november... already?

I've been here for two months.

Yikes.

I'm waiting for Grey's Anatomy to download on my computer so I figured I would blog about what I've learned in the month of October. Have a nice little life reflection. It's good for the soul (Do I sound philosophical?)

1. It would do Italy good to get with the times a little. Sometimes I feel like I'm living in the Congo with how disconnected I am. I don't watch TV, the news is nowhere to be found, and my internet is horrific. It's 2011 people. At least get me some wifi that's good enough for me to skype for God's sake. The dial-up is killing me right now. However, it is slightly refreshing. I no longer crave my iPhone like I did before. (sad, but true)

2. I am actually finally used to the amazing scenery in Perugia. The views of the valleys, old mid-evil alleyways, and beautiful architecture have become familiar, even natural. I have to remind myself to stop and actually stop and pay attention like I did when I first got here. Going home is going to be strange. The scenery is just so different.

3. I truly, truly more than ever, believe that man is naturally good. I have met so many wonderful people in the past two months. People who do good things out of the kindness of their hearts. People who are genuinely nice.  Maybe this is a naive view of the world or maybe our culture just focuses on the evil more than the good making us believe that everyone is out to get each other.

4. Perspective is the name of the game. The way you view something makes a wold of difference.  There's always going to be something to complain about if you're looking for it. Always. Life's not perfect. But there's also always a positive. God knows it's easier to complain sometimes. And sometimes the situation just sucks. Bottom line. But do you learn something from it? Do you grow from it a little? You bet.

5. On a much less serious note, I now know how to pack 10 days worth of stuff into a backpack, hazelnut flavored anything is my jam, chocolate pasta isn't as good as it sounds and shockingly enough, I can exist in life without having my phone attached to my hand and constantly knowing what time it is. 

So. There's the come to Jesus post of the month. Hope you enjoyed the glimpse inside my thought process.

And now guess what? It is less than a month till the best month of the year. Not that I'm wishing time away, but I just can't wait for Christmas season.

After all, it's the time of year when the world falls in love....

Cheesy that I just said that, but potentially the best song lyrics of all Christmas music. I couldn't help myself.

Okay that's enough.

CIAO.