Saying Arriverderci

I was just thinking about all the goodbyes/see you laters that I have to do and I instantly got the Boys2Men version of 'Yesterday' in my head.."It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday"

I swear my life plays out in song. What would be my song this week? Um...I'll get back on that one.

So I just wanted to put a little note to let everyone know that I am doing ok. For those that don't know already, I'm moving back to Houston in December. It's time!

I've cherished and appreciated the past 5 years living in Rome. It's been amazing. Many friends that I have made here are lifelong. I've truly felt the love in the past week as many have been there supporting me in this transitional and emotional time. I thank you again guys! Grazie mille.

It's rainy in Rome right now and although the sky is grey and gloomy, I can't help myself and stare at everything. I'm gonna put together a slideshow of my favorite things in Rome. I'll try to get new pics also so that I can revisit those places. I'm thinking about taking a couple trips in the next few weeks. Thank goodness for cheap trains!!!

I'm so grateful to have had this time and experience. I lived La Bella Vita for a short while.

Now I think about my return to Houston and the work that I also get to jump back into. Am I a dork? I'm dreaming about work. I'm excited! I love nursing and can't wait to get back into it again full time. I'm even thinking about travel nursing again. It's time. I first thought about it in nursing school. Then I thought of it as an escape and then it was an idea to share and offer opportunity for creative growth. Now it's all about me again. It's time to think of myself again. I'm worth it! The world is a big beautiful place. Europe has given me many blessings and it's time soon to see what the US holds for me.

Wish me luck!

In bocca al lupo! ....Crepi.

Unafraid

I am an open book. I've never shied away from life, feelings or love. I am proud to admit that I need people. I express myself openly! I am not afraid.

Life has thrown me a surprise and one that I must accept and continue on. My experiences, my knowledge & education, family and friends are my pathway. I live in the now and acknowledge the past for it is what makes us who we are.

Nothing is perfect. I know that I am a beautiful person inside and out, I am loved, blessed, intelligent, and kind. I am strong. I know that whatever comes my way that I can process it and proceed ahead. I have faith. I believe in a higher power.

I will get through this.

Vance will be back tomorrow!!!!

I've started to forget what he looks like! Too long! Libya and Houston. I know he's gonna end up leaving again for work next month but he hasn't verbalized that yet! I'm kinda psychic like that! Nah, not really, it makes logical sense thats all.

He's bringing lots of goodies back. Poor angel is being treated like a pack mule! And it's not all for me!!

I have a couple surprises waiting for him! Hehehehe!

***Miss you amore! Have a safe flight home!***

Found Magazine

While in Dublin, Amy and I were persuaded off the street into a church where a small group from Michigan where holding a literary reading! Sounds intriguing, right? You wouldn't believe that when we entered, a guy was swallowing swords! Then he did the same with a long screwdriver and a jagged medieval sword and finally he ATE a long balloon!!!! That'll be an interesting deposit in the morning!!! So anyway, back to the literary event. This guy Davy was reading from his magazine and recently published book of the same material. It is called Found. Basically for years this guy, friends and family and now strangers from all over are finding scraps of paper/pictures whatever and collecting them. Davy changes the names of some and then posts/publishes them. His talented (... & handsome) brother Peter even used these findings as inspiration for songs. So far "Bus or Beer" and "Booty dont stop" are my favorites.

I'm not sure that I agree with this concept 100%, but its very touching,humorous and sweet more often than not. I would think that some people recognize these misplaced/tossed aside/throw away items. Makes you think again what you put down on paper and throw away! you never know where it might end up!!!

We're on YouTube

We are the Amazing Grace Gospel Choir!

We performed Oct 5,6 & 10 at Santa Croce dellla Gerusalemme in Rome for the event of 'Bibbia Girno e Notte (Bible Day And Night).