Almost five weeks away...

Tomorrow will be five weeks until my date of departure. I think my stomach just fell through the floor. August 26 is coming closer and closer much faster than I thought. I've been so focused on work and hanging out with Tony and my friends and family that I'm losing track of time. It'll hit me as reality probably after I've been in Italy a week. I know I'm going to miss everyone terribly but I imagine that I'll be so busy that time will fly. Ten weeks will seemingly turn in to ten days. It helps that I can't forget when I leave because everyone keeps asking "When are you leaving again?" I'm going to tattoo it on my forehead! But seriously, it's good to know people are excited to get rid of me, ha!

Allie and Lauren are thinking about coming to see me while I'm over there. Allie might have convinced Beth to come see me too, but apparently they want to come during Thanksgiving. The funniest part about all of this, as Lauren so kindly pointed out last night, is that I'm not going to be there for Thanksgiving. I leave November 3. Who are they going to visit? Either way, I'm excited for Allie getting her passport.

I still need luggage, which is kind of ridiculous. How do you even pack for two and a half months? But on the plus side Lauren and I figured out how to skype! Pretty exciting stuff. I can't believe we have the capability of video chatting for free. I'm missing school too. I want to feel like I'm being productive and getting back in the grind of school is one of the best ways to do it! It helps that I really enjoy it too. I know, what a nerd!