tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post1761452222113943173..comments2012-10-12T12:02:46.962-07:00Comments on ...something to be: I want...Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219773943713325978noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post-54694310191029628092007-07-02T13:17:00.000-07:002007-07-02T13:17:00.000-07:00Cleo - I must remember this: What you believe you...Cleo - I must remember this: What you believe you will achieve!!! You might need to keep reminding me of that for a while! lol<BR/><BR/>NYC - you virgos and your lists! ;-) I'm not looking forward to working and studying, but I know it's the only way I'll learn. I'm sure you will recall the more technical stuff once you get all settled in Canada.<BR/><BR/>I cannot believe our lack of vacation time in the states. Two friends think I'm being unreasonable when I say I want a job with more time off. But I've seen companies out there who offer it, now I just have to get a foot in the door at one of them!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219773943713325978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post-80011125843636323422007-07-02T07:04:00.000-07:002007-07-02T07:04:00.000-07:00I'm big on making lists (is it a Virgo trait?)., I...I'm big on making lists (is it a Virgo trait?)., I think it really helps. <BR/><BR/>Taking formal Italian classes can be tough when you are working. The last thing you want to do is homework. However, I have learned so much and retained more than I thought. I haven't taken classes in months because of my work schedule, so I have forgotten some of the more complicated verb tenses. I hope I will pick things back up once I move. <BR/><BR/>Only two weeks vacation is outrageous. The U.S. takes the least amount of vacation days in the industrialized world. sad.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post-2627592663412501362007-06-29T22:22:00.000-07:002007-06-29T22:22:00.000-07:00Kathy, it sounds like we are in the same space rig...Kathy, it sounds like we are in the same space right now. l almost felt like l was reading a post to myself!!! <BR/>My suggestion would be to definately enrol in an italian class as learning something new will give you a sense of happiness and accomplishment. It will also not leave you too much time to dwell on those things that you rather not dwell on. <BR/>When you write your goals down make sure you are specific and come from a feeling place and are timed for when you want them. Then stay focused on what you want not on what you dont want. This will draw it to you quickier. (l might post on this soon).<BR/>What you believe you will achieve!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post-84656041779114234732007-06-27T13:25:00.000-07:002007-06-27T13:25:00.000-07:00Sognatrice - I have to remember that, "piano, pian...Sognatrice - I have to remember that, "piano, piano". Sometimes I get impatient and want everything to happen RIGHT NOW! I do believe that things happen as they are supposed to, but I tend to try to hurry them along. Thanks for the reminder to enjoy!<BR/><BR/>Carole - That's great that you're re-learning Italian, I'm sure it will all come back to you soon!<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure of the best way to teach it. I want to learn the correct grammatical way to speak it, but at the same time, I want to know the conversational form of it. I suppose it will all happen eventually, especially since I can ask all the fluent Italian speakers around here for help!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your support!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219773943713325978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post-69329518879847136412007-06-27T12:26:00.000-07:002007-06-27T12:26:00.000-07:00Kathy, I live in Kansas City, Mo. since 1969.When ...Kathy, I live in Kansas City, Mo. since 1969.<BR/>When I emigrated from a small town in Sicily, I didn't speak any English, but I had no choice but learn it. Then it became my first language and Italian my secondary.<BR/><BR/>I finally got it back and I'm hoping in time to be speaking both equally well! It helps in that I'm teaching others Italian. (not formally).<BR/><BR/>Isn't it funny, how we learn differently? Some people are great at conjugating the verbs, but can't understand when it is spoken to them. I'm trying to figure out the best way to teach it.<BR/><BR/>You remind me of myself, only about 10-15 yrs. younger, with your wish list.<BR/><BR/>Good luck, keep your goals in front of you and they will become reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352731754914524208.post-21600336594658869792007-06-27T10:57:00.000-07:002007-06-27T10:57:00.000-07:00I'm a list maker too. Sometimes it helps just to g...I'm a list maker too. Sometimes it helps just to get it out there, to see it in front of you. It sounds like you're already doing so much toward your goals--as we say in Italy, "piano, piano." Slowly, slowly. Breathe. Relax. Enjoy. Things will happen when they're meant to and not a moment sooner (or later) :)Michelle | Bleeding Espressohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578703393987896737noreply@blogger.com