Fellini Friday!

Last night I went and saw Fellini's Amarcord a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age tale from Fellini's hometown of Rimini in 1930s Fascist Italy. {Amarcord is Romagnolo for "I remember"}

It's not the first time I've seen the film, but I enjoy the little opportunities I get in Southern California to practice my Italian. E 'la piaceri semplici- da vero, no?

{a little snippet}

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I'm back! {sorta!}  The weather is absolutely beautiful, I don't ever remember California being this beautiful. I spent the weekend relaxing with friends and family feeling truly grateful for every moment, every holiday that we get to spend together. How far we've all come together, how far I've come.

I was recently asked to share my story again, and of course it got me thinking a lot about the past year, all the changes that have gone on and the different places that life brings us. I was once told that people couldn't change- it was impossible. It's something that, this last week especially, has been weighing heavily on my heart because as I look over the past year, all I see is change. Great change, in every direction. It's unfortunate that this person will never see or be a part of all the positive changes that have gone on in my life, or be given the proof that in fact people can change. They will always have and believe that mythical view of life. Change is a part of life, it's one of the best and most beautiful parts of life. Sure it's hard, of course it's difficult, it takes work- but don't the best things in life take work? I think so. And aren't they worth the reward? Definitely.

My belief is that sometimes God allows bad things to happen to us in order to make us stronger, to grow us and mold us into the people he wants us to become. I say this because without a doubt it's what he's done with me. And without a doubt the other party involved is the one who lost, not me {and someone else gets to reap the rewards}. What happened will never define who I am, but it will forever be a part of who I am. And I love who I've become. 

Dear Blog,


I've been busy:: you've suffered:: I'm sorry. But a little note to say happy {holiday} weekend! I'm gearing up for an eventful weekend filled with family and friends, bbq's, bonfires, sunsets, margaritas, fireworks {is there really any better way?} The California sun is shining brightly, and the tourists have descended onto the coastlines. I'm blessed that I get to call this place home.

Happy Weekend:: We'll get caught up soon !

{Slim Aarons::Kaufman}