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The NeverEnding Stufa Story

A somewhat stretched, but ultimately fun, analogy between The NeverEnding Story and the saga that is the installation of our new stufa.

November 20, 2013 in Home, Life.

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My thoughts on…

pace of life in a small Italian town
learning submitting to the system
speaking Italian and really speaking Italian
nervous breakdowns and culture shock
understanding the average Italian
conquering culture shock

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Winter is coming. Arm yourselves against Emilia's arsenal of food.
Separated from Italy
6 years in Italy, and I'm still dumbfounded on a daily basis.
An American speaking Italian is like a dancer having two left feet.
è così: Potty humor and pace of life in a small Italian town.

getting Fit in Italy - join my groups on MapMyFitness or MyFitnessPal

Emilia resources

Biblioteca Internazionale di Parma Home of the English Reading Club and the Mom’s Club of the International Library
Emilia Live Italian language updates about events in Emilia
the Hogs Reggio Emilia’s KICKASS American football team. Woot woot!

expat directories

Blog Expat Blog portal for expatriates
Expats Blog Expats Portal, News, Contests, Expat Blog Awards & Directory
The Expat Blog The living abroad website, by expats, for expats

foreign food shops

American Food 4 EU Bringing America to Europe (based in Germany, but ships all over Europe)
My American Market Negozio leader di CIBO AMERICANO online
Richmond's British Food Shop in Viareggio (with online shop coming soon)

funny foreigners

Oh God, My Wife is German An expatriate marriage sure to kill us both. (by a guy from Portland in Hannover)
Surviving in Italy A Hysterical Struggle With Language, Love, And Culture

homesickness

Homesick Texan Texan style recipes and home cooking

Italian food resources

My Cousin Emilia “the insider’s guide to Italy’s best kept secret” (Emilian food tours)
Sapori e Saperi Flavors and Knowledge of Italian Artisans
Tibiona Online Italian food store, specializing in “bio”. Great source for hard-to-find expat desires too!
Truth in Olive Oil HQ for a grass-roots olive oil revoluzione!

Italian language blogs

Attenti al Lupo A blog about politics, society, international affairs. (Italiano… with some English)
Diario di una studentessa matta Blogging & tweeting in Italian to improve language skills. I am a graphic designer with a Masters in Art History, sharing my thoughts & stories about Italia
Italian For My Girlfriend a sketchbook of illustrated Italian words
Italicissima dedicated to real Italian language as it appears in contemporary literature
The Yummy Mom “sono una mamma non sono una santa”

Italian red tape

Italian Drivers' License Practice Test An online practice exam for those of you seeking to get your Italian license.

Italy info for English speakers

AngloINFO Italy Everything you need to know about moving to Italy
ArtTrav Life, Art, and Travel in Italy
Federazione Italiana di American Football dedicated to promoting football in Italy
i-Italy a group of journalists, academics and “public intellectuals” determined to create an authoritative point of encounter, information, and debate on the Internet concerning Italy and Italian America
Italian Reflections For travellers, settlers and expats

other expats in Italy

A Dusty Olive Green A Danish expat, translator, photographer, mum and city explorer living in Florence.
A Hotchpotch Hijabi in Italy A Postmodern Anglo-Muslim hybrid sharing thoughts & experiences
Alla Fiorentina Southern Cali expat in Florence.
An Expatriate in Rapallo musings on life in a new culture
Babies and Bruschetta How I became moved by my kids, and then moved them to Italy!
Bagni di Lucca and Beyond Brisbane, Bagni di Lucca and everything in between
Barbedwords in Italy Living and writing in Italy. And quite a bit of cooking…
Bleeding Espresso Michelle Fabio is an American attorney-turned-freelance writer living in her family’s ancestral village in Calabria, Italy and savoring simplicity one sip at a time.
Burnt by the Tuscan Sun This is my blog to poke fun and prod Italy into the 21st century, hopefully leaving the worst of modern life like lap dancing and pub crawls out of it – but I’m afraid I may be too late.
Driving Like a Maniac All about living in Italy.
Englishman in Italy An Englishman, his Sicilian wife and an Italian / English Dictionary
Florence for Free Free walks and workarounds for rich Italian adventures,
From Australia to Italy Australian girl remigrates back to the country her family left behind.
Girl in Florence one girl’s tips, travel, food, advice, events – anything Italy related
I am not making this up My life in real Venice, and more
La Vita E' Bella We’re a young family living la dolce vita in beautiful Florence, Italy.
Letters from Florence Italy for the intrepid
Living in the Langhe Creating a new life among the vineyards of Piemonte
Maple Leaf Mamma Where feminist motherhood meets expat life in Italy
Mixing Oil and Water Exploring and Revealing Invisible Italy
Mozzarella Diaries Food, Family and Festivities in Tuscany
Mozzarella Mamma Deadlines, Diapers, and the Dolce Vita
Ms. Adventures in Italy Expat from California in Italy since 2003.
My Sardinian Life Photography, expat tales and short stories from a wandering waitress
Not Just Another 'Dolce Vita' A different point of view on travelling, living and loving Italy.
Notes from a Tuscan Olive Grove Olive oil farming, foraging and family recipes in Italy
Nuovastoria We begin a new life in Italy…
ottominuti or how to live multiple lives, be an expat and survive through your 30s
Parla Food Rome for Foodies
Parma Mia blog for English-language speakers living in Parma as well as for tourists
Rachel Eats Stories, pictures and cooking tales from an English woman living in Rome.
Renovation Ragazza English girl + Italian property : the adventure starts!
Rick's Rome beyond the stereotypes and la dolce vita
Seeking Italian Citizenship Why Italian bureaucracy is like being the hero in your very own role playing game
Sex, Lies, & Nutella Living the dream (and occasional nightmare) in Rome.
Soul of the Heel Stories of an American couple’s adventures in Italy
sunshine and olive adventures A Brit in Perugia, Italy.
Sunshine and Tomatoes an English girl discovers Southern Italy
Surviving in Italy A Hysterical Struggle With Language, Love, And Culture
Texana in Italia Ramblings and musings of a girl from Texas, lost in the Eternal City.
The Bittersweet Gourmet Marvels and mishaps in a Tuscan country kitchen.
The Curious Eater fantastic food blog from Florence
The Pines of Rome Musings, curiosities, history and art in eternally thrilling Rome.
The Southern "Bella" American Life Italian Style
Un'americana a Roma Not your average American girl in Rome.
Wandering by Choice Not all othose who wander are lost.

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