First off, let me just note that Sardegna has changed me. I have been blessed with a multitude of new experiences that, for the most part, I have tried and embraced. The big examples of course being food and drink related (can you see… Read More
All posts by “Ciao, Maybe?”
The Beginnings of a Week in Tuscany and a Sulphuric Surpise
This week the family has taken me on a trip to the Tuscan countryside. I had committed myself to staying solo in Palau for a week but at the last minute, Camilla pulled a cute moment on me and asked if I could come… Read More
The Panic of a Quickly Approaching Summer
There is nothing quite like the hint of warm weather and a brand new bikini, that makes you regret your past winters’ lifestyle choices. For me, procrastination and hibernation are winter staples. Along with oversized knits and black leggings of course. Now don’t… Read More
Lost in Translation With a Giant Pizza Burger
There are some days where I think I’ve got it. That I think I’m blending in to my tiny Sardinian town. Days where I think I can pass off as one of those natural italian blondes to the unsuspecting persons in a cafè, with my… Read More
The Art of Free Icecream
I don’t know exactly how to put my feelings into words right now. I’m a little bit anxious, enormously elated, somewhat full but not yet content. I don’t think there’s a single word to sum it up. It’s almost too much for one person to… Read More
The Day the Garden Hose was Not my Friend – a suggestion by JBizzle.
The day started like any other day. Alarm, snooze button, dragging of oneself though the morning ritual of shower, dressing and breakfast. Anyone who knows me well, knows mornings are not my shiniest of moments. Anytime before 9am is still considered nighttime, and if… Read More
A Naked Proposal
Will You Marry Me; Four words that every girl hopes to hear and epic love stories are created about. It’s an emotionally exposed and un-offending question that should* pinpoint the most romantic moment in your life. * key word: should. Hi, my name is Jocelyn and… Read More
An Italian Affair.
An Italian family gathered together is a sight to behold. It’s utterly chaotic, and for someone who speaks very little italian, very confusing. The process usually starts one or two days beforehand at the supermarket, buying the supplies for, what looks like, a gastronomic exhibition.… Read More
An email sent March 2015
Hello my distinguished co-workers, friends and Shannon. My apologies go out for the length between updates but time flies when your gathering more lessons; Volume 3: 7 more lessons I have learnt so far. 1) Time flies when your having fun. This is an old… Read More
An email sent October 2014
Ciao Amici,So it has been nearly two months since my departure and I know you all are in such anticipation for volume 2 of things I have learnt. So here is a couple of minutes of relief from work;1. Italian coffee is the drink of… Read More








