Unexplainable Passion...explained

I know I have sooo much updating to do...but until I get to the school computers, I wont be able to because my computer is out of commission for the rest of my trip due to a snapped charger cord. :S But, in the meantime, I wanted to fill everyone in on a little secret. When you are in Italy, people here are more passionate. When you see people you know, you greet them and kiss them on both cheeks. People kiss passionately wherever the mood hits them...and it's beautiful because as much as I am NOT a PDA (public display of affection) kind of person....you know that they are caught in a moment, and it doesn't mean that it's going any further or they are going to start having intercourse right in front of you...it's just a passion-filled kiss. This is one of the romantic places in the world. No matter how much of a tight-ass you think you are, everyone here feels that they need to express their love. So, if you notice me returning my miss yous and love yous a little more passionately, it's because I can't help it. I've learned that as Americans, we have been taught that too much affection is bad. Well, I am not saying lets have a free for all, but I am going to be showing my love for everyone a little bit more. I feel like it's something that I have been missing out on. Why hide your love for other people? Not only is it great for you to show it, but it's great for them to receive it. So....the reason for my unexplained passion...has now been explained. And, oh, by the way....I love you.