Student Visa!

So, as for many of you know, I've been stressing out about getting my passport/visa back in time for my flight. My appointment was 2 weeks ago, and while there the lady asked when my flight was and told me that I may not get my visa back in time, despite being told over the phone 2 weeks earlier that it would only take 14 days. So I finally called yesterday and my visa was ready! I intern out by The Grove, and the Italian Consulate is in Santa Monica on Wilshire. It was a mad dash to the consulate (they close at 12:30) on my lunch break, but I got there in time and was so excited when the gentleman handed me back my passport with a fancy new student visa sticker in it. I wanted to jump up and down, but I contained myself just long enough to let out a little shriek of excitement when I got back into my car.

All the pieces are coming together. Got my extra battery for my DSLR. Bought my suitcases. Now just left to pack it all up!