tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294947342012-01-31T01:05:08.137-06:00My love of everything, anything Italian started back in Spring 2002. I am going to live my dream by moving to Italy in January 2007. I hope to inspire other people to follow their hearts to a place so magical and divine. This is the ride of my lifetime, jump on if you dare...katerinafiorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529986917184207174noreply@blogger.comBlogger1221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29494734.post-81615184662022937352007-09-22T00:03:00.000-05:002007-09-22T00:06:08.370-05:00

Moving on up....to WORDPRESS. I need a change of scenery. Here is my new link:Olio di Oliva e Sogni di VinoI hope you like it!!! Ci vediamo!

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Since being back in Chicago for only a few weeks these are the things I have done:-I have found temp job-learned how to use ebay (thanks Tina)-started working out again-from learning about ebay, I acquired tango shoesI was watching Oprah on the saddest day for our country, September 11th. I started to get into her show and grabbed some kleenex when it hit me, 'I can't be sad today something is

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I have recently entered the world of my childhood and being away for 8 mos surely changes my outlook on life in the States.-There is an obesity epidemic(does anyone else notice this?)-People are loud when sober as well in public places-There is WAY too much water in the toilet bowl-My friends say things like, "I'm only free Mondays and Wednesdays". or "How does next month look for you?"I sat in

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Quando tornato a nuovo?2 Settimane....non ti preoccupare.This has been my speech to all my friends....I have no words. I am not sad, I'm content. This life has given me the most incredible experiences a 26 year old could ask for. Good friends, good food, and good memories....I know it is a little sappy to say this but I seriously believe that Italia is inside me and I feel I will never leave

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I am now back in Firenze. It was hard leaving Elena and Piffi, very hard. Elena gave me a note with some money, saying thanks on how much I helped her. I almost started to cry in front of her but I saved that for when I walked around the property, Camporsevoli. Piffi drove me to the Chiusi station on the way(as usual) he told me stories. I thanked him whole-heartedly for the wine, (huge

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I am heading to the country once again.....I will be updating this blog upon my return.....Buon Vacanza!!!

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Is it a good sign or bad sign if you get pooped on by a pigeon while riding your bike?Let me know what you think.

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So after 3 weeks with the family in Bolgheri, I am back in my citta. It was a great 3 weeks, not too stressful. It was a vacation but their vacation, I understood this so I accepted my position. She thanked me whole -heartedly and kissed me goodbye yesterday as Guido drove me to Cecina to catch the train. As I was waiting for the train I was getting a bit sad cuz I know when I finally get back

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This morning I am off to the small town of Bolgheri to meet up with the fam. I am actually soooo excited to be on the beach. I miss the girls and am ready to get out of the Florentine heat.So when I am gone for these 15 days or so, I will NOT, repeat WILL NOT have internet connection. When you hear from me again it will be most likely at the end of August. Well I hope all my friends and

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Do you know what these are?? I have seen these creatures walking about the pool of Camporsevoli but never thought I would find them swimming IN the pool. I woke up early on Saturday Morning and went for an early swim in the grand pool of Camporsevoli. It was so peaceful and worth waking up for. As I was doing some side stroke laps, I notices these two little guys hanging on for dear life and

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I leave on Thursday morning for the country again. I will be happy to out of Firenze for awhile. I am getting sick of the same old scene I see day in and day out. The girls are great and I am glad it will be awhile until I get to be back in Florence alone again. I need to get away. I spent the day with Maria and Emma(her cugina). Carolina is still with Nonna Elvira and her other cugine,

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Thanks to my friend Tina, who is apparently better with counting than I am, I have actually been 6mos already. I will have lived here for 7 months altogether. CRAZY HUH???!! Thanks again Tina!!!

