"Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced." Letters, by John Keats

So, it's been a while since I've written. I've been through a whirlwind of events and maybe writing about them actually meant that the year was ending and I didn't want to come to that realization. But it's happened. Classes are officially over. All assignments have been sent (as of 7 minutes ago). Some people have returned home and will not be back for graduation - hopefully not goodbye's for forever. With much anticipation, home for the holidays came and went and was lovingly filled with friends and family. 2011 is here so, now that I'm back in Colorno I think it's time to recap.