Olio di Oliva e Sogni di Vino: Summer has arrived

Olio di Oliva e Sogni di Vino

Passion for Italy, Language and Wine

Summer has arrived

I was ready for it a few weeks ago when it was chilly and raining, but it's here and I have to deal with the heat yet again. I know when it is heating up when wearing jeans at night can be uncomfortable. When bringing a jacket or scarf just in case it will be chilly can be either a good thing or a sweaty thing. Usually when I head up to the hillside towns of Tuscany do I bring a light jacket just to keep warm as the sun starts to set.

I have been going through some blue periods lately. Feeling a bit down perhaps because I need a vacation or a weekend on the seaside to rejuvenate my body and mind. And whenever I feel this way, not sure of myself and feeling a bit, blahh, my Boppa appears to me. I feel a presence when I need it. These days he is appearing to me in the clouds. He floats across the sky and gives me peace of mind. It has been almost 10 years since his death and I am still brought to tears when I see him looking down on me.

I am constantly trying new things in these days, going out with new people and learning more about myself. I think as much as it sucks seeing most of my friends with a summer romance, I am happy being able to learn more how to handle myself in certain situations. As I read from a friend of mine, "learn to be ok with being alone. I would rather be alone than accept an unacceptable from another person".

I really have hope that things start pushing forward and things start manifesting in my direction. My hope is also to head to the beach sometime soon. I really need to a break from teaching and running ragged around the city.

I want this...