Olio di Oliva e Sogni di Vino: A Day of Reflection

Olio di Oliva e Sogni di Vino

Passion for Italy, Language and Wine

A Day of Reflection

I went for a walk after my young 19 year-old student cancelled our lesson today, I went to my favorite spot near my house to de-cleanse and sit still for a moment. Giardino dell'Orticoltura. It just about 5 minute walk from my house and I find it calms me. Especially today since the weather is incredibly bearable which is strange but appreciated for this time of year in Florence. I got to the top of the hill and looked out over Florence. I sat down on a bench and began to reflect. Looking around the rolling hills surrounding Florence, I still can't believe I am still here, I thought to myself. It will be 2 years in a few weeks since I first moved permanently to Florence. The trees above me waved as the cool summer wind blew off their leaves. I reflected on how much I have accomplished since arriving. I really am proud of what I have done and become. I truly feel this is where I belong. There are of course some days I get down and don't think I can do it anymore. But then those days pass and I move forward toward brighter and happier days.

There are many things I have been pondering these days on how much longer I can teach English. A little known fact about me, I have never stayed longer than 1 year and a half a job before. Needless to say it is almost a half and I am starting to get antsy. I honestly can't leave this job now because it is my only source of income, but I know there's got to be something else out there for me to do.

Bodybalance has come to a halt because the gym that wanted to hire me is a bit further out of Florence than expected. So unless I am able to purchase a motorino, I will have to say 'no thanks' at the moment. Too bad though because the facility was a very nice one. The gym that is close to my house still hasn't contacted me. So the fingers are still crossed.

As the summer days pass, I am reminded that I really have made a life here. On my own. Nothing to be discouraged about that I am still not doing what I want to do after all these years. I soon will jump over that threshold and find the perfect place for me in this world. To encourage, motivate and inspire people. Bodybalance will for sure be in my future, I just know it!