard every day. One thing I wont
miss is MY bedroom and our ikea furniture, my dinky little twin bed and our
room that looked more like an orphanage than an actual room…but I will miss
cassie, abby and amys room, where I would naturally spend the majority of my
time wandering around anyway.
5.
Every single person on the trip –each person
contributed something different (…..ask me more details in person) that made
the trip hilarious, fun and always entertaining. By the end of our trip, it
became pretty evident that we all have a
bond from this experience that will keep us friends beyond the trip itself.
6.
The Italian language- So it really frustrated me
at first, but I grew to love it. The rhythm and flow of the words, when spoken
organically, is so beautiful. I will also miss the beautiful Italian culture
and people that came with the language as well.
In case any of you want to watch, here is our final project.
It kicks Italian ass.
Until my next adventure,
Ciao, Arrevederci, Buongiorno (wait no),
Bae Bae with Love.
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