Today marks the very beginning of living...truly in Italy. I spent the last two weeks getting settled, unpacking, clearing up mess back home, getting reacquainted, and resting (after that psycho move my entire life into a huge storage room). I am happy to report that it was a good decision but one that I never expected to receive such stress, grief and negative judgement from others. It was shocking really, I thought if anything I may find disbelief or some sort of support but instead it was the total opposite. Where I received support was from persons whom I never, ever expected and once again, where I sought out support, I had nothing but pain and drama. Today I start my life for me, not for anyone else and it is way over due. I hope you learn from my mistakes and make changes when they are due because life is too short to put up with bullshit, especially when you deserve better.
Now please, excuse me...it's time to walk myself up the street and indulge in a giant Sicilian saffron rice ball stuff with tomato-meat sauce and fresh peas that has been hand breaded and deep-fried to perfection!!!! I will be stuffing my face happily admiring one of Sicily's most amazing structures...La Cattedrale...the Cathedral...it is breathtaking!!! The church that both my older brothers were married in.
Arrivederci! See you later!
Life is meant to be experienced. Live life with open arms to the world. Very proud of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracy, you are always so supportive..like a sister. Big kisses, love you.
ReplyDeleteJulia,
ReplyDeleteI know I barely know you but I have to tell you -- I admire the fact that you moved to Italy. I love, love, love Italy. If I was still single, I would totally contemplate it. My sister & I discussed it. Either Italy or Spain! That would be my decision. The food is amazing in both, but we have family in Pamplona. So I will be checking in on occassion, with total envy.
So live it up sister! Have an extra saffron rice ball for me! Shit, that sounds so delish right now, I swear I am going to try to learn to make them at home this weekend!
Emily (Robidart) Rooney
PVHS '93