Comments on: Changing Your Life One Glass of Wine at a Time http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/ Living and Traveling in Calabria, Italy Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:19:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Anne http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5280 Anne Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:48:24 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5280 Congratulations and what beautiful photo. So pleased you feel grounded, wish I felt like that! Amazing what a place can do to you :-)   <strong><em>Thanks and I wish you felt that way, too.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Anne’s last blog post..<a href="http://anne-arnott.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-holiday-time.html" rel="nofollow">Its Holiday Time......</a></em></abbr> Congratulations and what beautiful photo.

So pleased you feel grounded, wish I felt like that! Amazing what a place can do to you :-)
 
Thanks and I wish you felt that way, too.
 
Anne’s last blog post..Its Holiday Time……

]]> By: qualcosa di bello http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5278 qualcosa di bello Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:04:30 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5278 what a lovely greeting on opening your blog...2 gorgeous smiling faces!! you can bet my life has changed since my first visit to italy...so much from my cooking to my career (i went back to college to pursue a completely different path) & have not regretted a moment of it!   <strong><em>How sweet. Thanks. I am also a MUCH better chef than when I came here. It is SO fun cooking here.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>qualcosa di bello’s last blog post..<a href="http://ognipiacere.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-word.html" rel="nofollow">one word</a></em></abbr> what a lovely greeting on opening your blog…2 gorgeous smiling faces!!

you can bet my life has changed since my first visit to italy…so much from my cooking to my career (i went back to college to pursue a completely different path) & have not regretted a moment of it!
 
How sweet. Thanks. I am also a MUCH better chef than when I came here. It is SO fun cooking here.
 
qualcosa di bello’s last blog post..one word

]]> By: LuLu http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5277 LuLu Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:33:44 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5277 Congratulations Cherrye! :) Wow, three years! Italy definitely seems to suit you!! I'm so glad that I stumbled onto your blog when I did because your story, your experiences, remind me that anything is possible if you just embrace it and do it! I send you my prayers of continued happiness always. I can't wait to finally meet you when I'm in Italy again!!   <strong><em>Me, either, Lulu. I hated we missed each other last summer. I hope to hear about your Italian move soon.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>LuLu’s last blog post..<a href="http://calabrisellamia.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/prayers-for-abruzzo-how-you-can-help/" rel="nofollow">Prayers for Abruzzo / How You Can Help</a></em></abbr> Congratulations Cherrye! :)
Wow, three years! Italy definitely seems to suit you!! I’m so glad that I stumbled onto your blog when I did because your story, your experiences, remind me that anything is possible if you just embrace it and do it! I send you my prayers of continued happiness always. I can’t wait to finally meet you when I’m in Italy again!!
 
Me, either, Lulu. I hated we missed each other last summer. I hope to hear about your Italian move soon.
 
LuLu’s last blog post..Prayers for Abruzzo / How You Can Help

]]> By: j http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5276 j Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:41:51 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5276 So, do you think living in Italy has made you more laid back or just getting older and more settled? By the way did you get the email I sent you about my son?   <strong><em>That is a great question, J. I'm not sure. Maybe the combination? I do hope to keep "that" with me, though wherever I go. Did get your email re: son and have resopnded and sent out "feelers!"</em></strong>   So, do you think living in Italy has made you more laid back or just getting older and more settled? By the way did you get the email I sent you about my son?
 
That is a great question, J. I’m not sure. Maybe the combination? I do hope to keep “that” with me, though wherever I go. Did get your email re: son and have resopnded and sent out “feelers!”
 

]]> By: Kim B. http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5274 Kim B. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:10:55 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5274 That *is* a gorgeous photo. I love your Mom's comment, it's so sweet. Our families definitely miss us being nearby, huh. It's curious. My first experience living abroad as an adult was in Hungary, the year I was 23-24. It's hard to think how it changed me, because by now that's just such a part of my background I can't imagine it any other way. I should ask some friends who knew me before and after . . . Congratulations on three years in la bella Italia . . .   <strong><em>Yea, it is hard to say how Paris changed me. I was young then, too. I think Paris made me more confident-like if I could do this in French, I can do anything in my own language. lol</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Kim B.’s last blog post..<a href="http://sassiland.typepad.com/sassiland/2009/04/and-then-martha-graham.html" rel="nofollow">And then, Martha Graham</a></em></abbr> That *is* a gorgeous photo. I love your Mom’s comment, it’s so sweet. Our families definitely miss us being nearby, huh.

It’s curious. My first experience living abroad as an adult was in Hungary, the year I was 23-24. It’s hard to think how it changed me, because by now that’s just such a part of my background I can’t imagine it any other way. I should ask some friends who knew me before and after . . .

Congratulations on three years in la bella Italia . . .
 