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I have been working with the girls for the past 3 days. I am beat. I am off now for 4 days total and I am enjoying it. It is hella hot but I am dealing with it as I usually do. I just except the fact that I will be sweating all day and I can't do anything about it.I have been trying to reflect a little here and there on my adventure as it is winding down. Very little because if I think too

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I have been constantly thinking about family these past few weeks. It makes me me wonder why I keep leaving them.Italy has made me who I am today, has made me conquer feats I never thought of achieving. A place where I meet people all over the world, old and new, come in and out of my life while I am living here. I find that even if you get annoyed with your parents, family, you will

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My friend Joan (above) has arrived in Firenze, this time while I am here as well. Italia is how we connected originally back in 2002. It is great to have her here and show her all the places that connect us.Yesterday I have Maria all to myself for the afternoon. She is so cute and sweet....my buddy. I am trying desperately to add these videos I took but it is taking so long on Youtube.....I will

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I am lucky to have the pool of Elena and Pifi at my beck and call. Alas even when I am in the pool these days it is like bath water. So not as refreshing as I hoped. But still I wouldn't give that option away for a second.These days it seems people have been on edge, perhaps because of the heat. I found out yesterday that Franco, the backbone of Lorenzaccio, passed away on Friday. He had

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Here are the flowers I bought when my Mom was here. They are blooming strong in the Florentine sun. Just like me I am pressing on and enjoying this adventure I call MY LIFE.Eccomi....A bit shorty short short...ehh it grows back....I am happy with it. Different and Chic!! It feels great, a change, change that I like. It makes me look skinnier. Always a plus. Maria was a little afraid it

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This weekend we bid farewell to our friend Lauren who went back to Texas for a few months. She will be returning in and around August to start school again. Although it was a rather emotional ride of a weekend, I was able to enjoy it with friends. On Friday I headed to Venezia for the Heineken Jammin' Festival to see Pearl Jam, The Killers...and many more. On my way there I am looking out the

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I have met incredible, strong, fearless women since this journey began. I have yet to talk about all of the above strong, fearless women in my life. So I thought I should give you all some insight on these acquaintances, long-term friends, connections at first sight, bosses, and teachers.I would like to start with the most recent encounter I had with Melinda, from Living in Florence. She and I

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Here is my brother with a pope. They got to talking and then headed to a bar outside the Vatican Museum. It was friend at first sight...Here is my brother after me driving my INCREDIBLE driving to Montalcino...He never screamed once. I love him.Here is where you have to park when you pick up your children after a school performance...Can you get out of that pickle???

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I was in San Casciano this weekend with the fam. It was a rather hectic weekend but I felt I accomplished a lot for V and the other English family that was visiting V and G. It has become more and more homey when I am with them. V definitely has changed her attitude towards me since my parents came. I'm glad it was a success!Do you ever think of people that you could have been nicer to back

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My parents and my brother are departing Italia as of 1:50pm from Roma. It was a fabulous vacation with my family. They got to meet most if not all of my friends except Simo and Paolo from Joshua. All of them were kind and sweet to my family. Even debbie downer...I noticed being on this vacation with my parents and my brother, that I LOVE them dearly obviously, but I think I might(if I can

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In true fashion, I am going to introduce all my blogging friends, friends back home, and family to amica mia, Francesca and her fabulous band, MagicBabyet.here is the link to their myspace music page: MagicBabyet MySpace MusicAlso this is their website, it is still under construction at the moment: MagicBabyetOn this site, you can hear her piercing, sexy voice and kick ass sound. She sings in

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These days have been extremely warm. Suitable weather for when my parents arrive this Friday. I have also been going to school for the past week trying to absorb as much italian and conversation as possible. And of course, I have been with the girls a lot as well. I have been enjoying the company of my friend Daniella at the seaside, as well as eating and drinking in Piazza Signoria. More and

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Today I felt like a kid jumping in the puddles on this rainy day. All of a sudden in the centro of Firenze it started pouring. Good thing I was inside Michael Collins having a beer and a grand ole chicken sandwich. Even though it was raining, and the fact I had to ride my bike home in the pouring rain, I was having a a great time. I was splashing thru puddles and found myself giggling out

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I have found having a group of guys as my friends my entire life, in every stage of my life has impacted me very much. Let me explain...My boys from high school were always asking me questions about how to ask out so and so for the homecoming dance, where to take their soon to be gf for dinner, and what kind of present should I get her for her bday/christmas. I always gave them honest answers

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So yesterday I thought it would be a better idea to pick the girls via l'automobile. BAD IDEA!! In the current mindset I was in it turned out to be a bad idea. The rest should make you all laugh or what to laugh at me(if you know how I am when I am nervous). It's pretty funny. Anyways, I got them in the car, alas my first mistake, make sure Maria has a chu chou aka pacifier. Couldn't find it

