Step 1. Look up “How To Be Happy” on eHow.com Step 2. Half ass read the first two steps and promptly stop because of boredom. Step 3. Write a blog post about it that no one will read.

I’m in Milan. Italy. Freakin’ Europe! Shouldn’t this be the best time of my life? Then why do I feel so…meh? I thought studying abroad would be a life changing experience. One which would allow me to grow independently, spiritually, and emotionally. Well I’ve figured a few things out: I’m already independent and I’ve never been spiritual. On the contrary, I have had a very emotional experience: A man flashed me on the subway. It was such a romantic gesture, he obviously thought I was pretty! I look back on that moment with a great fondness and longing…

Anyway, last semester was rough. So I’m trying to make this semester even better. I plan on traveling a lot, seeing the famous Baby Powell this weekend in Spain! Super excited to see her. I plan on marrying into her family one day. Not sure how to go about that considering her siblings are all married, and no matter how much Becca begs, I just wouldn’t feel comfortable marrying her. Nonetheless, I will find a way to make myself a Powell, damn it! Did you know one time I spent 2 hours chillin’ with her parents while she was at school? Of course you didn’t know that, YOU NEVER ASKED! I came over to pick up my sunglasses I had forgotten, and I just stayed. Did a crossword with her dad, listened to her dad call her mom hot, and watched her dad try and show off by doing 3 whole push-ups, whatta man! This is completely off topic, but this is just how much love I have for the Powells.

Now back to finding my happy. I’ve been here for 2 months. There’s 3 more to go, so here’s to hoping I’ll have a revelation soon. Now it’s time to watch Pretty Little Liars. That’s a start :)