Pausa allegra

My life after thirty is even busier than my life in the twenties. :)
So, I'm really sorry, but I have to put the blog on hold probably for another two weeks. But this time, it's not for any sad reason. I'm actually really happy! I had four birthday parties, lots of friends showed up, and I received an unreasonable amount of gifts. :) So, yeah, I felt pretty well. :)
And I do have a lot of things to post about. But apparently right now I'm struggling with the issue of 'living life' vs. 'writing about life'.. so I haven't had time to even reply to the many wonderful comments and even emails that I received! Sorry to everybody. I will get back. I will also finally post my own post for the strawberry 'Fresh Produce of the Month' - and of course all my other treats for the other events will be way too late to be submitted.. In any case, the next ten day break is due to the fact that I'm leaving for Mexico, for vacation, for once! I'm really excited. I'll be back with some pictures and stories soon.
So far, here is a picture of me at one of these birthday parties. So you can see my new haircut, too. :)
See you all soon!

Trenta

I haven't posted in a while - no Internet connection at home for a week, and then a lot of things going on. But today, I have to write down something! Of course, I have a ton of good food to show off, but I'm not sure if I'll have time at the moment. In about half an hour I'm going to dinner, to celebrate my own birthday! I'm not shy, so here is the age: thirty! I know, nothing really changes. And I don't mind getting older, really. I like the idea of having more and more experiences in life. But today, at some point, I went to the doctor, and she told me: 'For people who are thirty and older, we recommend...'. Well, hearing that was a little shocking. I have actually passed the border!
But I'm quite happy about my life for now. It's been a lot of unexpected things one after another. I would have never guessed I would live in the US when I was younger. Actually, I kind of disliked the idea of the US. You know, the stereotype of US in Europe: arrogant and ignorant people everywhere! So, I thought it would haven been more likely for me to go to Africa than US. It sounded more inspiring. Yet, I haven't been to Africa yet, and I have actually really enjoyed the US. People are on average really nice - and at times, now, when I go back to Italy, I find myself somewhat out of place, not being used anymore to the nervousness of people around. Yet, of course, I don't feel at home in the US either. I talked to many people, and it seems to be the situation of almost every immigrant. So, nowadays I think of myself as a citizen of the world. I have no idea of where I'm going to be in another year. This is something I learned for sure: no plans are possible in life! What can we do, then? Well, my philosophy is to try to be passionate about life and to care for the people we meet, and who are close or far. Be joyful, smile. Yet be honest, and be sad if that's what has to be. Be curious. Be open. Be trustful.
Well, at least, that's what I think. Love, and do what you want!
Half an hour has almost gone, and I'm going to go to dinner. See you soon on these screens, my dear readers!