Buon giorno da Roma!

I'M HERE! Yes, I made it. 

My roommates (housemates?) and I are about to go find a cafe, but I wanted to touch on a few things that stuck out to me so far, that I will elaborate on later:

Italians really do have the fashion thing going for them. Even some older, grandma-type ladies were sporting fresh kicks. These are my kind of people.

There is graffiti EVERYWHERE. I'm not kidding. It's a sort of odd mixture to see the art among the old structures.

There must be no rules to driving in Italy. These people do not, and I repeat, DO NOT hold back on aggression and impatience.

Our apartment is. absolutely. stunning. And I mean, you have no idea. Just wait until I get the pictures up; most of which will most likely not do it's beauty any justice. It's spaceous, high ceilings, lots of windows with your typical Italian-style shutters...I mean, really. 

My roommates (housemates?) are all so nice! I have a feeling it will be a very pleasant and exciting 4 months. But really, I miss you guys.

Oh yeah...

A few more things, in case they haven't been drilled in to your heads as I've seen you before my departure...

1) I leave in 3 days? (Monday)

2) We've received our housing assignments, orientation schedule and many other fun, informational emails from our advisors abroad.

3) I'm living with...6...7? other girls in, what I'm assuming is, a suite-style apartment in Rome. (!!!)

4) RE: #3: I've talked with several of them, and they seem great! Of course everyone is excited; it would be unhuman not to be.

That's it, I think. I'll make sure to have a post with my Italian address and phone number(s), which will need some explaining. Either way, I'll put that up soon. So don't worry mom, grandma, etc...You can still send me stuff.