Welcome family and friends. I've found that no matter where I live or what language is spoken, it is still important for me to get my 8,000 words per day in (preferably in ENGLISH). I've managed to do this over the past month by calling my family sometime between 4-6pm, as I'm wrapping my day up at work. Of course that works great for me but my unlucky, yet very supportive and patient family is just starting their day at the office. You can imagine hearing me ramble my 6,000 words [give or take a few] first thing on a Monday morning (typically jammed into a span of 30 minutes) could become a bit much at times. Thus the reason for my blog. I get my words in (sort-of) and I can keep everyone up to date on what's going on in my world. Let me take this opportunity to apologize to those I have yet to respond to :).
FAIR WARNING: 'Strong' language may be used from time-to-time as it is necessary for me to paint you an accurate picture of my stories. Parental supervision is advised - we don't want my beautiful nieces picking up any words they should be saying until they are at least 6 or 7 years old ;)!
I would also like to use this blog as an avenue for me to practice my Italian. At each posting (so long as I remember) I will jot down a few words I've learned recently, or maybe a sentence or two! That's right... I'm almost able to speak a sentence... correctly!
Here is one I say on a daily basis -
"Scusi, parlo poco italiano y non ho capito. Parle inglese??"
Translation: Sorry, I speak little Italian and do not understand. Do you speak English?
OK, so I will start my first blog entry by sharing one consistent experience I've had while living here. It will be expressed in two points of view; the "glass half empty" and the "glass half full". Like most, I try and find the good in all experiences, but often find its a load of crap and take the experience for what it truly is - good or bad.
Glass half empty: Slow is an understatement.
Glass half full: Patience is prosperous.... [we shall see]
Love you all and promise to update you often.
Ciao for now,
Jamie
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Ok, my friend. This is the first offical blog that i'm following! I'm quite excited! Stories of your life in that far, far land are so intriguing to me. Please keep them coming. I'm living vicariously through you, so feel free to embellish if necessary. And by th way, I can't agree more about that nasty man and those pigeons. YUCK! Love ya! Cindy
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