Monday: We had our first day of classes today. The program is set up so we have a two-week intensive language class and then I start the rest of my classes at the beginning of July. I go to class all morning, have a break for lunch, and then I have an afternoon activity. I am trying really hard in Italian because it is so helpful to communicate with people around here…people speak less English than I expected. We then spent the afternoon at the Vatican. We had a great [...]

Well of course we had to have a little bump in the road to test our strengths and attitudes while under pressure in the first moments of our journey! The day started off well. It was a beautiful sunny, blue skies day that would allow for easy plane travel. (No storms or wind to hinder the flight) We had an easy drive over the airport where we 2.5 hours early…which is typical for the Rouse family. We were sitting down after we made it through security and I found this [...]

AHHHHHHHH! Here we go here we go here we go! I am ready…I have my traveling outfit picked out. I have my backpack packed…and my suitcase will be ready to go…on time. I celebrated my 21st birthday yesterday. I am so happy that I was home for the big day because I love to be surrounded by my loved ones on my favorite day of the year! I spent the morning at Katherine Ramey’s house where we enjoyed lots of delicious food and a great amount of desserts. I was [...]