Perspective

I've had several "aha" moments this week when it finally has hit me that I am in Rome. I don't think that I'll ever get over the fact that I am living in Italy...and hope that I don't lose the wonder because if I ever get to the point where I say "Ugh. The colosseum again?" we're in trouble.

Technology has been great because I've been able to talk to people and stay in touch...but it's also made me a bit homesick. For the first time since I've arrived I miss home...I miss the people...I miss not being a part of things there because I get to see pictures or hear stories about the things that I am not involved in. Don't get me wrong...I'd rather have it this way than when I was here in high school and it was a treat just being able to talk to my parents once a week for 5 minutes, but still...