going away party

notice: the sign in the upper left that says: "don't screw the pooch" in italian. because i'm sure i'll need to know that when i get to rome.
espresso made by layla
the suprise!

the days are winding down. i need to start packing seriously and get my poop in the scoop to go to rome. even though i'm stressed about those things, my friends have made me feel loved and as though they might even miss me while i'm gone!
in the midst of trying to move out of my apartment in ames- kristin, layla, and jeremiah thoughtfully prepared a "going away party" for me. it was a complete suprise too... even though i actually invited some people to my own suprise party. it was great. i've included some pictures from the event.