i have arrived in italy.
and everything is obviously feeling odd and foreign at the moment.
like remembering that i can’t do certain errands anymore,
for two and a half hours every afternoon.
it’s not what i’ve been accustomed to up until this point.
and like remembering that i am not just traveling this time,
only here for a few short weeks.
i am here to live, to settle, to stay.
yes, life is new every single day.
every single minute in fact.
and that can be exciting in many ways.
but it can also be exhausting and overwhelming
in many others.
the different customs, the different language,
the general idea of feeling very alone.
i haven’t yet figured out what foothold to grasp onto first,
where to begin puzzling the pieces into place
to create my new normal.
i know it’s still early though.
only one week, consisting of blurred lines of reality.
there has already been laughter.
there has definitely been crying.
i’ve experienced the whole gamut of emotions.
but it is comforting to know that,
when the spoken word fails
and we rely on our hearts to communicate,
hope is promised.
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thank you so much, ellen. the continuing outpour of support and encouragement i’ve received from others has kept me going! ????
What a gift it is to read about your adventures April. Thank you for sharing so much of your heart with all of us!
aawww . . . thanks for this, bethanne! it means a lot coming from you. <3
You made it! 🙂 It sounds like it’s been a wild ride, and I’m so excited for you to begin this new chapter.
yes, i’m here! thank you. 🙂
Such cute photos. Must be nice for the locals to have time off in the afternoon lol. You will adjust, such an amazing experience for you. I look forward to hearing more.
thanks for following my journey, krystal. (and the stores being closed for two hours every afternoon has really thrown me! that’s right when i’m getting going. 🙂 )
Oh April, I love that you are honest, transparent and I’m so full of love for you in your new home. I think you’ll adjust to the afternoon time off! It’s so healthy. You are on such an exciting journey!
i have a difficult time NOT being transparent! (haha) thanks, jul’s, for your constant support.