tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post4646247309748503163..comments2023-12-25T11:52:06.533-08:00Comments on My Life: Should we stay....or should we go.....Mama Smurfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-86924460295019804892008-08-31T02:13:00.000-07:002008-08-31T02:13:00.000-07:00Hithank you for writing me.I am a translator, cons...Hi<BR/>thank you for writing me.I am a translator, consultant and Italian teacher, living in Bari,Italy. I have been teaching Italian online since 2 years and I have a lots of students all over the world. This method gets good results for grammar (by Units with theory lessons and exercises I send my students and I review with them online) and conversations (by materials provided by me). Lessons and conversations are in accordance with students level. I work by an Internet-mic, in Skype (http://www.skype.com/) or MSN. My lessons may concern Italian civilization too (art, history, politics...), if you want. You can also have lessons on weekend. <BR/>Payments by Pay Pal.<BR/>My rates: <BR/><BR/>6o minutes:10 pounds/20 dollars/12 euros<BR/><BR/>Skypename: maddaliena<BR/>you can try one lesson to see if the lesson with me suits your needs. Payments is always after the lesson so there is no way to be fooled. <BR/>I look forward to hearing from you. In the interim should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate<BR/> to contact me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-69942995920800885272008-08-29T10:59:00.000-07:002008-08-29T10:59:00.000-07:00Hi...I like your blog! I am an Italian online teac...Hi...I like your blog! I am an Italian online teacher...<BR/>www.maddaliena.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-23571075292451703682008-08-28T06:54:00.000-07:002008-08-28T06:54:00.000-07:00Tag you're it! If you've already done this no wor...Tag you're it! If you've already done this no worries. Stop by when you can.Happy2bmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355425001004090592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-42635339252657562622008-08-26T18:16:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:16:00.000-07:00Yay.So THIS is what you were talking about it.My a...Yay.<BR/><BR/>So THIS is what you were talking about it.<BR/><BR/>My advice. Do not live your life thinking about the WHAT IFS. You are the author of your life.OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-80562573220333546232008-08-25T16:29:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:29:00.000-07:00I would say, "NO!!!!".....then I would call your d...I would say, "NO!!!!".....then I would call your dear dear friends Randy and Kelly and invite them over for an Italian Dinner!<BR/><BR/>Love RandyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016259275636053098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-18137734863577019552008-08-25T14:27:00.000-07:002008-08-25T14:27:00.000-07:00i WOULD DO IT... Your children are young enough to...i WOULD DO IT... Your children are young enough to be able to readjust ya know.. And besides what a great opporutnity!!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297662034510134776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-32197361046992761192008-08-25T09:49:00.000-07:002008-08-25T09:49:00.000-07:00What an ADVENTURE!!! If it were 1 year, I'd say go...What an ADVENTURE!!! If it were 1 year, I'd say go for it - you have nothing to lose, and what an AWESOME adventure and learning experience, especially for the kids.<BR/><BR/>But, 2 years . . . that makes me shutter. That's a lot of missed time with family and friends and school.<BR/><BR/>But, WHAT AN ADVENTURE!<BR/><BR/>We were given a similar "kind of" offer to move to Dubai for 6 months . . . I'd go in a heartbeat . . . what an experience for the kids and me and everyone. We could do anything for 6 months . . . any longer than a year, I'd have to seriously think about it. We live away from family - but see them often enough considering. Living so close to family like you do, it would be SOOOOO difficult to go.<BR/><BR/>Tough call . . . but have I mentioned the adventure? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-62978433295446584512008-08-24T14:01:00.000-07:002008-08-24T14:01:00.000-07:00OK first off - where is it in Italy? Italy is jus...OK first off - where is it in Italy? Italy is just about my favorite country on the planet. You would love living there. We have a house there and go most every year. You MUST go. If you don't you will regret it for your whole life. It's not forever - only 2 years and you will be back. The kids will love it. Emily loved the adventure of moving here and adjusted more quickly and easily than either me or hubby. She was 9 when we moved so the same age as yours are. There would be an American school so they would get to experience the culture, learn the language but still be comfortable. The dog could go too - no quarantine. It would be fabulous!! Picking up and oving overseas is a great adventure - trust me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-8465469171638232032008-08-23T17:18:00.000-07:002008-08-23T17:18:00.000-07:00I would totally be freaking out, too! What an ama...I would totally be freaking out, too! What an amazing opportunity, but what a huge change!