"Oh Rome, my country...city of the soul."-Lord Byron
Coming back to Rome and teaching English is truly fulfilling a dream of mine. Studying abroad my junior year of college changed my life and I just knew that I had to come back and try to make a life for myself here. I feel so blessed and fortunate to have this opportunity and I know that I could not have done it without the support of my family and friends...it was so hard to say goodbye.
I left on January 14th and arrived on the 15th after traveling for over 24 hours straight. I finally made it to my apartment in Cesano, which is a suburb on the outskirts of Rome. I will be staying here for one more week and finishing up my TEFL course, and then, hopefully moving into the city. The class has been time consuming and at times nerve wracking-but definitely worth everything. Because it has taken up so much of my time, I haven't had much of an opportunity to revisit the places I came to love so much while I was living here two years ago. Last Tuesday, though, we had a break and I walked up to a park above Piazza del Popolo. It had been a long day, I was tired and still making up the time difference (9 hours), but the sun was going down and I knew I could not miss out on this Roman sunset...
...I am so glad I didn't.
I have already met some incredibly interesting, funny, kind and unique people. In my TEFL class alone I have people of all ages from all over the US, the UK and Singapore. I am so lucky...
Today I took my roommate Jon around Rome and we saw some of the sights:
I'm blurry but I am in St. Peters square, which is by far the best place I have ever been.
The Colosseum
You always have to make 3 wishes at the Fontana di Trevi, and throw 3 coins over your left shoulder using your right hand...1. wish to return to Rome, 2. wish for happiness in Rome, 3. wish for love in Rome.
The Angels that crown the city. There are probably thousands of statues of angles in Rome, but these two are my favorite.
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it within us or we find it not." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
I miss everyone!!! xoxo
5 comments:
Hope you're having fun!
Good luck on your interview today!!! -Jon
Hello pretty girl! I miss you- and can't wait to hear about all of your adventures :) Your brother and I think of you often... I must admit, this blog is a brilliant idea! Love you.
What a great surprise to get your email. I can't wait to hear more about your time!
E I can't help but think of all the billions of people who have stepped foot in Rome over the past centuries and I wonder if there has ever been anyone who is a more perfect blend of the place itself...you and Rome are two peas in a pod. :) I'm so proud of you for following your heart and practicing what you preach. You're loved and missed very much.
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