Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Every end is a new beginning....

Well, as they say, my time has come. I honestly can’t believe so much time has gone by but October 31st marked my last day at Toscana Saporita.

Wow.

Honestly, it’s somewhat surreal to finally see it on “paper.” This town, this job, this lifestyle has been such a dominant force around me for the last 7 months that I think it’s going to be really strange to be without it. What will I do without seeing Anto on the couch every morning before work? Who’s going to light up the kitchen every day like Sa? Who’s going to bust my balls every night like Ila? =) And more importantly, where will I go to get my espresso “corrected”? [hah! Time to get an espresso machine =)]

Honestly, this was an experience that I wouldn’t have had any other way. I’ve met some amazing people, made some amazing food, drank some amazing wine, and seen a world outside of everything I thought I knew. I’m truly grateful to everyone who helped shape my time in Tuscany and I say from the bottom of my heart that each and every one of them will always have a home wherever I am.

As for the next move, my parents have FINALLY come to visit, so the next three weeks’ll be spent exploring Italy with them. Some of it I’ve seen, some of it’s totally new, but ALL of it’ll be an adventure. Lets see how good my Italian’s gotten!

Ciao Ciao!!

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