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For me, ora, I need to stop thinking. I need to think about where I am and where I have been to be able to be in this beautiful country. I have found myself way too often in my head instead of in a book, speaking italian, in the citta. I have become the thinker I always turn into when I find I need a change in my life. Although thinking is a good activity to do when you decide which way are

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Here are a few Spring Fotos I have taken these days.Great nite picture! I always seem to get one of these. The Duomo peaking thru. I saw this view as I was walking home Sunday afternoon. Gorgeous!San Minato Chiese sitting high like a nobleman on it's terrace looking down on the Fiorentini.The green is all around now. Everywhere I look I see flowers and matching green grass and trees.Did I

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Too many times I have thought about what is wrong with this job and rarely have taken anything good from this job and how it has effected my personality and way of thinking. Here are a few Life lessons I have written down one day on my way to pick up the girls. These are good traits I hope to hang on to once I leave here.Life Lesson #1Being able to accept peoples' attitudes around you without

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This is a story of an young girl who decided to one day open her heart to a family in Italy and help with their adorable little girls. Both were very attached to the mother in which was the plan for the au pair to make them comfortable with the surroundings while in her company. The father was a traveling salesman that worked many hours and was frequently away on trips. Leaving the family of

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I love this picture!! I took it in the park near our house. Are they cute???Carolina wearing her normal pjs with Nana's pjs, and of course, her tutu. So cute!!!

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V approached me today and told me that she thinks I am "crabby" and was disappointed from my performance on Sunday at her Aunt's house. She thought I could have played tag or ran away with her girls, when they were attached to her hip. Ok yes, I was a bit melancholy but again I hate when she puts this blame on me when she is the one who has a bad attitude at times.Anyway, that segwayed into my

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These days have been many times or not, time for reflection. Good reflection, meaning that I have previously let you all know that I have a choice to make about staying with the family I am working for. I have decided that I am going to leave my post as the "best nanny in the world". I feel that my time there has been well overdue. So my clarity in this decision is of all the things I could

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Yesterday V asked me to let her know if I want to stay after September becuz if not she needs to start looking for new au pair from September on. WOW! I haven't thought about leaving since...oh last week...haha. That is because my Nana and Papa were here, brought me back to my roots. Anyway, I am thinking...well...if I leave in September I will not be achieving my goal of staying here a year

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The time with my grandparents came and went. Rather fast. It was a chance of a lifetime. I enjoyed myself so much, it seems such a surreal experience.I arrived in Milano with an anticipating attitude in seeing my nana and papa, and cugina Alina. We planned this whole trip out for them. It was something for Nana.I met Alina outside the train station and then we were off to Bellano. Bellano

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Friday started my Birthday weekend. I met my good friend Francesca in Bologna and had a fabulous time. She took me around Bologna and went shopping. She is such an inspiration to me. I really love that girl! Her music is fantastica!! I am so proud of my friend and enjoyed talking more deeply with her about life, love, and passions. I then headed back to Firenze on Saturday afternoon to get

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Everyday this week has been bellissimo!!! I love walking about amongst the tourists and enjoying the day as well. I rode my bike to the center this morning. Down the main Viale past Piazza Donatello, past Piazza Beccaria, and along the Arno. Gorgeous!!! Simply Splendid!! Everything I wished it could be for my upcoming Birthday. It is on Domenica, ma I am spending it on Saturday amongst

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Here I am, a week before my 26th Birthday, I wandered over to the Arno river this morning and found the Jean Louis David Hair Salon. I walked in and met Oliver. Spoke rather good inglese and we were off to back of salon. I sat down let him know what I wanted and he continued to tell me he thinks he should do a hair treatment to make my hair more shiny. Why not?He washed and massaged my head

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Read my VisualDNA™ Get your own VisualDNA™From my friend Cherrye. I thought it was fun to play. Enjoy. Buona Giornata!!!

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I spent the whole afternoon with Carolina and Maria. As we were watching Alice in Wonderland, this is what I saw. (Above) Then when Maria got a little fussy, Carolina moved her in this direction. (Below) Because she got 'calda'. "Mamma Mia, Maria, sono troppo calda."Even when they are screaming their heads off because they miss their Mom or don't want to get dressed, there are times I sit back

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I met a new friend on this past gorgeous Sunday. It was nearly 70 degrees!! So I was walking aroung Firenze in just what you see here in this picture. Her name is Sophia, a new au pair for one of V's friends, she is super sweet and enjoyed me escorting her around the citta. It is her first time in Firenze but she has lived in Germany for 9 years of her life. But now resides in Canada where

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This is what I am missing at home.....look at this precious angel. She can sit up all on her own. Look at her independent statue she gets from her Aunti Kate. I LOVE U ADDY!!!!!!

