Off on a tangent - finding my way back to you

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finding my way back to you

I’ve been off on a tangent, and finding my way back to being here with you has been difficult.

Everytime I sit down to write a post it feels like I’ve been away too long, how will I catch up, what will I share, yet like an old friend here you are. Thank you for that, the responses to the little survey I sent out were both a kick up the rear end and a reaffirmation that this is where I need to be.

Sometimes life becomes a struggle even when creating a ‘Simple Life’….. it’s been a bit like that for us lately. We seem a bit fractured, drifting away in opposite directions, every word becomes a misunderstanding. Off on a tangent.

I write about creating a Simple Life and yet I’m basically feeling burnt out and a little bit lost.

I feel a need to eat well, drink lots of water, breathe deeply, sleep well and walk in the sunshine.

I am slowly embracing a new rhythm and beginning to recreate the outline of our Simple Life and it feels good.

I have so many projects and ideas in my head, I’ve been off on a tangent learing (which I love) about ‘branding’ and ‘e – courses’ and driving myself mad trying to redesign the website, create two new websites, and oh yes enjoy life, play with the kids and get myself to Tai Chi once a week.

Although I have no idea how this will all work out or which project I’ll work on first (think it’s a Gemini thing lol) my priority right now is to reconnect with my husband, enjoy the sunshine and play with my kids.

Pulling my hair out online has helped me realise that the most important thing is our family. Making sure we’re ok is my first priority. Everything else is a bonus.

So it’s time to take stock, look at all we’ve accomplished and set some new goals for the year.

I’ll catch you up on all that has been happening here at Borgata Malpertus over the next few weeks, I hope everything is well with you and I’m looking forward to getting back in the groove, catch ya later, with love as always…..

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and the gang x

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Tiziana says:
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From one Gemini to another your doing a great job.
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh you made me laugh,….. xxx love it!
  It’s a Gemini thing hey x
LA CONTESSA says:
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Love your hair LONG……………….
HANG in THERE…………..
I know what your up against and ADMIRE YOU GREATLY!
un bacio!
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Sam keeps telling me to cut it short again but NOPE keeping it long, I love it.
  Thanks for the nod and knowing what it really is like being the expat xxx
  much love to you and yes un bacio xxx
Heather says:
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Hello Lisa,
It’s really good hearing from you again and with a new update on your family. You are doing such a great job while keeping us informed of your life in Italy. I enjoy reading all of your writings and love the pictures you post! Take care of yourself.
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh thanks for that Heather, it’s been a while I know since I did an update. I’m easing back into things lol xx
  much love lisa
Daniel Morgan says:
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Good to know you’re settling down okay…
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Thanks Daniel x
Elisa L says:
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Hello, Lisa: From what i have seen, and what I know of you and the family, you’ve done an awesome job of caring for that most important thing. And you’re right – the moms usually get tugged at and pummelled and bruised emotionally. Thanks for keeping ALL of us connected. I’m glad to hear you’re getting some time over in Venice. Send photos, if you can. We all miss you. Hope to see you soon! xoxo
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  LOL how funny to be writing this on Mothers Day, not a single bit of fuss for Mum today, still that’s become the norm lol
  Looking forward to a break in Venice and being able to show the kids a bit of Italy. We’ll all be taking lots of pics i’m sure, much love to you and the family!!! lisa and the gang
Mary says:
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Lisa, I am a Gemini too. I also have a lot of irons in the fire too. I thought it was just me! So, at least, I am in good company. It is good to hear from you again and what is going on. Yes, family is important!
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  We Geminis have to stick together Mary, always a million things on the go right xxx
Susan says:
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Greetings from Sydney! Good to see you back Lisa, keep on keeping on 🙂
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh G’day to you in Sydney Susan, xxx
Kelly says:
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Hang in there, Lisa!
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Hanging in by the fingernails Kelly xxx
Hannah Meyers says:
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I worked in marketing and PR for decades. You can easily get all wrapped up in the hype (they *are* marketers, after all!) and “to do” lists generated by all the ideas. The best thing I found is to know who you want to talk to and find the media channel that audience uses most. Write to your audience – don’t try to find another one! You’ll grow organically. Technology can eat you alive! I’m sure most of us who read your blog just enjoy your day-to-day activities, hearing about your husband’s projects and kids successes, and pictures of your beautiful, evolving home. Just breathe that wonderful Italian air for me!!!!
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh Hannah I get so overwhelmed with it all, I see so many achieving the things I’d like to achieve here and I get tied up with the tech side lol. I think I need to just get back to basics sharing what I love and our life here. Menopause also hit me for a six, depression I never expected but got it sorted with the GP here, I ofen feel like I can’t share when things are ‘down’ rather than the perfect ‘simple life’ silly I know….thanks for your sharing and technology is no longer going to ‘eat me alive’ back to enjoying it all xxx much love lisa
Mary Lofthouse says:
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Lisa you are an ispiration,keep it up 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh Mary that’s so lovely thank you xxxx