Homesick

Do you like this painting? I painted this several years ago after I had returned from Italia.

I have been feeling kind of blah and actually starting to feel "homesick" now.

Feeling "homesick" because my Mom, Ruth, Isaac and Jeremiah will be visiting my grandparents next week and I can't go with them. Feeling "homesick" because I want to go back to my 3rd home - Italia.

I last visited Italy back in 2002 and my trip to Italy is long overdue. I missed Italia.

I miss the "air" of Italia - the espresso Roma, the sunflower Tuscana, the salty Venezia, the sunkissed Capri, and the scholarly Firenze.

I miss people watching in Italy. I could spend hours just hanging out by Piazza di Spagna and people watch.

I miss the art in Italy. I could spend hour just looking at David, a master piece of Michelangelo's.

I miss the unique sounds of Italy. I could stand in front of Fontana di Trevi or by Piazza Navona and listen to the water flowing down from these fountains.

I miss the history of Italy. I can spend a whole day just exploring every inch of the Colosseo, Foro Romano, Pantheon, and the Catacombe. Where is Russell Crowe?

I miss the food in Italy - the yummy glelato from Firenze, the mouth watering seafood from Venezia, the delicious pastas from Roma and the soul awaking espresso from Capri.

In Italia, my entire being becomes alive! L'ltalia e fantastica. Questo e il paradiso. Ciao bella! One day, I shall see you again.