What were you grateful for this week? My two best friends.

What was the most challenging part of this week? 

Balancing work and play with my friends in town.

Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this week.

This week I got [my host family’s son] to do his homework without any arguing and it felt great.

Tell us about your week! This week was so amazing. On Monday morning I came back from Como after spending the weekend there with my two best friends. My two girlfriends got an Airbnb ten minutes away from my place so when I wasn’t with the boys I was at their Airbnb or out with them. It was really fun to show them around Milan. I felt way more comfortable with them here and it gave me motivation to go out and be more social in Milan when they leave. 

On Saturday morning I got on a train to Rome to meet my friends, but had some difficulties…I got on the wrong train in the morning and then missed my stop in Rome and couldn’t get off until Naples. I got off in Naples, had to buy another ticket and then finally made it back to Rome. To be completely honest I didn’t love Rome, there are so many tourists yet everything looks abandoned; it gave me a spooky feeling. I got on a train early Sunday morning and met my family at Milano Centrale Station. I saw my mom and ran to hug her, it was the best feeling in the world. My dad rented a car and drove us to Como. We spent the day watching a bike race and then ate a delicious dinner. This morning I took a train back to Milan and they spent the day at Como. They are on their way back and will meet the boys and everyone tonight I am so excited!