Italy, Italy

The other day I was at work sitting at my desk having a rare moment where it was quiet, and I had a few moments to let my mind wander to daydream. I was thinking how awesome it would be to play the lottery just once and hit the million dollar jackpot so I can go on a vacation. If I got lucky and won I probably would think the hell with the bills I owe I just want to be out of this city, this state and travel to my hearts content somewhere beautiful. Then Italy came to my mind. I always wanted to travel to Italy for at least 7 days or more just to see as much as I could and savor every moment of it. When I was younger if I ever got to visit Europe of course Paris, France was my first choice, but that got bumped down to number 2 because of Italy. If I’m paying for my trip I would probably rather go to Italy first before Paris or any Caribbean island.

I remember watching for the first time the movie Under the Tuscan Sun starring Diane Lane and watching it a few more times since had me mesmerized. The scenery in the movie was beautiful so imagine actually being there how breathtaking it would be. I was thinking someday I got to find a way to go Italy whether it be in Rome or Tuscany. My obvious reasons are for the beautiful scenery, architecture, the food, the wine, the culture and cannot exclude the Italian men. I don’t speak or understand Italian but that still wouldn’t hinder me from traveling there. Now, I’m not afraid to travel on a plane in United States even though sometimes while flying turbulence gets me a little nervous, but not scared. However, I am afraid of traveling overseas to another country outside of the U.S. My fear for that is being on a plane for hours feeling claustrophobic and flying over water. I used to always say that I am not flying overseas anywhere and travel to another country. I really believe I would do it to travel to Europe though.

Don’t know when my dream for Italy will become a reality. For now, the movie Under the Tuscan Sun would just have to do whenever I want to take a getaway to Italy in the comfort of my home. Who knows one day I might just take that chance to play the lottery get lucky and hit the jackpot; perhaps my writing will take off and my new career will give me an all expense paid trip there or I’ll be able to afford to pay and go myself.

I’ll meditate on all of that for now.