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-28346636795946700772008-08-23T16:47:00.000-07:002008-08-23T16:47:00.000-07:00Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! I am excited and nervous for yo...Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! I am excited and nervous for you. Please keep us posted!!!LittlePaintedPolkaDotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460301517234366160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-4351992719577954442008-08-23T11:46:00.000-07:002008-08-23T11:46:00.000-07:00Holy cow, well you know what I would say. Go for ...Holy cow, well you know what I would say. Go for it, hit the ground running and don't look back! The kids will love it and grow sooooo much beacuse of it. Italy has everything America has plus it will give your kids an education you can't pay the best private school in America for. Let us know how things pan out. What a shocker!Kash https://www.blogger.com/profile/17235432728404968138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-1412277177559104212008-08-23T10:42:00.000-07:002008-08-23T10:42:00.000-07:00I completely think you should do it!! What an amaz...I completely think you should do it!! What an amazing opportunity for your family.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-51476692774164817712008-08-23T09:29:00.000-07:002008-08-23T09:29:00.000-07:00Oh wow - I have no idea if you should go. It would...Oh wow - I have no idea if you should go. It would be a great experience for yall. I know though I pray all the time I don't get a post outside of America.(that is just me though) <BR/><BR/>It would be nice for a few years. Well - I guess you should do it - if the kids think its ok. I bet it is so pretty there.Breannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283200671938399364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-72040472493779391802008-08-23T08:12:00.000-07:002008-08-23T08:12:00.000-07:00GO! GO! GO! I am so jealous! It is scary to make...GO! GO! GO! I am so jealous! It is scary to make that huge of a jump, but you'll be glad you did it! Just imagine saying "Yes, yes, I lived in Italy for 2 years, it was amazing!"Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625757548565839321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-51225680845007794252008-08-23T07:07:00.000-07:002008-08-23T07:07:00.000-07:00Go, Go, Go! and don't let your mind convince you o...Go, Go, Go! and don't let your mind convince you otherwise, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity! <BR/><BR/>One of my only regrets is not taking a job my husband and I were offered while staying in Rome. I wish I did. I LOVED Italy. <BR/><BR/>I believe someday I will live in Italy!<BR/><BR/>Or if you go I can live vicariously through you. <BR/><BR/> (ps if you email me, I have a few links to blogs of Americans living in Italy!)EatPlayLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01768078593549284605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-81904316657384051632008-08-22T23:53:00.000-07:002008-08-22T23:53:00.000-07:00Uh, I'd jump at the chance. How many kids get a c...Uh, I'd jump at the chance. How many kids get a chance to do something so amazing? Have you read Eat, Pray, Love? That place is heaven. Being bilingual? What a gift for your kids? Go, go, go!<BR/><BR/>In the wise words of Tom Cruise before he went crazy, sometimes you just have to say what the f**k.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-18452625925191646092008-08-22T20:15:00.000-07:002008-08-22T20:15:00.000-07:00I say go for it! The chance may never come around ...I say go for it! The chance may never come around again. My 2 years in Germany were my best 2 years EVER!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038955626257319722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-88863851325193050242008-08-22T19:09:00.000-07:002008-08-22T19:09:00.000-07:00ABSOLUTELY! Without a doubt, YES! I would do it an...ABSOLUTELY! Without a doubt, YES! I would do it and then do it again. Look at me. Of course we are military, but the details can be worked out. And you can take your dog. People do it all the time. What an opportunity. (if it does present itself) Yes, two years isn't that long, but what you will gain in return will be priceless. Your children are still young, you definitely would have a much more difficult time if they were in high school. But those ages are much more flexible. Ask the questions that need to be asked, and if all else fails... rent out your house like we did. (since the market was/is totally horrible) And then you have someplace you can come back to. I say go for it, all the way. But plan too. That's a good thing! I'm excited for you too! Try not to stress over it too much. I know, easier said than