So today I had to leave Tuscaloosa for a while (though I miiiight get to tailgate some Saturday, but that does not count). I am very sad to know that it will be about 6 weeks until I see all of my loves in Tuscaloosa. It was a good day though! My thesis is FINALLY turned in for the LAST TIME...I hope; got to spend the entire day with some of the people I love the most...and also, I got my tassel for graduation (already have everything else).
The hard part was giving hugs at the end of the day. Everyone at the Children's Program and the babies there have been so encouraging to me and it was hard to say bye (though it isn't forever or anything, it was still hard). Also, I was so bummed that I didn't get to see Kelly, Courtney, or Kellen this afternoon.
The hardest part was the end of the day. The last "see you later(s)" were the worst!!! Of course, being me, I cried. Is anyone surprised...I'm guessing the answer is, "NO!!!"
However, I did get to talk to my bestest friend in the whole wide world on my way home. I was so excited to hear Erin's voice and we have a skype date for tomorrow!
Anyway, so...preparation for Italy...well, I did make copies of my passport, credit cards, etc. I broke in my new brown boots!!! Tomorrow I am going to get a haircut (so...probably take off about 2 inches)!! Umm...tomorrow I also have to go to the bank and order traveler's checks in euros...so weird.
It's so weird...everyone keeps saying how GREAT Italy is going to be...and I know that it will be, but I am a little nervous. I will HAVE to speak the language. It wont be like my Italian classes where I could just ace the quiz/test/homework/essays and move on. I was so shy in "conversation class", but NOW...I have to do it!! Also, I should say that I probably will NOT be falling in love while in Italy! I know that some think I will, but dont get your hopes up!
Best advice so far comes from Dr. Hernandez-Reif, who knows me TOO well I think (paraphrasing): be realistic; nothing and no person is perfect. Italy will be amazing, but it will not be perfect.
This is important advice for me because I have high standards for things and I do often strive for perfection (okay, okay...I ALWAYS strive for perfection). However, she is right, and I want to fully enjoy the experience.
Also, another piece of advice/instructions I was given by Dr. Hernandez-Reif was not to stress about the class/any test or quizzes that are give. Again, knows me all too well! Though I definitely took it to heart and will do my best to remember both of these things!
Okay, bed time...a lot of Italy things to do tomorrow!!
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