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How can I be sick with a view like this?? Yes this is viewed outside my window. I am very lucky!

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Mio Zio came to Firenze on Friday. I had him join us for a lovely dinner catered by my lovely friend Michelangelo at his lovely trattoria Lorenzaccio on Piazza della Signoria. My favorite Piazza in Firenze. :-) We started out with meats and cheese plate of proscuitto, salami, spicy salami, and formaggio. Then Giuseppe brought out a plate of bruschetta. THEN we ordered our own main course.

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Yesterday was the first time I picked up the girls with V's car. It was a great accomplishment for me. As I turned the corner of the small street where the school lies, a HUGE truck was in reverse trying to get out of the small street and eventually make it to the main road where the stoplight is. I said to myself, ok Katie where is a good place to manuever this car? Ok I wish I was a little

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I spoke with my friend Daniella last night about NYU masters program of Italian Studies that she is involved in. She explained how the woman that is her advisor is the director of this new and improved program. It is a very small program and she is open to letting people with different backgrounds of bachelors in this program because it is so small. I asked is she was easy to work with and kind

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I spent the weekend at the Grossi estate up the in hills a little past Porta Romana. I was in charge, in COMPLETE charge, on Friday night while i nonni went to a party. I helped them eat, (well Goelle cooked) and I FINALLY successfully changed Maria. OK ok ok...she was screaming a bit....but once I was done....she was happy as a clam. I put them to bed without a peep and I cuddled up with my

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Tina, my dear friend, is leaving Italy on Friday. To start a new adventure in Buenos Aires and her love of Tango will be there as well. She is a great spirit and friend, fast friends we became. It was so nice that I got to see her once more before she left Italia. I am so happy for her and her passions of love and TANGO!!! I wish you the best, sempre, Tina, You will always know where I am,

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Things sure have done a 360 here a casa. V has been very nice to me and grateful to being able to leave the house without crying children at the door begging her to stay. I successfully put both adorable girls to bed last night. YIPPPPPEEEE!!!!!I have attained the momentum to move on from the past week of stress and worrying, and I know NOW I am capable of achieving the goal I set for myself

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Today is better than yesterday. I got a good night's sleep and I feel like I am actually applying myself more than before in helping around the house. V caught me off guard yesterday morning when she said that I wasn't helping enough. In a way I believe she was right but again I feel like I am trying to consume a whole lot on what she wants me to do. Now I think I have got it.I am pulling

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This afternoon, I drove to and from the school. AND had only one stall (it wasn't on a hill either.) YEAH FOR ME!!! V said I could pick Maria up with the car but I think I will drive a few more times to be more sure of myself and the car. Complimenti per me!!!!!!!!

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I went to JJ Cathedral yesterday instead of going to class. It was a long weekend and I needed a day for myself. I decided I like JJ during the day because it is not as crowded and it quiet. I greeted Yvonne and Dany with a "Ciao and Buon Giorno" and then sat down to do my homework I didn't do. I worked on the verb tenses and looking up the verbs I use the most so I work them into my speaking

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We are sexy ladies.....One in Firenze, one on her way to Buenos Aires with Perugia still resting in her heart. Let's all wish this fabulous soul the best. Cheers!

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Perugia is a bellissima citta. I went this weekend to visit a great friend, Tina. She and I had a fabulous time. She showed me all the culture and the places she frequents for espresso, vino, and of course Tango. I danced Tango, and I loved it!! She has got me hooked. I hope to find the Tango community here in Firenze because I think it is a great way of meeting new people and dancing the

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It is February and I am feeling more and more comfortable with my new life here. From driving, to helping V with laundry and dishes, to speaking Italian to my friends(well going back and forth to english sometimes). It feels great!! I can't wait to see how this month pans out.Today I am traveling the 2 hours by train to visit Tina in Perugia. Should be a great time because she is taking to me

katerinafiorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529986917184207174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29494734.post-8359289838384120962007-01-27T09:42:00.000-06:002007-01-31T15:51:16.175-06:00

I am now online at casa di Orzalesi!! Finally! It was a simple process Guido and I had to synch. YEAH!! Anyways, here is the story so far....I spoke of the driving lessons before, well here we go.Valentina really wants me to try to get comfortable on the road, although it is a new experience for me because I am manual driver expert aka stick shift expert. I know how to drive, driving in

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It has been such a crazy week.The last post was supposed to be posted yesterday but becuz i dont have time to come to the internet cafe to check email and such...everything is a bit behind. Soon I hope to get internet in my house so I dont have to spend on my money via the internet.Allora, Today I drove with the driving school here in Firenze. It was a different and nervewrecking experience.

