So how does one begin to write a blog? "Welcome" (in Italian) seems like the best way to me. If you are actually taking time out of your life to read my ramblings, I, 1. sincerely appreciate it, and 2. want to welcome you to this little page. However, don't be fooled by my greeting. This is actually the only word I know in Italian (besides perhaps 'gelato' or 'mozzarella', which shows you where my interests lie.) Second confession: I only know this word because I just googled it. Despite my lack of knowledge about Italian language and culture, this semester I am moving to Rome, Italy on a quest to experience a little bit of "la dolce vita," the sweet life. My plane doesn't take off for another 24 days, but I still have a lot of preparing to do for my trip, most of which involves watching Roman Holiday, Eat, Pray, Love, Under the Tuscan Sun, and The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Unfortunately, I also have to figure out how to pack six months worth of clothes and shoes into two suitcases, and yes, learn some more Italian. Alas, the details of the struggle involved in both of these things will appear soon in writing. Until then, you should read this article. Then you should buy a plane ticket and find yourself a little bit of the sweet life.
"Why You Should Travel Young"
