Hello readers,

So it's been about two months since I have written anything. I really just wanted to write and say that I have been adjusting back to America. I am still missing Italy incredibly, but, I am keeping myself very busy. I am going to school, band, work, and the gym. Repeat. 

Right now, it's quite difficult to talk to my friends because a lot of them are at the beach and are not near computers, but hopefully, once their school year starts, we will be able to Skype regularly!!!

Also, about two weeks ago, my ITALIAN exchange student, Irene, arrived!! yay!!! it's so much fun having her around because I get to keep practicing my Italian!!

It has been almost exactly a year since I left for Italy: September 4th, 2012. 

Italy will always have a very special place in my heart and I will never forget the the things I did there or the beautiful people I met. 

Thanks!!! <3

~Shelby K.