I took my Italian tests today, after spending a really fun weekend of last-minute prep -- which was much needed after a tough return to reality on Friday night. Lots of reasons to give thanks. =) In no particular order, I am grateful for ...
1. The fact that when I had to sign my married name today, it felt really, really weird. Almost deceitful. I never expected that to happen so quickly.
2. Ernesto's kids. They rock. The oldest two, M-girl and M-boy, are 14 & 12 and just really cool kids. It feels like hanging out with my nieces and nephews. G-girl and G-boy, ages 7 & 5, are total hurricanes but also very sweet. G-girl taught me her made-up alphabet, with extensive practice exercises and quizzes. I even have homework to bring with me next time. =P The bottom line is that kids make me happy. Funny, bright, kind and affectionate ones make me particularly happy. =)
3. Ernesto's friends who are becoming my friends. Nunzia is a laugh a minute, and awesome, and also going through a divorce ... and of course she's Italian, and therefore was very helpful yesterday! And Trisha ... wow. She's an independent massage therapist, and Saturday we got to talking about the muscle knot in my back that I can't get rid of, but can live with through either periodic massages or making Robert pound on me every few days. So now that I have no husband and certainly can't afford the massages, I need a plan B. I was really excited to find out that she takes PayPal through her website, which she found a bit strange ... until I explained that I have no income at the moment, but I do have some $$ in my PayPal account from eBay sales. A few hours later, she texted and asked if she could work on me free of charge. I was very hesitant, to say the least. But when I saw her again in church and she said with obvious sincerity, "Please, Lisa, let me do this for you," I gratefully accepted. Like I said ...wow. =)
4. Church, and sacred music. And the fact that they both transcend time, place and language.
5. Kid History. Some of the best laughs I've had in a long time. =)
(click here for Kid History episode 5)
6. Italian food. 'Nuff said.
7. My gift/quirk/whatever for getting along swimmingly with all age groups. I had a great time hanging with Lizzie and her roomies, especially enjoying Kid History together. See #5. =P
8. Provo in the fall. Provo period, really. And my BYU pride, even after a full-fledged booty kicking from our arch nemesis.
9. Knowing that Lizzie has a happy new life, with good kids and plenty of good wholesome fun.
10. Love.
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