As you all know, or if you are just tuning in, I live with my boyfriend in Colorado and this trip has meant me leaving him in Colorado while I travel. He has been really great about it, with short phone calls every day and Skype when we can, I miss him like crazy, he misses me. Typical "I left my partner at home while I traveled" story.
So far, in England I would see couples and think "oh I miss Ryan".
But in Italy, a country known for romance, romantic people, language, food, music, cities...I'm a bit saddened by the fact my romance is 5,000 miles away...or at least the person. The person I want to have a date with at a quaint restaurante, or sip wine with in the Piazza, or put a lock on the Ponte Vecchio with our names written on it, like all the young kids do these days. Not to mention all the other places I haven't seen and all the experiences I haven't had that I would wish he was with me on.
Of course there is the joy of travelling alone, making new friends, seeing new places, learning personal strengths and weaknesses. Yet, when you have left your boyfriend, husband, fiance, or whatever it is you call your lover, it sucks a little not having them by your side as you learn and experience so many new things.
I'm not saying I don't love Florence, the people the art, the culture...I just wish my love was here too.
But in two months I will be home again, wishing I was here, so I am going to enjoy HERE now. Even if I am alone.
and dream of bringing Ryan here one day.
So far, in England I would see couples and think "oh I miss Ryan".
But in Italy, a country known for romance, romantic people, language, food, music, cities...I'm a bit saddened by the fact my romance is 5,000 miles away...or at least the person. The person I want to have a date with at a quaint restaurante, or sip wine with in the Piazza, or put a lock on the Ponte Vecchio with our names written on it, like all the young kids do these days. Not to mention all the other places I haven't seen and all the experiences I haven't had that I would wish he was with me on.
Of course there is the joy of travelling alone, making new friends, seeing new places, learning personal strengths and weaknesses. Yet, when you have left your boyfriend, husband, fiance, or whatever it is you call your lover, it sucks a little not having them by your side as you learn and experience so many new things.
I'm not saying I don't love Florence, the people the art, the culture...I just wish my love was here too.
But in two months I will be home again, wishing I was here, so I am going to enjoy HERE now. Even if I am alone.
and dream of bringing Ryan here one day.
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