A week away... How did that happen?

Hello everyone!
For those who don't know me or for those who do but don't know, I am going to Florence Italy for a semester abroad. I am studying Italian, Modern Italian History, and Ethics of Globalization. It doesn't sound like a lot because: 1. It is only 12 hours, so it isn't a lot. but 2. I am using it to finish my minor which I am almost done with. and 3. I want to be able to travel a lot while in Europe without school hanging over my head.

So I have been talking to my family and friends for years about how I was going to go off across the world and experience all there was to see and adventure into. And I never dreamed the day would come so soon that it all came true. I leave in ONE week for Italy!!! I can't believe it most of the time! It feels like I am dreaming it all. Luckly I'm NOT! :)

So the only downside that I hadn't thought about for traveling somewhere and living there for four full months is the issue of ...... only 2 suitcases. AHH! haha It is already proving itself a battle for me to conquor before I can even leave! I think I can I think I can I think I can. haha! I will post pictures soon to show you what I mean about it being a struggle :)

The other thing is that even if I have the money to get there and go to school, I never thought about the extra money that is costs for me to travel within Europe. :O < that was my face realizing what it truly is gonna cost me for this experience. But I guess I am going with the feeling of "I will probably only get to do this once in my life so its worth the money". I don't know if that is smart, but thats how its going down. :)

And then how did it come down to a week. I have 7 days off enjoying my time home, before I go back to a place where I know NO ONE, Don't speak the language, AND have to balance school and travel. :) No one tells you about the feelings you get a week before all of that! haha they should add that to the websites haha.

But through all that I still remember daily that God has blessed me with this oppurtunity, and I plan to grab it by the horns!

-- Kate getting ready to be adventerous