Here you go Ellie, finally I'm writing on my blog again!
It's almost been a month since I've been here, and I can hardly believe it. Time is going way too fast, but I'm having the time of my life! I have to remember not to take any of this for granted even though I have a routine here. I still cherish every moment cause I know in two short months I'll have to say "see ya later" to it all.
Easter weekend here is incredibly busy. The amount of tourists walking around was unreal, but I had about three different ones come up to me asking for directions so that was definitely a confidence booster.
When I arrived I was so nervous that I was coming here all alone, but now I realize it was the best thing I could've done. The social butterfly side to me has definitely come out more, I've made so many new friends, and I get so excited to meet new people everyday.
Before I left I always hated hugs (sorry Mom) and any kind of human contact honestly. But after living here and pretty much hugging and kissing every person on the cheek, I can finally give my mom the proper hug she's been asking for since my early teens. Once I return be prepared for a hug long enough to make up for lost times, Mom.
Food food food food...
There are these chocolate cookies here called Pan di Stelle. I buy a family sized bag every week cause I'm completely addicted to them. Since I don't want to gain 50 lbs I figured I should have some sort of self restraint. Since I would not even hesitate to down every single one of these delectable cookies in one sitting, I decided that when I first open the bag I am only allowed to eat the broken ones. But now I find myself "accidentally" dropping the bag in the store, and then placing all the heavy cans on top of the cookies in the grocery bag.....so my self restraint has flown itself straight out the window.
I won't even tell you guys how many pizzas I've eaten here, it's too embarrassing.
Also, Andrea and Anthony, I think every single person in Rome knows that I have a new nephew back home, since I usually bring it up in every conversation with every person I talk to. I also, against their will, show them approximately 20 pictures of him. #ProudAuntie
So glad to hear the snow has finally melted back home! I asked God to send the warmth from here to there so thank Him for that.
A presto e tanti baci!!
It's funny that you mentioned the hugging thing because your dad was just telling me how your mom's family are all huggers. Glad you will finally fit in! ;)
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