Done and done. My semester is over and my time here in beautiful Firenze is drawing to a close. I leave friday, for many years. Who knows when Ill be back here again. I am sad, I am happy, I am lost, I am wiped out, and Im ready to celebrate. There are so many words to describe what I feel right now, but mostly relief. I made it. I moved to a foreign country, learned the language (somewhat), got around. I feel as if Ive accomplished so much in so little time and have nothing to show for it except a scrapbook of memories and experiences that no one but me will understand. Its almost an empty feeling, but a good one. I am ready to go home and finish up school and begin life.
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