Yea, it is hard to say how Paris changed me. I was young then, too. I think Paris made me more confident-like if I could do this in French, I can do anything in my own language. lol
 
Kim B.’s last blog post..And then, Martha Graham

]]> By: Alex http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5273 Alex Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:05:38 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5273 Congrats Cherrye, and here's to many more years in Italy! Best, Alex   <strong><em>Thanks, Alex.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Alex’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogFromItaly/~3/ghAki2WSiFg/" rel="nofollow">An Email from an Italian Minister, Almost!</a></em></abbr> Congrats Cherrye, and here’s to many more years in Italy!

Best,

Alex
 
Thanks, Alex.
 
Alex’s last blog post..An Email from an Italian Minister, Almost!

]]> By: nyc/caribbean ragazza http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5272 nyc/caribbean ragazza Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:47:58 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5272 Happy Anniversary (nice photo btw). I so know what you mean. My whole attitude has changed since moving here a year ago. I'm still a little uhm "intense" at times but someday I will have a house in the country and relax. ha   <strong><em>Yea, maybe I boasted myself too much. I get stressed, too... maybe the country does help.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>nyc/caribbean ragazza’s last blog post..<a href="http://sistergirltales.blogspot.com/2009/04/flashback-friday-whatever-happened-to.html" rel="nofollow">Flashback Friday – Whatever happened to Maxwell?</a></em></abbr> Happy Anniversary (nice photo btw). I so know what you mean. My whole attitude has changed since moving here a year ago.

I’m still a little uhm “intense” at times but someday I will have a house in the country and relax. ha
 
Yea, maybe I boasted myself too much. I get stressed, too… maybe the country does help.
 
nyc/caribbean ragazza’s last blog post..Flashback Friday – Whatever happened to Maxwell?

]]> By: Jennifer Rafferty http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5271 Jennifer Rafferty Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:26:46 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5271 With all that you have said here, I am now looking even more forward to my two weeks in Italy this coming October! Living abroad definitely changed me for life, Cheerye. I was in Spain for two years back in the 90s, and I have to admit that since my return, I have never quite felt like I belong in the US. Things like being rushed in restaurants by waitstaff, and the general attitude about "vacation time" in the workplace bother me a lot. On a more positive note, I like who I have become as a result of my time abroad. Time in Spain opened up my world view, connected me with some incredible friends, and it has made me empathetic in my work with immigrant communities in this country.   <strong><em>Those are great traits you picked up in Spain. Brava! I can't wait for your trip, either. It will be great.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Jennifer Rafferty’s last blog post..<a href="http://carmeloorlando.blogspot.com/2009/04/curinga-where-you-least-expect-it.html" rel="nofollow">Curinga Where You Least Expect It</a></em></abbr> With all that you have said here, I am now looking even more forward to my two weeks in Italy this coming October!
Living abroad definitely changed me for life, Cheerye. I was in Spain for two years back in the 90s, and I have to admit that since my return, I have never quite felt like I belong in the US. Things like being rushed in restaurants by waitstaff, and the general attitude about “vacation time” in the workplace bother me a lot.
On a more positive note, I like who I have become as a result of my time abroad. Time in Spain opened up my world view, connected me with some incredible friends, and it has made me empathetic in my work with immigrant communities in this country.
 
Those are great traits you picked up in Spain. Brava! I can’t wait for your trip, either. It will be great.
 
Jennifer Rafferty’s last blog post..Curinga Where You Least Expect It

]]> By: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5270 Michelle | Bleeding Espresso Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:51:16 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5270 Auguri! I can't believe it's been three years already! I remember my three-year anniversary like it was yesterday...and *that* was almost three years ago. Gah!   <strong><em>Crazy, huh?</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Michelle | Bleeding Espresso’s last blog post..<a href="http://bleedingespresso.com/2009/04/goodreads-social-media-for-booklovers.html" rel="nofollow">GoodReads: Social Media for Booklovers</a></em></abbr> Auguri! I can’t believe it’s been three years already! I remember my three-year anniversary like it was yesterday…and *that* was almost three years ago. Gah!
 
Crazy, huh?
 
Michelle | Bleeding Espresso’s last blog post..GoodReads: Social Media for Booklovers

]]> By: Judith in Umbria http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5269 Judith in Umbria Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:03:02 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5269 I have nothing quite so attractive in my Italian life as you have, but similar reductions in stress. Dramatic results, really.   <strong><em>Ha! Very funny. Enjoy your trip home!!</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Judith in Umbria’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.judithgreenwood.com/thinkonit/words-i-wish-i-had-never-learned/" rel="nofollow">Words I wish I had never learned</a></em></abbr> I have nothing quite so attractive in my Italian life as you have, but similar reductions in stress. Dramatic results, really.
 
Ha! Very funny. Enjoy your trip home!!
 
Judith in Umbria’s last blog post..Words I wish I had never learned

]]> By: Michelle http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5266 Michelle Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:26:35 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5266 What an inspiring read on a saturday morning. Thanks Cherrye. PS: What a good looking couple!   <strong><em>Why thank you, Michelle! He's a keeper.</em></strong>   What an inspiring read on a saturday morning.