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It was great to see them on my webcam stasera. And of course seeing my ADDY!!! I am in love with her.Allora, oggi, ho parlata meglio ma ho bisogno piu confidence. Claudia, my teacher, told me to write down what we talked about today and then speak. Just get more confident in just speaking forgetting that everything has to be perfect.A great friend commented on my last post and said the most

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Mike asked if I wanted to speak italian with him last night. Yeah....and I shyed away like a little girl...running away from a relative who constantly kisses me. It is an ongoing battle with me. Should I speak or not? Damn it...sorry for the profane language. Alas I am a constant perfectionist on myself. I really want to stop this constant fear of sounding idiotic attitude towards talking

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I woke up feeling refreshed today. I am starting to make the girls bottles and the coffee in the morning. At least on the weekdays...It hasn't been too bad. I hate messing up but V always tells me if I did it wrong. I am feeling a little closer to her every day. Trying to again take it day by day, not letting somethings she says bother me from the day before. I am doing the best I can

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Yes I did it. I talked and talked and talked in class today. I didn't care if it was right o not. Claudia was very nice and corrected me when I was incorrect. Great start to my day!!!

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I started my (seems like 8th) italian classe. I venture to Centro Internazionale Studenti Giorgio La Pira, vicino Piazza Repubblica. I really like the class. Claudia is our insegnante(teacher) and she is very bubbly and helpful. I felt I was able to speak rather well at first. Then when it came to describe what we did over Capadonno(La Befana), I was speaking in a bunch of incomplete

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Talked with Simone from JT last night. It was good to see him and to hear his excitment for my return as well. He is happy for me that I am back and taking yet another risk. I mentioned to him how most of my close friends are in serious relationships or ready to be proposed to or living in the city, Chicago, working constantly trying to survive. (Not all of my Chicagoing friends). He asked me

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So I found my way back to my old stopping grounds today, Fiesole. Where my italian obsession bloomed into the pulsing beat in my life, ITALIA ITALIA ITALIA. I trudged up the steep streets in Piazza Mino and noticed the new and improved Piazza. They have been reconstructing for about 2 years or more. It looks great though. Still part of the Piazza is still being excavated...looks

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So On Thursday, (yes i know it is Saturday as I am writing this) I don't have internet that works on my computer here at the house. So the nice man Guido is lent me his computer to check my email stasera. Allora, on Giovedi I met up with a lovely lady named Tina, whom when I met her felt a instant connection. She is full of life and inspiration. I wish I had her language skills, hopefully

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I just want to point out, I am not an everyday kind of blogger. I can't write something everyday. I feel if I write something everyday I will bore you with my boring words. Well what happened the past 2 days....I learned how to cook a pork chop, make italian style coffee, and how to properly make a bed. V.has been very helpful. Not making me feel too stupid. I ask stupid things, but who

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Sunday night I went out for a walk around Firenze given I haven't the house since I arrived in Firenze. So I walked and walked and walked. It was a little misty out. Good thing I had a hood. :-) All the Christmas lights are along each street in the main center. The Christmas tree is still lit in Piazza Repubblica. I have never seen Florence like this. Everything is coming back to me now,

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Ciao Amici.....I have arrived. Sorry it took so long. I was in the country for a few days with the family and now I am with this wonderful family in FIRENZE. I have been in the country nearby San Casiano dei Bagni. In the most quietest place on earth. Took a scenic route to Firenze with Valentina and the lovely girls, Maria e Carolina. Perfetto. I feel I have made the right choice to come

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And I'm off. I just woke up from my last night in my house. A little sad but also a little liberating. I can't wait to get back Italia. It shall unfold before my eyes and I will report back promptly.Ciao

