Last night we went to an Italian opera and I’m still in awe. Having been to several shows on Broadway, including Les Miserables, I knew vaguely what to expect: lots of music, an enticing storyline, etc. However, I wasn’t expecting how emotional I could get over words that I didn’t even understand. Of course there were subtitles, but I found myself not even reading them and just getting lost in the performance. The sets, the lights, the voices, it was indescribable. It was impossible not to get emotional and I now fully understand the reaction Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman had.
It was also the first night that everyone got to dress up and just relax all together as a group and it was much needed. We’ve all been so busy with our own trips and it was nice to do such a classic Italian thing with our little Italian family. The night didn’t feel like a field trip but like a group of friends that all wanted to get together and do something fun. I keep feeling this sense of family when I’m doing random things like cooking dinner or doing homework, but it’s never felt stronger than it did last night. We all wanted pictures with each other because we all knew these would be moments we would want to remember. We all talked the whole way home on the bus because we were all just putting off such great vibes. It was an amazing night, one that I know I’ll cherish forever!

A few of us before the show