68 Days to go...

Okay let me start off by saying sorry for this being so late, but to be fair my life here has been crazy!
It's crazy to think I only have 68 days left of my exchange... that's crazy! It doesn't even really feel like I've been here for 7 months! This is the part of exchange that flies by! You speak the language, go to parties, study, tour around the country, and start thinking about how you'll be able to fit everything in your suitcases! People have been asking me if I ready to return home, and I want to say yes, but a part of me is crying on the inside, because I don't want to leave. I've been asked also what I will miss most about Italy and there's 3 things I'll most defiantly miss; the food, the scenery, and being able to walk into town. It's known as the best and worst part of exchange! I can say that, that statement is true. Knowing that I only have 68 days left with my new friends, family, 68 days left in my small town of Udine and all it's magical moments, 68 days left. It's a little heart breaking:'(
There's a quote:
"You build your life for 16 years and leave it for 10 months. You build a life for 10 months and leave it forever. Which is harder?"
The ladder of this is most defiantly the harder one! If you ever go on exchange or have been, you think boarding the plane to your new life is the hardest thing you'll do during your exchange experience, but then you get to your new country, make friends, gain a new family ( or two), and then you have to say goodbye... forever. I'm not really looking forward to leaving my friends and family here.
Exchange is change in every aspect of your life! You suffer, you cry, you laugh, you experience unexplainable joy, and you truly discover yourself all in a matter of a few months. You realize that there's more to the world than what happens in your little town, you learn your strengths and weakness, and you learn how to take care of yourself. Exchange is the best thing that's happened to me! I've gained a new understanding of life, of the world, and of myself. I can't thank Rotary enough for choosing me for this experience! I'm forever grateful!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!


A quick update of past events:
1. I've moved host families. I know live in the center of Udine and it's wonderful! I can walk everywhere and it's easier to meet up with my friends!
2.My mom came and visited me after 7 months apart! It was wonderful! We went to Roma, Genova, Pisa, Cinque Terre, and Venezia. I didn't realize how much I miss her until she came and left.

Now the present:
Yesterday I went with my host mom to the Rotary meeting of club Codroipo-Villa Manin. My host mom was the guest speaker, and she spoke about violence towards women and it was very moving. The club meeting was held in Villa Manin, which is a post where Napoleon stayed during his travel through Friuli. Its absolutely gorgeous!  Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to take pictures, but I'm going back in May, so I'll be sure to post some then!

With only 2 and half months left I am traveling all over Friuli (and Italy) to smaller towns. I didn't realize how many gems my region had, and I fear I don't have enough time to visit them all, but I hope I can. Friuli is often skipped over by tourist, but it really has some of the most spectacular places in Italy. It also (in my opinion) has the most amazing sunsets in Italy. They never cease to amaze me!

P.S. I'm posting a video (Tomorrow) answering the questions you guys sent to me.
P.P.S. Sorry this post has no pictures, but I had to restore my phone and so I lost a lot of my pictures, but in the next one there will be pictures! Promise!:)