Life Lessons Learned in Italy

We’re home.

And boy, did we have a WONDERFUL time in Italy.  In fact, I wasn’t really ready to come back to reality.  Now there’s a place I could live and love!

I enjoyed everything about Italy – including the sights, scenery and people watching.  Based on my observations I came up with kind of a running list of life principles.  I called them “lessons I learned in Italy” and shared them with JP one night over one of our incredibly delicious Italian meals.  So, sit back and pretend you have a big plate of pasta in front of you while you read….

Life Lessons Learned in Italy

1.  It’s worth it to dream, plan and make a desire become a reality.  It will cost you something – time, money, sacrifice – something. But in the end you’ll be glad you did it.

2.  Married couples need to play.

3.  Everyone has something that triggers stress. (based on our “experience” – cough, cough – of getting on the right train in Rome)

4.  Teenagers all over the world think their mother’s are controlling. (based on an overheard comment made by a British teen to her mom – “Oh mom, you are always so controlling”)  To which I say – duh!  Of course we are controlling.  We are moms. 

5. Michelangelo is the greatest artist that ever lived.  But God is better. (If you ever visit Italy you must stay in the Cinque Terre and you’ll know what I mean).

6.  You can find warm, friendly, kind-hearted people all over the world.

7.  You can find sinners all over the world, too. (JP got pick-pocketed, but caught the culprit in the act with his wallet in her hand.)

8.  Good customer service is worth its weight in gold.

9.  History, art, culture – way cool!

10.  Walk everywhere and you’ll never need the gym.

Hope you’re taking time to enjoy your summer, too!