Thanks Cherrye.

PS: What a good looking couple!
 
Why thank you, Michelle! He’s a keeper.
 

]]> By: Nadia http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5265 Nadia Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:35:43 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5265 Congratulations! Just stumbled across your blog recently. My grandparents are from Calabria and I have many cousins that live there. We haven't visited yet but will when our little ones are a bit older. I can't wait to visit Italy.   <strong><em>Wow. That is great. I'm glad you found me. I hope to hear more about your Calabrese grandparents.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Nadia’s last blog post..<a href="http://mythoughtsramblingsandmusings.blogspot.com/2009/04/weather-has-finally-turned.html" rel="nofollow"></a></em></abbr> Congratulations! Just stumbled across your blog recently. My grandparents are from Calabria and I have many cousins that live there. We haven’t visited yet but will when our little ones are a bit older.

I can’t wait to visit Italy.
 
Wow. That is great. I’m glad you found me. I hope to hear more about your Calabrese grandparents.
 
Nadia’s last blog post..

]]> By: Marie http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5264 Marie Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:04:30 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5264 Congratulations! You make a beautiful couple. I hope you enjoy many years of good health and happiness!   <strong><em>Thanks, Marie.</em></strong>   Congratulations! You make a beautiful couple. I hope you enjoy many years of good health and happiness!
 
Thanks, Marie.
 

]]> By: Marmie http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5262 Marmie Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:27:42 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5262 This is what I am thinking....that I would LOVE to read a post by Peppe, stating the above about living in the states!   <strong><em>Oh, Mom...</em></strong>   This is what I am thinking….that I would LOVE
to read a post by Peppe, stating the above about
living in the states!
 
Oh, Mom…
 

]]> By: Joe@italyville http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5261 Joe@italyville Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:27:20 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5261 I'm with you Cherrye... I became much more laid back when I lived there. You learn to deal with things and accept the way things are done. Unfortunately I'm back to being not so laid back here in the States! Happy Anniversary!   <strong><em>I know. If I had a dime for every time I heard, "Mah... What can you do?" ... </em></strong>   <abbr><em>Joe@italyville’s last blog post..<a href="http://italyville.com/2009/04/sopressata/" rel="nofollow">Sopressata</a></em></abbr> I’m with you Cherrye… I became much more laid back when I lived there. You learn to deal with things and accept the way things are done. Unfortunately I’m back to being not so laid back here in the States! Happy Anniversary!
 
I know. If I had a dime for every time I heard, “Mah… What can you do?” …
 
Joe@italyville’s last blog post..Sopressata

]]> By: Ciaochowlinda http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5260 Ciaochowlinda Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:35:25 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5260 Yes, you two make a very handsome couple. Italy does change you and makes you re-evaluate the beauty in life.   <strong><em>Grazie.</em></strong>   <abbr><em>Ciaochowlinda’s last blog post..<a href="http://ciaochowlinda.blogspot.com/2009/04/chocolate-amaretti-cake.html" rel="nofollow">Chocolate Amaretti Cake</a></em></abbr> Yes, you two make a very handsome couple. Italy does change you and makes you re-evaluate the beauty in life.
 
Grazie.
 
Ciaochowlinda’s last blog post..Chocolate Amaretti Cake

]]> By: carol http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5259 carol Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:24:04 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5259 I forgot to mention that that's a gorgeous picture of you both.   <strong><em>Thanks, Carol!</em></strong>   I forgot to mention that that’s a gorgeous picture of you both.
 
Thanks, Carol!
 

]]> By: carol http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5258 carol Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:21:59 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5258 Oh Cherrye...... All the reasons you just mentioned are why I love being in Italy.......I just wish I had realized it when I was your age....but better late than never, right? Can't wait to come back.   <strong><em>Absolutely. Hope you can make that summer trip!</em></strong>   Oh Cherrye……
All the reasons you just mentioned are why I love being in Italy…….I just wish I had realized it when I was your age….but better late than never, right? Can’t wait to come back.
 
Absolutely. Hope you can make that summer trip!
 

]]> By: Stellina http://my-bellavita.com/2009/04/17/get-to-know-yourself-in-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 Stellina Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:54:28 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=1663#comment-5257 wow, just this morning my italian husband and i were talking about how much more calmer we are now then when we first came to live here 2 years ago. We were so stressed out in the states. Now we are like, well if we don't finish (our current project) there's always tomorrow. That's Italy.   <strong><em>Ha. I know. Isn't that funny. I still am a tad more uptight than my husband, though.</em></strong>   wow, just this morning my italian husband and i were talking about how much more calmer we are now then when we first came to live here 2 years ago. We were so stressed out in the states. Now we are like, well if we don’t finish (our current project) there’s always tomorrow. That’s Italy.
 
Ha. I know. Isn’t that funny. I still am a tad more uptight than my husband, though.
 

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