I am truly mad at myself for not keeping up with this blog after the midway point. Teaching full time just became too much, and as the end of my time abroad came closer I wanted less to do with the internet and more time to be out exploring. I know this is a terrible excuse and I will definitely be kicking myself in a few months when I want to look back and have a more intimate reflection of the trip, but I can spend the next week reflecting and talking about the experience more holistically.
I know that I will be back. There is no question in my mind, whatsoever, as to my return trip to Italy. In fact, I plan on coming back as soon as it is fiscally possible. It will be a totally different experience to be here without any added responsibilities of teaching or going to school, that is for sure (maybe then I will be motivated enough to actually keep a functional blog...)
This has been the most incredible experience of my life so far. I cannot put into words how much I have loved every minute of my time in Rome. I could go on and on, but I will keep it brief for now. Simply put, after only two months here, I can confidently say that I feel totally comfortable in this environment and that I have never felt more at home in any place. ever.
