Time flies when you've got plans; plans to go away.  Leaving my home of 32 years is emotionally difficult and draining.  My home is where I want to be in good times and bad.  Now I'm leaving.  I'm going to Italy to live and work; to get away from the sadness I've been made to feel every day.  I'm hoping that by being surrounded by new people and learning a new life style that I will not be sad ALL the time.  I'm hoping to start a new life with people that have not hurt me.  I'm hoping to gain a lot from this trip, whether it lasts just a short 3 months or a lot longer if my 'application to stay' gets approved.
I''m starting this blog now before I go just to put down a few thoughts about going.  But I'm hoping that when I get to my new home, I will keep this journal going on a daily basis and talk about the people and places and not get into the garbage I left behind.
This blog is for me and possibly a few trusted friends who I know care about me and want to continue having a connection with me and my new life.

TODAY IS JULY 7TH 2012        9 DAYS TO GO