A Mountain to Climb

Sorry that I have not updated my blog in the past week. One, nothing exciting has really happened, just been going to classes and doing homework. Two, I have been faced with quite a few challenges this week and I am glad that I understand the concept that no matter where you go, your life follows. Although it has been a challenging week and I was not expecting it, I am studying abroad in order to grow and discover new places as well as new things about myself. I can only look back on this week and ask myself three things: what is hurting me? why is it hurting me? and how can I move forward and overcome it? Self evaluation and reflection are necessary in order to learn from the past and better prepare yourself for the future. Being faced with new obstacles is not an uncommon occurrence in my life, thus I look at this as a blessing not a curse.

Thankfully I will be going to Venice this weekend for a school trip that I signed up for, it is also Carnival in Venice this weekend. I am SO EXCITED. It is my first trip outside of Florence and it couldn't be happening at a more perfect time. (Life has a funny way of working out) There are about 60 people from my school going and I know about eight girls on the trip. Buses leave tomorrow (Saturday) at 6 am, so it is going to be a very long two days. I will update my blog after my trip and post pictures to facebook once I return, so keep a look out!


"happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light. "






Always remember to count your blessings, gratitude is knowing what you have right now, not wanting something you don't. 


Ciao!