The First Entry

As someone who has never had a blog before and rarely written in journals, I find this new opportunity quite fitting with the other new experiences I have faced thus far while studying abroad in the small, but amazingly beautiful, Paderno del Grappa, Italy. At first glance of the town, which I was able to tour in a total of 15 minutes, I felt slightly claustrophobic. However as I am reaching the end of my tenth day, I honestly believe that as time progresses Paderno will easily become I place I call home. With each breathtaking look out my window, I grow more and more grateful. It almost seems unfair that someone at a mere age of 20 could be so blessed with waking up to magnificent mountains towering over open fields that stretch on for miles. I look forward to whatever awaits in this three month period and will strive to take on each adventure to cross my path. Italy has been at the top of my travel list since the beginning of high school. Now that I've finally made it here and the surreal feeling is starting to fade, I can't wait to see what comes next.