tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post4103511604217547767..comments2019-11-21T13:52:30.645-05:00Comments on Leaping Without a Net: Life in Italy: my 8-month updatesandrachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-7401103898280799432012-09-12T14:03:36.968-04:002012-09-12T14:03:36.968-04:00Hi Cara,
I just had a look at your blog as well, ...Hi Cara, <br />I just had a look at your blog as well, and it looks wonderful!<br /><br />Maybe the easiest way to get in touch is if you send me another message here, with your coordinates. I won't publish it but will instead email you back! sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-88272217655462801892012-09-12T06:25:03.671-04:002012-09-12T06:25:03.671-04:00Lovely blog. We have similar stories:). Mine is at...Lovely blog. We have similar stories:). Mine is at www.lacaravita.com. I was wondering, I don't know how to msg you on here, but I have a few questions to ask you. Let me know how I can msg you. <br />Thanks <br />CaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-41667931042139634252012-08-10T02:29:18.150-04:002012-08-10T02:29:18.150-04:00Ciaogirl, the hunt for the apartment continues! An...Ciaogirl, the hunt for the apartment continues! And thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to know that I have friends pulling for me!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-10695026682173131762012-08-05T19:29:55.400-04:002012-08-05T19:29:55.400-04:00Grazie for your heartfelt reflections Sandra! Your...Grazie for your heartfelt reflections Sandra! Your openness is refreshing. <br /><br />Those darn ol' reality checks just can't be ignored! I'm sorry you must uproot from your apartment in Monti. Any luck in your search? <br /><br />I'm still in aw of your life changing move to Roma. Sandra, you are living the dream that some of us will never realize... We're living vicariously through you... And as one of your most ardent followers, I must say you have accomplished so much... and in "only" eight months. Congratulations! <br />And "fingers crossed!Ciao Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744425762303273321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-61074681533853767482012-08-04T11:52:50.290-04:002012-08-04T11:52:50.290-04:00Hello Anne, I appreciate the hugs, prayers, and yo...Hello Anne, I appreciate the hugs, prayers, and your very kind words! It has been quite a time, these past 8 months -- and I'm sure you're feeling the same with your new life as well. Hope that is going smoothly!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-44906237410186936942012-08-03T17:01:11.890-04:002012-08-03T17:01:11.890-04:00Sandra, what a wonderful post about your new life....Sandra, what a wonderful post about your new life. I love your way of describing the differences in a way that does justice to living in another culture without sounding in the least whiny! And I am so impressed with how you are making your way and settling in, biting off manageable chunks...trusting that the leap that took you to Rome was right for you.<br /><br />I hope you soon find a new apartment to call home and can't wait to hear about it!<br /><br />Hugs and prayers coming your way :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16895228781070287366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-48711062958278488912012-08-02T03:24:00.183-04:002012-08-02T03:24:00.183-04:00Kathryn, I haven't yet -- I'm such a cowar...Kathryn, I haven't yet -- I'm such a coward! I know she won't be pleased. I have told her about work I'm doing for the Italian news agency, so I'm sure she suspects that I'm settling in!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-58238729447049821962012-08-01T23:04:54.906-04:002012-08-01T23:04:54.906-04:00Have you told your mom?Have you told your mom?Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-90608177391719918552012-07-29T13:04:34.317-04:002012-07-29T13:04:34.317-04:00Thanks, Anon!
