It's Festival time....

Well, it's that time boys and girls. Tomorrow we leave for Florence for what will surely be the craziest week of my year. Wish me well!

What time zone am I in again?

We got back from our whirlwind trip on Tuesday and I headed back to work on Wednesday morning...and my head is honestly still spinning from it all. Work is totally nutso -- with the festival just three weeks away (it starts May 2nd), there is a literal ton of work to do. Pressure is high, meetings are numerous and anxiety levels (namely, mine) are sky-rocketing.


Joyfully appreciated my Saturday yesterday: long walk in the park with my iPod, a gelato with Andrea (Spring has definitely Sprung here), watched "The History of Violence" (which was, well, violent) and avoided turning into a pumpkin as I passed out before midnight. Not bad!


Anyway, much of today will probably be spent with nagging worries in my head about the long and stressful week ahead of me....followed by inner pleas to just let it go and enjoy my Sunday. Ahhh isn't it nice to know that I will never change!?

And you all...what time zone are *you* in?....

I need a break!

In the loop-dee-loop of my Like/Hate relationship with my job, I can say that last week was nearing a downward spiral. I definitely need a few days off and - look at that! - I'm getting just what I need, as we're leaving for the U.S. and my grandfather's 90th bday party. It's only 4 days, and oh.how.i.wish.it.was.more, but it's better than nothing - otherwise my co-irkers might not have made it to Easter!

Anyway, on a happier note, we had a great dinner at a restaurant called "Opera" last night, then today we're actually getting the house clean!! It may not seem like excitement to you...but then again, *you* apparently haven't seen my house lately!

Happy Pesach and/or Happy Easter to you all! May this spring bring us all peace and (hey, a girl can dream) be allergy-free!