I am sorry I have been such slacker these days with my blog.  I apologize for not keeping up to date.  I have been traveling back and forth to Lucca 3 times this week because well....I accepted the job in Lucca!  I am taking one moment at a time with this job.  I had my doubts because they told me they wanted me to move to Lucca.  "I don't want to live in Lucca." They compromised with my thoughts and told me I can do some marketing work from Florence.  So yes.  The time has come to finally find myself an apartment.  I called upon my friend Antonella who rents apartments and she has found a two bedroom for me and Laura.  I will visit it on Monday with Laura. 

I have been dealing with the thought of working and commuting to and from Lucca every day, for at least the beginning of my training and then I will be able to work from home calling the students.  I like it because it feels like I am actually doing something during the day.  Even though working from home is a steal, I also love to be moving.  My family can attest to this.  So I am again taking it day by day.

My friends have really been there for me.  Especially Laura.  I have had a few down days and I really needed to talk and I felt much better after the fact.  Then there are times I can confide in myself, which is even better.  The doubts come and go, I welcome them and then they depart, and I feel that I have taken control of my life.  I feel that these months have brought me to place of pure independence.  I never thought I could reach such a level, alone.  

I want to send love and kisses to my family, Mom, Dad, Jenny, Jay, Addy, Emmy, Bryan, Nana, Papa, and my dear cousins who came and go to experience Florence through my eyes if only for a day.  I will see you all very soon!!

Love you!

a presto amici!