Yesterday for me was about watching a vision of someone come true. We started the day in Tivoli, Italy and took the bus to Villa Adriana. Although the villa is currently left as ruins, some of the original tiles and walls still stand. After Villa Adriana we went to Villa d’Este. This villa shocked me. The beautiful marble on the outside and the many rooms inside allowed me to capture the feel of the ancient villa. As soon as I walked outside on the back patios of the villa, the view took my breath away. The gardens are covered in greenery, fountains, sculptures and trees. I was automatically overcome with peace standing in the gardens. Standing in the gardens I also found myself with a vision of an event that could be hosted at this villa. The creativity and excitement of planning an event made me consider my career options and dreams. Finally, we took the bus to a resort called Antonello Colonna Resort and Spa. Antonello is a famous chef in Italy and began his dream of starting a resort, not just a restaurant, many years ago. We pulled up to a modern, industrial looking building and sat down for a great appetizer meal and then began the tour of the resort. We met the lady that does the marketing for this resort. She owns her own Marketing Consulting firm in Hong Kong and hosts wine dinners for fundraising. Meeting her and talking more in depth about her career and touring the villa made me even more excited about my career. Being in Italy has revealed to me that if you have a dream or goal for your life, go after it.
-Lauren Peeples