A week from today I am leaving to work in Italy.  I have wanted to do something like this for Lord knows how long, so as nervous as I am getting, I am just glad it is finally happening.  Being over there for three months seems like awhile when I think of all the challenges ahead, but compared to what I want to do, what I want to learn and experience, and how I want to grow, I don't know if three months will be enough.  I will see how it goes though and let life take me where it may please.  I want to live these precious years to the fullest, they are crucial and irreplaceable. I'm determined to make these years count. :) So, I felt that a blog would be an easy way for family to follow me on my adventures (avventure) while I'm overseas.