swollen eye and a little homesick

The mosquitoes are terrible in Florence. The first night I probably got at least 15 mosquito bites and we are not talking little bites...they get big and red and swollen...so I dealt with it and the next few days we have just been good about turning off the lights in our room at night and trying to keeo the windows closed...buttt last night...we had the window slightly ajar and the mosquitoes definitely invaded. I tried to close the window but I wasn't able to close it...needless to say, i woke up to my right eye swollen and puffy, red, and irriated. I didn't sleep much last night either so that has not helped my emotions today. It really made me miss home or just long for something familiar as I am adjusting to my new environment. Overall things are going well, but the doctor isnt here today so I wont be able to see him until tomorrow. I did go over to the farmacia and buy some cortisone, so hopefully that helps. I also popped a benedryl. Once I got to school I felt a little better because I have seen some friends. I've been adjusting well overall, and excited about my new surroundings, but this morning I just had a moment.

Thank god for my sunglasses.

On the upside, the weekend was pretty fun with the host family and I like my Italian professor a lot. I can't wait to get better at italian, and try using words and phrases when I am at home or in town.

I feel like time is limited, I have to go get some lunch before class, but thanks for reading, and I will let you know more about where I live, and the city, and my classes in the next blog.

Until then! ciao ciao