Venti Anni! =]
My life is so amazing right now, even if some days seem a little dark. I just had a wonderful birthday celebration with my family (and extra!), I have a job that isn’t too bad and earns me the money I need, and I am engaged to the love of my life!!! I cannot be happier about that last one, and if it isn’t apparent enough, I love Casey so so so much! Before Florence some trips to wedding venues might occur, but we will see.
It’s already July, and I am already 20 years old! This is crazy to me- the whole lack of “teen” thing. But to grow up is inevitable, and will provide just as many joys as hardships. And even without a clear direction, I still can love life and be happy just the way things are. And things are truly going well for me! Despite the worries and apprehension about being gone for 3 months in a place I have never been, I am still very excited for this journey and can’t believe how close it is getting. This month will skip by, I’m thinking, for the past couple months all have. Casey is leaving for California tomorrow and will be gone most of the month, but I will be just fine. It’s ok to miss someone, but not ok to let it take you over. I will keep busy and do things that I enjoy- which is sometimes harder than it sounds! I am sure that all will be well, though.
Since my last post I received yet another scholarship, this time for even more than the last one! I feel so accomplished and happy that I can make things easier on myself and my family with all these scholarships. The pre-departure list is both growing as the trip gets closer, but at the same time I am always crossing things off. My organization skills are constantly at work, and for that I can’t complain.
Hopefully I will be doing some photoshoots this summer, along with other fun stuff that will keep my occupied and appreciating the summer itself. And learning more Italian…that’s on my list too!
Later Days,
Gretchen =]