Annie, things are going well althou...Thanks, Anon!<br /><br />Annie, things are going well although the apartment search is a challenge. Especially since I really like the apartment I'm now in. Sigh.sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-9966840459298660012012-07-28T07:03:56.561-04:002012-07-28T07:03:56.561-04:00I can't believe it's been 8 months already...I can't believe it's been 8 months already - time just seems to fly by. It sounds fascinating and I'm glad you've found writing work. Good luck with the apartment search!Anniehttp://www.slowtrav.com/blog/annienc/2012/07/photohunt_paintings.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-47905875723179819432012-07-27T16:15:22.235-04:002012-07-27T16:15:22.235-04:00Sandra, you're doing just fine. But then, I ne...Sandra, you're doing just fine. But then, I never had any doubt about that. What you said is very true: you never realize what you can do without, until you actually have to live without it. I've lived in four countries now, and that's been my experience as well. <br /><br />All best, Sandra. I look forward to reading your one-year anniversary posting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-81553953969834967792012-07-27T02:51:09.962-04:002012-07-27T02:51:09.962-04:00Hi Karen, that sounds fun! If you drop me an email...Hi Karen, that sounds fun! If you drop me an email, we can make a plan.sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-34416609008738077472012-07-26T19:30:43.470-04:002012-07-26T19:30:43.470-04:00It sounds fabulous, including the hiccups along th...It sounds fabulous, including the hiccups along the way :) I'll be in Rome in October - would love to meet up and hear more if you have time.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044031901234232534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-13804319520743350502012-07-26T13:48:11.073-04:002012-07-26T13:48:11.073-04:00Thanks so much, Jan -- that's very sweet! Palm...Thanks so much, Jan -- that's very sweet! Palma, I hope to see you here in December.<br /><br />Thank you Doug -- it's proving more challenging than I expected. But interesting.<br /><br />Hi Kathy, I have really been surprised at how little I even think of my things back in Canada -- furniture that I loved, some bits of art, even my own bed and linens. Mind you, I did bring a few of my most important treasures with me here to Rome -- so maybe that's all I really needed all this time.<br /><br />Thank you Susie! Sometimes I get so obsessed with all the things I still need to do, that I forget to think about my accomplishments!<br /><br />Hi Jane, things really have gone well - knock on wood. As you know so well, living in a foreign country isn't easy but it's really worth it.sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-18643683646503539262012-07-26T12:05:31.898-04:002012-07-26T12:05:31.898-04:00Sandra, I loved this update and found such a glimp...Sandra, I loved this update and found such a glimpse into your new life. Really it seems as if things have gone remarkedly well even with the complications and occasional frustration. I am so glad you have found some work even though it is not enough. You will survive far past the one year mark. And, I fully understand the experience of learning how much the things we think of as essential turn out not to be. Good luck with your apt.huntingJanehttp://www.janeandken.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-15498814770178260272012-07-26T10:20:34.356-04:002012-07-26T10:20:34.356-04:00Sandra, I am enormously impressed with what you ha...Sandra, I am enormously impressed with what you have accomplished, brava! It is really interesting to read about your everyday life and the trials and tribulations that go along with it.<br /><br />Good luck with your apartment search, I hope you will tell us all about it.Susie Lhttp://www.marklindsayart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-2917165274421134982012-07-26T09:26:12.290-04:002012-07-26T09:26:12.290-04:00Tremendously interesting, Sandra. Good luck with t...Tremendously interesting, Sandra. Good luck with the apartment search.<br /><br />DougDoug Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-44499584427372305842012-07-26T08:56:10.669-04:002012-07-26T08:56:10.669-04:00Hi Sandra, Happy 8 months Anniversary! It sounds ...Hi Sandra, Happy 8 months Anniversary! It sounds like you have established the beginnings of some long lasting roots in your new Italy life. I liked your comments about not missing/needing your "things" as much as you thought you would. Sometimes I wish I could unload things but am also afraid to let go. And thank goodness for Skype so you can stay in touch with your good friends in Canada. I'm sure they miss you a lot too.<br /><br />I'm so happy to hear that you are doing well and I am excited for what the future still holds for you in Italy. Hope you find a great new apartment.Trekcaprihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514234232496935308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-29529340035199191322012-07-26T08:39:18.220-04:002012-07-26T08:39:18.220-04:00You have made an amazing adjustment! I hope you ar...You have made an amazing adjustment! I hope you are there in December when we are there with J&P so we can finally meet!Palmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-58200117080033045082012-07-26T08:11:55.958-04:002012-07-26T08:11:55.958-04:00What a wonderful post! You make me feel so proud t...What a wonderful post! You make me feel so proud to be your friend!<br />Brava, cara!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00945201705646852636noreply@blogger.com