happy may day world! the advent of this month finds me back in one of my favorite cities, florence, wandering in the shadow of the magnificent duomo and finely-toned artwork (hello, david). its all very sweet but also a little bitter because this is the last month of my european experience, with only 29 days until i come home (and only a mere handful of them to be spent in the most lovely aix). in the face of this impending change of pace, ive been even more pensive and moody than usual, much to the dismay of my parents, who have been my most recent travel partners for the past week and half. ive come to this conclusion: this has been the happiest, most wonderful, amazing year of my life. superlative? yes, definitely, but also a resounding truth. the cliche is that of “finding yourself” but for me, this was the year (or nine months, if we’re splitting hairs) that gave me myself. im so grateful for the people that this year has given me (hello wellesley-in-aix semester comrades), the places that it has shown me, and the lessons it has taught me. here’s to a last month filled with more laugher, sunshine and happiness, and onwards and upwards to summer in dc!
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