Tomorrow. At twelve. I leave for Italy...for four months. !
One of my favorite things about traveling is packing. Laying out my outfits sends visions of my European adventures to come. I imagine myself walking down the cobblestone streets in my gladiators and sundress, enjoying a scoop of gelato on my way to meet up with friends at a piazza. Hopefully I'll put up a picture of me ACTUALLY doing so.
I arrive in Rome with the group on Monday, then head to Florence for orientation on Thursday. I'll be living in an apartment ten minutes away from my school, Florence University of the Arts, and about a block away from the Ponte Vecchio (as well as Ferragamo, Prada, and others...). Is this real life?
My plans: travel as much as possible on a budget, find a Christian friend/church/campus ministry, and soak up as much culture as possible.
Would you commit to pray regularly for me while I'm gone?
-That my faith in Christ would be grow and be strengthened while abroad, and that I would be determined to find a community of believers there.
-For deep, dear friendships with people in my program.
-For safety in travels and day-to-day.
-That I would not neglect my relationships back home.
-To find joy/fun in Florence every day and to daily thank God for this blessing!
Facebook or Skype me, because I will not be able to text/call while I'm there. I hope to update my blog enough for you to feel like you're traveling with me. It may just be a picture or two or a quote, but feel free to comment.
Firenze, Italia
The Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge) in Florence across the Arno River. This bridge is about two blocks away from my apartment.
YAY FOR BLOGS! Have a fantastic semester, sweet Cat, and update often. There are going to be so many small, funny things that happen that you think you will remember later, but WRITE THEM DOWN NOW! Trust me. I love you!
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