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From my 4th time to Italia. Think of happy thoughts around 7:30pm central standard time as that is when my flight takes off. I talked to Valentina and she will be picking me up at the airport. We will then drive to her country home in the Tuscan Hills. My dream is coming true again...being determined really pays off.a presto

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My family is the best! My friends are the best! My dad is the best! My mom is the best! MY NANA IS A GREAT LIAR!!!!! Everyone was in on it...and in true fashion I had no idea. Even my brother made me a video on my travels since and of all of us together, family! Family....so important! Never in my life I thought they would do this, because they hate to see me leave. Alas I had my first

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I drove stick shift with my friend Emmanuel tonight. IN TRAFFIC!!! I stalled at a stoplight about 4 times. Yea I was freaking out!!!! Emmanuel just told me to relax and listen to the car. Don't worry about the light or the 3 cars behind me. HAHA!! I got thru the light and the half hour I was in the car. Damn!! I asked him after I got back to my automatic car....How did you think I did??

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Well I told sognatrice that I would find words beginning with K, alas there aren't many words that start with K that I can think of. So I will use C as well. Ok with that?1. Kindness- I received such a reception during my last week at my job. A co-worker, make me a cake of the Italian Flag and in the middle it said "Buona Fortuna Katie". I received a gift certificate worth way too much. I

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Here is a my bellissima niece!!! I don't know what I'm going to do not seeing and kissing her chubby soft cheeks everyday.Thanks to Viaggiatore. I love this poem.Fate Fate happensSometimes unnoticed, Many times unassuming, Always for a reason.It can be overwhelming, Breathless,With a rush, Almost with tinge of hear.It can be overlooked Innocently, With no thought, All together a non-event.It

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Last night I drove around an empty parking lot with my new friend Emmanuel. Oh with his volkswagen,which is a stick shift. YES everyone, I have mastered the stick shift car!! (applause applause) I will be meeting with him hopefully once or twice more so I can get real comfortable. Alas that is my current and rather easy goal when driving stick shift. I will then set a goal for me to be

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Mike, one of the counselors that works in my office, said the sweetest thing to me today. It was his last day of the year because he is taking some time off to spend with his family, so this way the last day I had the pleasure of seeing him in the office. Greeting me with ever popular, "Hey Kiddo," I was sure going to miss him. He has a way with words. He is very wise and helpful whenever I

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There have been many things happening to me the last few days. First, I found a car with a stick shift car to practice on. I will be meeting with a nice young man named Manuela who is friend's with Luisa, who works with me. I hope to be pro at driving stick this time next week. Wish me luck.I got the sweetest email from Valentina this week. She is finally in her new home and now just trying to

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I know that my life will change a bit when I get back to Firenze. But I know for sure that my family is the most important thing in my life. Yes friends come and go, but my family is always there. I know I will make more and more friends upon my arrival. Cuz that is just how I am, I LOVE LOVE LOVE meeting new people. I like to hear their stories, how they fell in love with italy, how they

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Everytime I turn on the travel channel to my favorite show, Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown, she is always in Italy. Last night she was in Milan, Florence, Rome, and this morning she was in Venice. Everyday I wake up I feel more and more drawn to Italy. I am very content with my decision, once again. I know that something is over the Atlantic, past Barcelona, streaming by Monaco,

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I purchased the International Driving permit today. It took all of 10 min. I wish the citizenship process was just as fast. Now I need to find someone who has a stick shift car to practice on. Alas I have not found a kind soul to lend me their car to use. Any takers????? 41 DAYS BABY!!!!!!!!

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I was just informed by a fellow Italophile that NY Literary Agency is not as reliable as I made myself think. I am going to keep looking around for the right publisher. Grazie Mille Michelle! I will write more when I have researched more.

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I sent a portion of my manuscript to the New York Literary Agency this past week. I got a response back from them, that they received and it will take about 1-2 weeks for them to review it.How it works is after the read it and accepted it as something they can sell. They will start giving it to different publishers to look at and see if they want to buy the book. I don't pay the NY literay a

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I have bought my ticket!!!!! I leave January 3rd!!! Here I come, Firenze!!!!!

