last days

Things are rapidly coming to a close here for me in Rome. This last week has been a flurry of thesis writing, job searching, and last minute sight seeing and shopping. I feel as though i have accomplished quite a bit this week and looking back over the last 11 weeks too.

My 40 page paper is finished as well as the presentation that goes along with it = ) Printing that sucker out was a huge weight off of my shoulders. I put in only one half day at the office this week to wrap up things otherwise I was at home writing away and hoping I would make my Aug 1st deadline. I did = ) Now its R & R time and also the moment to squeeze in anything else I could possible want to see in Roma. I cant think of one thing I need to see yet - so I went to the beach and soaked up more of the summer sun on the mediteranean sea. I will dedicate most of my last full day to wash and packing and then drinks and a glorious dinner with friends.

Coming home will be really a joy this time. I cannot wait to go shopping with my sisters and hang out with my friends on the Terrace, on a lake, or a backyard patio. I feel its a good moment to leave and that upon my return life should get back to normal fairly quickly. I dont think reverse culture shock will hit me too hard this time around and I pray i am right. After France I was depressed for months...I will be busy to help with the transition - several weddings, family gatherings, and of course finding that perfect job. Out of all the applications I have sent out, I have had only one interview. It is a bit discouraging but maybe its a sign that I should take a must deserved break! I did do a 2 year masters in one after all.

For all of you blog readers, thanks for checking in with me. This will most likely be my last entry. If ever you want to go to Roma, or just see hundreds of beautiful pictures, you know who to ask.

un bacio! Ciao!