done. :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399399396605315193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-38001190754974392872008-08-22T17:11:00.000-07:002008-08-22T17:11:00.000-07:00Oh Tammy, seriously, I hear ya on the being a plan...Oh Tammy, seriously, I hear ya on the being a planner thing. I'm that way too. But when faced with such an amazing possibility, I would pluck up my courage and GO. Really, two years would fly by and be such a great learning experience for you and the kids. I mean, for kids to get a look at how another culture lives? Priceless. New language & traditions? Even better. <BR/><BR/>I am super close to my dad so I know what moving away from family would be like. It WOULD be rough, but it's such a short time in the grand scheme of things. And the kdis are young enough to be adaptable, yet make lasting memories. It would be harder if they were teenagers, but I think now is the perfect time. <BR/><BR/>If this truly IS a real possibility, I think you'd regret not doing it. The details will work themselves all out. And likely the company would pay to move you, etc. so don't let the details stop you from considering it. <BR/><BR/>Of course, if it were me I'd jump at the chance and resign myself to the fact that I'd come home 50lbs heavier from all the Italian food. :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260394895868230885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-35152456917718968262008-08-22T14:35:00.000-07:002008-08-22T14:35:00.000-07:00I think with your kids being the ages they are and...I think with your kids being the ages they are and with you being an at home mom in Italy...it would be AMAZING!!!! GREAT EXPERIENCE! The only thing I would look at is can you afford it...I unfortunately look at everything through eyes of $$$$. But if the money thing is ok YES! YES! YES! GO FOR IT! WHAT A GREAT ADVENTURE! EXPERIENCE! CHANCE! <BR/><BR/>OH, one more thing...my answer would be no if that means you have to leave all us bloggers too...will you take your blog with you, i hope....let us know! Best Wishes!<BR/><BR/>pss...the word verification i had to type in was pizzayzzz....looks like pizza yes...and that must mean Italy yes! ;-)Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064113501129840818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-23634033734214439542008-08-22T14:08:00.000-07:002008-08-22T14:08:00.000-07:00Oy!Quite the dilemma, but if the opportunity truly...Oy!<BR/><BR/>Quite the dilemma, but if the opportunity truly arises, I think itd be a shame to let it go! Its an opportunity of a life time! You won't be able to completely replicate your life in Italy, but think of all the NEW things you'll experience and get a chance to make a part of your life! <BR/><BR/>Two years would pass so quickly you'll never realize how long you're gone. You'd probably have lots of family come to visit with you, and you'll build so many memories that will shape your kids' futures! I say GO!Colleen - Mommy Always Winshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642830408176398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-35315389029983975432008-08-22T12:06:00.000-07:002008-08-22T12:06:00.000-07:00Carol,shhhhh....don't tell my husband about the sh...Carol,<BR/><BR/>shhhhh....don't tell my husband about the shoes or he'll for SURE put a stop to this...<BR/><BR/>LOLMama Smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-77282628499398496772008-08-22T11:58:00.000-07:002008-08-22T11:58:00.000-07:00I would definitely do it! It only for two years -...I would definitely do it! It only for two years - not the rest of your life. And like you said, what a great experience for your little family!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977781470147646616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-62530713051666536332008-08-22T11:55:00.000-07:002008-08-22T11:55:00.000-07:00You forgot to add these to the pro's list.Bountifu...You forgot to add these to the pro's list.<BR/><BR/>Bountiful and beautiful history everywhere.<BR/><BR/>Italian shopping last time my mother in law went she came back with 9 pairs of shoes<BR/><BR/>Italian food and ice Cream.<BR/><BR/>Italian men....oops, that slipped out.<BR/><BR/>Do it!!! What an amazing adventure.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877047072892534382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246580597308157976.post-39277586749931747402008-08-22T10:51:00.000-07:002008-08-22T10:51:00.000-07:00You should go. You will end up kicking yourself i...You should go. You will end up kicking yourself if you don't. We consider it all the time. My husband's profession could take him to universities oveseas, so it's not unlikely that we could travel this road in the near future. Your children have more to gain than to lose from this adventure. And you would probably rent a furnished home. And the dog would go with you. And it will be grand. Hell, I might kick you if you don't go ;) (you might not want to come back.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com