1 month. yes only one month til I finally leave. It has been a VERY long 2 years and it doesn't feel real yet, like I'm actually going to go. And when I talk with my host family it doesn't feel like they are on the other side of the world.
But then sometimes it does feel like it is all too real. I get a burst of sudden realization that I will have to leave all of my friends and family and go in to a completely different culture with a new family, who I love don't get me wrong, but they are new none the less. It scares me most that my friends will not be with me to laugh at all my crazy jokes, hang out with and talk to when something goes wrong or when i have exciting news and just to share in my general wierdness.
But despite this, I am getting so incredibly excited its not funny. My absolutely MASSIVE suitcase is sitting in my room. It is literally half the height of the door, probably even bigger than that but thats just a general image. I even asked about what sort of car my family have so that it would be able to get to the house. They have Opel astra (holden astra in europe) so I think I'm safe. Giuseppe thinks so too. And I'm thinking that I may need to start cleaning my room and try and find all the things that I will need to take. This could take a while. Mum likes us to partake in her hoarding of stuff. Not so sure how I am going to fit my life in to 30ish kg though (20 + 7 hand luggage and laptop). I have tried half packing to see how much stuff I did have and I didn't even pack everything and I was over 20 kg so that is a little worrying.
Don't think I have mentioned yet that in october (about 1 month after I arrive in Italy) I am going to Milan with my older host brother and host sister and their cousin, for a wedding of one of their other cousins (they seem to have a lot, which is very cool). So I cant wait for that!!
Some other updates too;
- I will have my own room which will be a first for 10 years. apparently its small but i dont mind. Its my OWN room!!!
- Still don't know which school I am going to. I will just have to wait and see. surprises are good!!
- I have an excuse to go shopping in the first few weeks. I have to find a dress for the wedding and my sister has offered to take me. Should be a very funny trip with her limited english and my limited italian but we will get there, hopefully.
- Something is happening on the 12th of september, just after I arrive in Italy. Not to sure what it is yet, Giuseppe won't tell me but I will put any updates up when I have them.
I have also paid the fees - I have now got $10000 less in my bank account. Another scary reality of exchanges. They cost a lot of money. But they are definitely worth it.
Thats about it i think.
Ciao :) (will hopefully remember to post before I leave)
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