Today was an ok day. Had orientation during the day and they attempted to cram way too much info in my little head. Good thing there's a book I can refer to if I don't remember something. I ate gelato for the first time today and it was sooo yummy! Of course I got chocolate. I'm attempting to speak more Italian and it will help more once I start the class on Monday. I did get the Italian text book though today except it's ALL in Italian so this should be interesting. That was the highlight of my day.
The downer is that I'm not really connecting with my roommates. I don't really like the same taste in music, movies, clothes, personality, and one roommate likes to swear more than I deem appropriate. I feel like their mother always the one to make sure things are closed, lights are off, and I always have the directions looking for where we need to be while they stay behind and take pictures and act like complete tourists. I know it's ok to take pictures but I think finding my classes and learning the city is more important than taking pictures. I'll take them when I have free time, not when I need to be someplace and have no idea how to get there. Also, I'm trying very hard not to look/act like a tourist. I want to fit in and not be a target for theft.
There is Kari who has also taken more of a mother role. So we click better. We seem to be more mature and not only concerned about getting drunk. Granted we are the only two who are 21. Being younger than 21 and able to drink in Europe is exciting, but I've never been one to go out and get drunk. I suppose it'll be easier once I start classes and meet new people. Today was just hard. I really miss my friends, family and especially Mitch. I'm almost in tears just thinking about it. Today I feel like I'm ready to go home. Though I want to see more things and experience more of the culture, I really just need my boyfriend and my parents. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Katie, I am so excited for you and this journey that you're able to experience. It can be scary and emotional, but try to remind yourself that you just arrived. Everything is new to you. I know that you'll become more familiar with your surroundings and it will get easier. It's an adjustment being away from Mitch and your parents, but with Skype and email, it's much easier to stay in touch with them. I'll have to tell you about a similar experience I had many years ago, but now's not the time. This is about you. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely certain that things will look up for you once you get into a routine. By the time you come home, you'll look back on the time you spent in Italy and wonder how in the world it went by so FAST! :)
It's okay, Katie. Things are going to be just fine. I just know it! {{hugs}}
Hey Katie
ReplyDeleteIt's Kelly, I've been following your blog everyday, and I just want to say that what you're doing is great and so exciting. I know that things are going to be tough sometimes (missing people, the language barrier, and roomate) but I know you'll get through it all. Keep your head up, things will be better, and have as much fun as you can. Just know that I'm here for you and love you :)