Countdown Begins

On Friday, April 23, 2010 I recieved the email that changed my perspective on this next year.

I received a text on my way home from my mom. She said I got an email from AFS about Italy. I immediately thought the worst. 'I'm not accepted. I'm not going to Italy.' I replied, "Am I in?" I got a simple 'yes' in return. Even though it was the shortest text I have ever received, it was the most exciting!

I have so many things to think about now. What will I wear? What will I do? How many suitcases can I take? When do I meet my host family? What part of Italy am I going to? This is just a couple of all the questions that run through my head.

School is getting a lot harder to get through because I am so excited about Italy. It's harder to focus and stay on topic, because all I can think about is Italy, Italy and more Italy!!