All About West Virginia

After doing a lesson with my students about my home state today, I had to think back on all the wonderful things about West Virginia. Before moving to Italy, I could tell you many not so great things about it. But, after experiencing a place that has always been romanced, I really miss home.  I am learning to appreciate what I have. I have a great life in West Virginia filled with wonderful opportunity. It seems this bit of independence in the spectacular land of Italy, has led me to a bit of enlightenment. I now believe, being an adult does not mean you lose dreams altogether. It simply means you dream big, while appreciating what you already have. Perhaps I have grown a bit. (No, I am not talking kilos.)

Right before my WV lesson

While I appreciate the life I now have in Italy, of beauty, a profession, new people, and eternal learning of languages, I want some of the many comforts of home...not to mention air conditioning.
Here is a list of the things I miss most.
1. Jiff Peanut Butter. There's nothing quite like it.

2. Back to school season. (And notebooks that don't fall apart due to a lack of an actual spiral.)

3. My car. Well, maybe not my car. But driving.
4. The feeling of football season.

5. V8

6. Being in the country, yet in the city (town) at the same time. In Italy a city is a city is a city. I miss the country side.

(At Cooper's Rocks)

 

7. Barnes and Noble. Who knew the books in Italy would be in Italian. Strange.

8. Vegan options. I really love Black Bear in Morgantown.

9. Working with children. I am solely cut out to be an elementary teacher. I love 'em.

(I do not know these children, but the image made me giggle)

10. But most of all, I miss these.  

My wonderful girlfriends. Nothing like them.

Adam. He's pretty great.

My family. These are my parents. A small representation of my family.