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The Pollyanna Philosophy
So the day after publishing my last Blog Post and not even 24 hours after I had emailed my landlord, I received an email from the real estate agent who initially rented the unit to me. He wanted to know if I sorted out my situation with the apartment and if I was going to … Continue reading
The Magic of the Canal, Spanx, and Great Things to come in January!
I was seated at aperitivo when “it” came out of no-where. “Oh dear … and it seemed to be mixed with some bad perfume or air freshener… “ Even worse handsome man was standing behind me … Feeling slightly awkward because really how long can we go on pretending that “it” is not there… the … Continue reading
Love, Comfort and Joy… and a Grinch – The Search for the Christmas Spirit cont’d
Last Saturday I found myself over by the skating rink in Campo San Polo… again! I went back to the little kiosk to try the special boiled meat called “bollito”. I had visited this food kiosk a few days earlier when the Kiosk chef enticed me with his charm and said, “Would you like … Continue reading
In Search for the Spirit of Christmas in Venice
Yesterday I went in search of Christmas… I had a feeling that the spirit of Venice would be playing along with me … Here I am chasing after Santa Claus… Then my attention was pulled away to where I found this Santa capped Gondola I walked through the Rialto Market and turned to see a heart … Continue reading
Words of Wisdom from a Wine Bottle… I’m Ready For You Acqua Alta
Set Aside Your To-Do List and Treat Yourself Seize the Moment Do What You Want Be Good To Yourself Treat Yourself Well Screw It! Pinot Grigio Artisan Wine Shop I went to one of our city’s big malls today to buy some Hunter rain boots… Growing up and spending most of my life in Vancouver, … Continue reading
The Start of My Love Affair With Venice – A Junior Suite at Hotel Pesaro Palace
Stepping out of the Santa Lucia train station I stopped for a moment and stared… This was our very first meeting Venice and I… and with a surge of excitement, I made my way to the vaporetto. It seemed easy enough, I just had to hop the No. 1 and get off at the Ca’ … Continue reading
Italy, You’re A Hard Habit to Break
Passport and I have now been separated for 4 days. I should have it back within 10 days…Waiting patiently… as I mark big black X’s on my calendar for each day that passes. In the meantime, sinus cold is slowly subsiding. I am trying to force myself to rest although; I have managed to fit … Continue reading
Licking My Wounds… Plan B?
On Tuesday morning I caught the Alilaguna boat to the Marco Polo Airport. The cost to buy a ticket on board was 16 Euros. I think it took about 45 minutes to 1 hour to get to the airport. I only had to walk over to the Ca’ Rezzonico vaporetto stop. So easy! At the … Continue reading
The Next Steps… Here I Go Again!
Things to Bring Back FROM Vancouver: Maple syrup My design books Drafting equipment Mannequin (umm maybe not…seen from the x-ray machine, they might think it’s a torso or something ghastly… however, when they see the design books surely they will put 2 and 2 together…) Mannequin (with note attached – for my Carnival Costume… for myself… … Continue reading
Gondola Bride and Groom on a Dorsoduro Canal
There was more laughter and festivity in my neighbourhood at noon today as 3 boats from a wedding party pulled up to the restaurant below. They tied their boats together and ordered a carafe of vino bianco. I was really excited to be able to see this and also to witness the groom taking his … Continue reading
