Dear Diary
Ciao!
Okay, that was so painfully tourist of me, I apologize but Im going to Florence!
My study abroad term has finally arrived and I couldn’t be more excited.
This is big for me. As someone whose college town is only an hour away from her childhood home, my branching out skills needed to be strengthened. I’ve never travelled alone or gone to a school where i didn’t know anyone. So it’s safe to say I probably needed a little push. I needed to embrace my Donna Sheridan and book the flights. And I am oh so glad I did.
As I type this on the plane too Amsterdam, I still actually can’t believe I’m going to be living in an apartment in the heart of Florence Italy, taking a class i’m genuinely excited about and also writing for the program’s blog.
I have this habit of denying myself the faith in my abilities. I know it seems silly but if you had told me two years ago that I was going to be traveling alone and getting paid to publish my work I would have quickly shut you down. I just didn’t think that was me. I thought those kinds of accomplishments were saved for the mutuals on instagram who I have always seen as much more mature or talented or intelligent.
But here I am! Fighting sleep on a plane getting ready to start a trip that has consumed my mind for the past six months. I’m so incredibly grateful for this opportunity and I think I’m still trying to let everything sink in.
I’ll leave this entry with a promise to cherish every moment, embrace spontaneity and hopefully grow as I take a new and exciting step in both my academic and personal journey.
Until next time!
Arrivederci!
Okay sorry I had to just once more.
Love you all loads.
XOXO
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