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Valentina emailed me today and answered more of my questions. She is fabulous!!Then I think to myself...WOW....is this really happening AGAIN!! Katie, can you do this?? Of course you can, why not? I need to experience life. But what about Addy, my adorable niece, im going to miss her. What about my Nana? I want to take her with me. No I can't Papa will miss her too much. Pack light kate. I

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Will be when I arrive in Firenze, bella citta. My favorite citta!!! I am still looking for a good ticket. So I talked to Valentina da Firenze yesterday on the phone at 7:30am my time. She was very bubbly and funny. I felt a great feeling talking with her. We seem like a great match. She explained the duties I will have with the girls, Carolina e Maria. They are in the process of moving north of

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Yes, the rumors are true. I found a family to work for and live with starting in January 07. I hope to be speaking with my new sister, Valentina, this weekend. Details to come....

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I was just reading on Expats in Italy about how this woman and her husband have obtained citizenship by going to the comune his grandfather was born in. I read and read and read and READ how she (or should I say her husband) did it. I read people complaining about the consulates all over the States, how slow they were, how inconsiderate they were or are, how they were just not helpful, how they

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Well...I almost have all the right paperwork for the good ole consulate, I mean Italia. My favorite place on earth. I am waiting for my Dad to get our certificates out of the safety deposit box, and I wrote to my Nana's home town to see if they can send me a similiar letter with proof she was born in Montefiorino just like Grandpa. Good news there. As for my book, well, I am still technically

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Not a lot of you know but I have written a book about my adventures of my summer in Firenze 2005. I got the idea to write about my life during that summer from my mother. She thought it would keep me busy while I was looking for a job once I returned to the States. I would tell her all my adventures on the seaside and on my excursions to Roma with Em, she said why not just write a great book

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Luciano wants more. I am such an idiot. I need to get more birth and marriage certificates leading from my great grandparents to me. It is such a pain cuz I wanted to send these delicate documents back to my Great Zio Lorenzo back in London asap. AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!I don't know what to do next. I don't want to give up cuz I am just so frustrated. BUT I REFUSE TO GIVE UP!!!!!!

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You Are ImpressionismYou think the world is quite beautiful, especially if you look at it in new and interesting ways.You tend to focus on color and movement in art.For you, seeing the big picture is much more important than recording every little detail.You can find inspiration anywhere... especially from nature.What Art Movement Are You?

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In my possession now is the original documents of my great grandparents. How amazing is that??? I plan on taking another day off soon so I can scurry down to the consulate and show my friend Luciano Oddo. I am certain I am in now. I will write more later but right now I need to dry my hair for work. Buona Giornata!!!a presto ragazzi

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Today, I received an email from my great Zio Lorenzo da Londra. He has agreed to send me the documents I need to hand in to the consulate to copy. WHOOOO HAAAAAA!!!! If you didn't read my post on Amici Over the Ocean about my Friday visit to the consulate here is what happened:I went there with the "replica's" of my great Grandparents birth certificates, it was notierized and everything.

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Nana and I went to an Italian language group Ieri sera. It was lovely seeing my Nana speaking her native lingua. SHE WAS SOOOOO HAPPY!!!! And that in return made me happy! The group consisted of a bunch of older people that seemed to be very well aquainted already. So we felt rather left out. Alas we did have a great conversation with a charming man named Gino and his sorella Julia. They were

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I am almost there. I just have to travel to Chi-town to the consulate on Michigan Ave. I received Nonna's birth certificate yesterday among all the other Labor day mail. I am so excited!!! Hope everyone has a great day!!!Ciao

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Here is my other Collage that is located right over my desk. I love looking at it. a presto

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Here is my favorite collages. I just finished it yesterday. I love looking at it. I know it is hard to read here but I love it! I have it hanging on my wall so I can see it everyday. The one with the saying is a collage facing me as a write this. I couldn't get a good picture of it because it is on a vertical bulletin board. I love this quote by my Professor of Philosophy, Dr. John Poling and

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I read an article in the newspaper yesterday about a friend of mine that was in a tragic car accident. The car in front of him drove over a piece and sheet metal and it was flung into his windshield and it struck him in the neck and head. Is our lives planned out?? Was there a no way he could've avoided this tragic accident?? Or was there a way or a choice he could've made that would've have

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HERE IS MY NIECE: ADDISON CHRISTINA BAEDKE BORN 7:03PM AUGUST 18TH, 2006, 7LBS, 20.5 IN LONG.I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM AN AUNT!!! ISN'T SHE JUST GORGEOUS!!!BELLISSIMA BAMBINA!!!

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