So I know I am a little late on this one but that's because I haven't made any yet. I am sure some of you have and have already broken them. All the normal resolutions ran through my head this year: drink more water, run faster, eat healthier, do more for yourself, blah blah blah. But this year I cannot think of anything that I really wanted to do until I came across a little article about Brazil. Each year people in Brazil celebrate nine resolutions: renovation, prosperity, peace, happiness, friends, family, love, Brazil and the future. I really liked these probably because they were not actual actions to take part in like losing weight but things to celebrate and appreciate in life. Obviously I made one change to these resolutions, I replaced Brazil with Italy. OBVIOUSLY! I remember when I was younger I would always make resolutions like "Be skinny" or "Don't let my sisters use my things". But this year I am really embracing the idea of celebrating and enjoying life. I don't know where these deep feelings or ideas are coming from. Probably due to the fact that I am writing this at 4:00 am because I can't sleep and have had way to much time to think about these things. I think that everyone could benefit though from taking a step back from their lives and enjoying a cup of coffee, or take a walk, snap a few pictures, or just spend time with the people that you care about. I am going to try to do just that. I am only here in Italy for a sure 6 months more. That scares me to death. I want to be able to enjoy my time and soak it all in before I leave because who knows when I am coming back. I know, I know. I said that the last time I was in Italy and two years later I am living here for a year. But sooner than I know it, I am going to be shoved into the real world and I am going to have to get a job like most of my friends already have and start living a real life. No more bunk beds, going out on Thursday nights, waking up at 9 or 10 every morning, and no more tests (thank god!). That is what really is scaring me. The real world. So until I enter that real world, I am going to enjoy my fake life in Italy by celebrating it. Come join me if you can!
Baci xx
that's why everyone wears white for new years, with articles of clothing of different colors. each color represents something, and white is peace so everyone wants peace, and then you get those little "fitinhas do bonfim" you know? like bracelet-ribbons? and they get them in the colors they want depending on what feelings they want the most.
ReplyDeleteyour underwear, however, always has to be red. or pink. (passion and love, respectively). the color is strategically located. get it? ha ha!
baci,
tati