Lost in the Stumble, Stuck in the States

In a little less than two months I will embark on my first real international adventure. As the days draw nearer they seem to be picking up speed, and I can't seem to determine if I am scared out of my mind or simply excited beyond belief. I keep reading the travel books I have and have begun a journal to keep up with all the things I need to do before I leave, all the things I can't forget to pack, and all the things I must do while I am there. Each time I flip to a page and see one more thing I MUST do. There are so many, I fear three and a half months won't be enough time. Crazy, I say, crazy.
Things that have made the MUST DO LIST so far are bike Lucca, hike the Cinque Terre, and visit the Santa Croce, which is very near the school I will be attending and contains the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.
I have also convinced myself I must go to Greece for a weekend, but it's looking a little expensive, and I have to keep reminding myself to focus on Italy, though how cool would it be to not only go to Rome and study Romans but to also go to Corinth and read Corinthians. -Pretty sure I should do that someday-
Besides all the places I have to visit and the cathedrals and museums I must see, I am thrilled about the photos I will have the opportunity to take. I received the go ahead a day or so ago to use the photo labs at FUA while I am there even though I won't be enrolled in a photo class. I had almost accepted my unfortunate fate when Cosimo (yes, someone named Cosimo) sent me an e-mail telling me they will allow me to use the black and white photo lab.

Anxiety. Excitement. Sheer joy. Utter terror. 54 days.