Ciao da Roma!

PHEW I AM FINALLY HERE lol

Let's just give a quick recap because I'm ridiculously tired from today's travels, changing time zones is messing with my mind, and I don't have the brain power to write creatively :) haha

Preparing and packing for this trip was very hectic. Shoutout to all the realtives that came over Saturday night to wish me safe travels! and an even bigger shoutout to the best mommy in the world for packing my suitcase (I'm being very careful taking stuff out because I don't want to ruin it's perfection haha)

I was a hot mess running last minute errands before our flight yesterday (or is it today or.. idk lol) Got me sweating but I was able to get everything I needed done. So, when our friend dropped us off at LAX, I was really nervous. I've flown dozens of times but I've never gone out of the country without family. I've never done something like this on my own and to be frank, it's quite scary. But, traveling with these goobs makes this whole thing a lot easier to adjust to.

I knew the trip wouldn't be too bad when checking in my luggage and getting through security only took less than a half hour since we were put through an expedited security line. That was phenomenal cos I didn't have to take off my entire wardrobe 

On another note, I forgot how great airplane food was.
Definitely satisfied with dinner and breakfast! 

 

Tip: Be cognizant of the people sitting around you. They could constantly be spilling water on the floor which can wet your personal items (poor erin) And if you're sitting in the middle seat for 10 hours, your life sucks (aka me)

Unfortunately, My wasn't sitting with us and was by himself. Sucks right? Well, wrong... At his lonesome window seat, he was able to take a beautiful shot of the Northern Lights.  #whattabadass

On our second flight, I met another UCEAP student from UCLA. He's a cool dude. I felt terrible though because we were talking none-stop then I guess I fell asleep on him *crying/laughing emojis* hahaha

Taking a taxi to our hostel told me a lot about the drivers here in Rome. They have 1 rule and that's "Not to give a fxck". They would drive 90 mph in a 45 zone, weave through heavy traffic, cut pedestrians off even if they are already walking across the street, etc. I can't help but think that Erin may be unsafe here. Hahaha jk boo :) 

We just came back from our first dinner in Italy. Of course we took the basic route and got ourselves some good old fashion pizza! A lot of people who have gone abroad told me that the portions in Italy are much smaller than America. Uhhhmmm, dinner at this little restaurant said otherwise haha

Well, everyone's in bed now, extremely exhausted and it's getting pretty late here. I'll do a short little tour of my living space tomorrow once everything is settled and we're officially moved in! 

Ciao! 

**note: i'll add more pictures of us waiting at the airport once i get it from the gopro**