What were you grateful for this week?The ability to grow!

What was the most challenging part of this week?I started out the week super sick, said bye to friends and was just feeling sad…

Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this week.This weekend my host mom was out of town so I worked extra to help out my host dad and the grandmas with the kids.

Tell us about your week! This week was one of the most transformational weeks of my life. I started out this week with a gnarly sinus infection, to add to that I also had just said goodbye to my boyfriend of 4 years so there were a lot of emotions. Being sick and feeling sad made me feel like I was in a black hole. I didn’t leave the house for 3 days, I wasn’t able to work or go to school and I felt very down about myself and life. 

On Thursday morning I woke up got out of bed and went to class, it felt sooooo good to leave the house. I met my new classmates and we all grabbed coffee after which I loved! I felt like a new person. I am learning so much out here being on my own away from anything that is familiar.

I am learning that being present in the moment is so powerful! The past 4 days I have been more present than I have in my whole life. When I’m with the boys I am WITH the boys. Instead of looking forward to sleeping or going out I put all my energy into them and it ends up being much more enjoyable. I am learning that it is ok to feel sad emotions, but that doesn’t mean they control me. I am SO excited for this next year here in Italy and I know I am going to transform!