24 hour countdown until Rome!

Today I woke up, and I instantly was shocked/so excited because Rome is one day away. I cannot believe its already here. I booked this trip 9 months ago so it has always felt like an eternity away.  Its come up on me extremely fast, now I hope  time will slow down so it doesn't fly by when Im there. I will soak up every moment and enjoy it as much as possible.   I have never been outside the United States so this is going to be a whole new world for me.  I've been told that living in another country opens up your eyes and changes your perspective on life.  I've just been living my little life over in Utah when there is such a BIG world out there hustling around that I never knew about.  Im so excited to burst from this bubble and explore one of the most ancient cities in the world.  To be honest, Im mostly overwhelmed due to lack of planning and preparing. All I have is a Frommers guide to Rome which is really handy for a tourist to know how to get around, and all what to see. But as far as studying, I have not scratched the surface. But it is ok, every morning when I wake up I told my girls Im going with that we will have a history lesson.  Im going to study everything out in detail of what we are going to see that day on my laptop, then teach it all to them.   This trip is going to be very educational.   I want to let my family know how much I love them, and how much Ill miss them.    asta lavista familia!!    Rome here I come!