Welcome to the blog with the best gelato in town! I really should be packing for my trip, but that is really no fun. I still have 40 minutes before I have to head out, anyway.
When I was anticipating going to Italy, I was a little worried. I thought I had a good grasp on the culture (I didn't), and the language (I really didn't), and the history (I did), but still, I was worried. I am good with books and words and history, but definitely not people. What if everyone else already knew each other? What if I did not get along with anyone? What if I spent too much time in my room, or wandered off on my own and got taken? Lots of stuff to consider. I actively looked for opportunities to interact with the people on my trip on the Facebook page. I thought it would be good to overprepare.
As it turned out, I did not need to worry. Everyone on this trip is someone I can imagine hanging out with at school. Everyone had the same priorities as I did, namely see the sites and have some fun. My roommates were all really great at both, so I wanted to share some of my favorite roommate moments as the trip is wrapping up.
Selfies with Suzy
Suzy and I know where each other sleep. Mostly because it is in the same room. We hit it off on the flight for MSP, and Suzy and I have been sharing photo opps, laughs, and gelato ever since. Suzy and I have a lot of common interests, which was really nice to find right away on the trip. We have been taking selfies together every day and her mom has been pretty consistently providing wonderful commentary.
This is when I knew it was real.
All These Catchphrases
One of my roommates, Hannah, is full of jems.
She is the one digging in to her fajitas.
I have started saying "this bitch" and "let's GOOO" pretty consistently of late. The former sounds bad, but I assure you that it is only used for comedic effect. On one memorable occasion, I heard Hannah yelling "Let's GOOO!" in the hall around dinner time. Not wanting to be left out, I asked whether people were going to get food. Hannah laughed and told me that she was yelling at the laundry machine, which wasn't working. It is truely a versatile expression. I never missed another roommate dinner though.
Movie Night
For those of you who were not aware, Hilary Duff released a Lizzie McGuire movie in 2003 about a girl who goes to Rome for her 8th grade graduation trip. We are now in Rome. Thus, it made perfect sense to pile into Hannah and Alexis's room, push the beds together, and watch the movie. It was hot, because we had to turn off the fan lest it drown out the movie, but Lizzie's tragic outfits and Alexis's fervent sing-a-longs made it totally worth it.
Thanks for the photo Ellie!
The movie tries to make the same five blocks of the city look like the whole thing. The finale takes place in the Colosseum. They didn't get pickpocketed when they were jostled by randos on the street. We were not impressed by the lack of realism. The songs were still amazing though.
Infinite Gelato Runs
Everyone in this picture is so freaking adorable
Whenever I wanted to get gelato, all I would have to do is ask and find someone to come with me. We even managed to go all together one day. I could not ask for better people to go with than my roommates (and everyone else on the trip!).
I really enjoyed my time in Italy with these people, and I look forward to at the very least creeping on their Facebook feeds in the future. Hopefully there will be some Punch Pizza runs for old times' sake, too.
Today's Gelato
I ventured out on my own today, to find some souvenirs to bring home, so it's just a gelato selfie today. The Frigidarium and chocolate hazelnut flavors delivered, and were worth the walk.
Tune In Tomorrow!
Tomorrow I will be writing about my adventures in London. You won't want to miss it!
Ciao!
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