This week, May 10–16, 2009, marks Esophageal Cancer Awareness Week in Toronto. This is a cause close to my heart and I think it is very important to spread awareness of this rare and aggressive form of cancer. My father was diagnosed with Esophageal […]
Since picking up my Italian passport last week I’ve been reminiscing on the time I’ve spent in Italy. When my father and I went to Italy in 1997, we managed to spend a day skimming through Roma. I say “skimming” because it is virtually impossible […]
For those who aren’t familiar with my journey to dual citizenship you can check out these blog entries here, here, and here, to get caught up. Okay, now that you are all caught up I can announce the good news… I am officially an Italian […]
It was a little hectic for a little while. Getting everything organized, leaving no stone unturned, trying my best to make sure everything went smoothly for my sister’s special day. Yesterday came and went, and just like that all the preparations and hard work were […]
Michelle over at Bleeding Espresso recently posted her end of the year meme. Like many of you, I like to reflect on the year that has passed and look at my accomplishments and set my goals for the following year. This year was an extremely […]
My father passed away at home on November 28, 2007, and the world as I knew it was changed forever. He was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer in October 2006. He was told he could have surgery to remove the tumor but suffered a minor heart […]
It’s been 4 weeks since I made my way to the Italian Consulate here in Toronto to submit my application for recognition of my Italian dual citizenship. It feels like it was forever ago!! I haven’t heard anything from them as of yet so I’m […]
“When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels” It’s snowing. Not all that surprising since it’s been snowing off and on a for a few days now. The reason why today is so different? The snow is actually staying on the […]
I remember once in grade school our class took one of those career tests. You know, the ones that tell you what you should do with your life. They can figure it out based on a ridiculous number of seemingly pointless questions. According to my […]
Today started out with a plan and ended up going slightly off-road but it was a great day because of it! 🙂 Since today is almost over in this neck of the woods and I haven’t had a chance to post yet, I’ve decided to […]
