Called To Ball: Home Stretch!

I think it's pretty obvious what time it is from the picture above. That is an actual picture of my room in the middle of "packing" mode! In fact, to keep the integrity of this blog and the state of mind that I'm in, I have not moved a thing since writing this blog. I'm laying in my bed amongst the mountains and piles of clothes and other stuff. It's a total mess, but an exciting one :)

We have only 2, maybe three games (9 actual days!) left in this season from Hades. Teammates are pretty touchy right now too. We've been through so much this season, and fuses have long been run short. A lot of things are not being said even though girls are about to explode because we'll all be home in less than two weeks. Thankfully, I, personally, have no "beef" with anyone, and I hope to leave on those good terms.

(Kiki's always at my house now playing on the guitar... free concerts!)

I've made some good friends this year despite or maybe because of everything (not sure really which one it is). I'm friends with the Americans and the English as well as pretty much all the Italians. Kiki, Elena, Mox, and Simona mainly. I've been blessed to be around Kiki and Elena for two straight years, and those are going to be two lasting relationships. Kiki has basically adopted me (she's not quite 30 yet), and I now consider her one of my best friends. I even asked her just this morning to be one of my bridesmaids if she can make it to the wedding next summer (that's the plan anyways!) and she is super excited about it. She was telling me just yesterday that she wants to plan out the menu and everything, and with Elena's help they'll chose the wines and every course! I was so touched when they said they would be there if AT ALL possible, along with Daniella and Fabrizio. Simona plans to try and make it as well. Such a special feeling to make connections over here, and I realize it's such a rare blessing to make friends on the other side of the world!