Bad news: no video this post, just melancholy ramblings. Maybe it's because I've finally gotten around to studying for finals, or maybe it's because our wireless internet works and I have too much access to the internet now, but I'm compelled to express how sad I will be to end my Italian sojourn.
I had a really good weekend, and I'm realizing now that things just won't be the same in America. Let me lay it out for you. Wednesday: night on the town with my friends, bouncing around from place to place. Okay, that will probably happen in New York. Thursday: BBQ party, then a bar with friends, both American and Italian, and then spaghetti party, again with American and Italian company. The American friends can be imitated, but definitely the Italians. Friday: Sports day at school, and then I went to Central Park. No, not the enormous midtown NYC park, but the swanky Florentine club. I won't be going somewhere like that for at least a year, and even then, it probably be won't be as interesting because I'll be able to understand what people are saying to me. Saturday: Viareggio(see previous post), then BBQ at our Italian friend's grandmother's house. Now that's definitely not something that can't happen again. And above all, when will my weekend ever again begin on a Wednesday?
I know that going back to America will be really cool, and I've thought for a long time that it's all I want to do, especially because I'll finally get to see my family again. But now that the light at the end of the tunnel is so close, I'm not so sure that this is actually what I want. I've made so many friends here that I can't take back with me, and I know that I'll be able to deal with not being around them, but I would just rather not have to. I guess that's life though. And I predict that there will probably be another one of these posts when inevitable day is here.
Comments (2)
Thanks for taking us along on your Italian advenures. Don't be sad, there will be many more travels in your future.
Posted by Sandy | May 7, 2008 2:50 PM
Posted on May 7, 2008 14:50
Hi Ramil!
Your post sounds very familiar to me… because this is the exact way I felt before I had to leave my study abroad in Spain, and had to say goodbye to a country and people that I would really miss! It was hard to walk away from such an amazing experience, but it made me grow a lot, and gave me an even bigger reason to travel again ( to visit my host country & friends I had made).
I suggest staying in good contact with those you have met, it’s really easy now with msn, skype, and email~ :)
I also take salsa classes here at home, just like the ones I took in Spain! I like to familiarize myself with the country, even if I am speaking English at home, it’s still fun to remember the Spanish culture here.
Post your photos online, and write some blogs about your experiences, it will be sure to help :)
Posted by Jessica Sztaimberg | June 20, 2008 3:50 PM
Posted on June 20, 2008 15:50