12/15

As the days are dwindling down, my excitement to go home is at an all time high.  I'm finishing my classes and packing my bags and my emotions are in every direction.  I can't wait to see my friends and my family but I know that life will never really be THIS good again.  The last four months have been a absolute fairytale and it's not one i'm ready to wake up from.

"A portrait of me, once a week, every week in Europe" 

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is by far the most beautiful place I have been too. The buildings are spectacular, the canals are magical, and the people are the nicest and most welcoming people you will ever meet.

M.

10&11/15

I know I say it nearly every other post, but I really am the happiest I have been in a very long time. I've learned so much about myself and about the world in such a short amount of time. A world that is bigger and more beautiful than I had ever imagined. 

M.

italio/american thanksgiving

This is a few days late but I had to share.  This was my first time in my entire life spending my Thanksgiving day away from my crazy cooky family. At first I was quite sad about being in Italy on thanksgiving, considering it is a holiday that is not celebrated here.

Thankfully enough we have great friends that we met from Kenyon College who were nice enough to host an Italio/American thanksgiving.  First course included traditional Italian pasta, second course was a taste of home with turkey, gravy, sweet potatoes, and stuffing.  We finished the meal with mini deserts and lemoncello (which is an extremely strong Italian liqueur). 

It was such a lovely evening and I am so thankful to have been able to share my Thanksgiving dinner with my very own "Italian family."  It seems crazy that in exactly 14 days we will be leaving each other to return to our lives back home so spending a night of quality holiday time together was special. 

and of course it wouldn't be a proper Thanksgiving post if I didn't say what I am thankful for. 

1. My family

2. This experience

3. Change

M.

p.s. yes we all clapped and cheered when they came out with a cooked turkey, they thought we were bonkers i'm sure of it.

Winter

Since it's officially December 1st, and officially two weeks until I come home, here are a few beautiful winter things I can not wait for...chunky sweaters//nature//snow//christmas trees//hot chocolate and peppermint.

M.