i have arrived!

mom took me to the airport this (really yesterday) afternoon. my bags were too heavy, so she ended up taking things home will her. i boarded the plane without a problem, watched and movie, ate pasta, and slept until arriving in ROME! the girl sitting next to me on the plane is in the Temple program also, so i wasn't alone through customs and everything. we took a van to the residence where we signed in and got keys to our apartments! as of now, my roommates have not yet shown up, but i think there will be two of them. the apartment is very small, but the kitchen/living room/dining room is very nice. the bedroom is probably close to the size of griffin's room at home. it has a single bed and bunk beds, a dresser and some night stands. needless to say, there is pretty much no room to function. i think some reorganizing will be necessary. the internet is great in the apartment...i am  very relieved (now we can video chat all the time!) there is a pizza party tonight to start off orientation, so i may go to that. i haven't unpacked or anything yet. i wanted to wait until the furniture situation is worked out. okay, i am exhausted, i am going to go nap.