7/22/2011

Un italiano vero

Another lazy day, I'm slowly adjusting to a new way of life. Sitting in the shade, reading Vogue Italia, taking care of myself.

I hear my aunt talking to dad on the phone, she's upset. She talks to him in a 200 mph Italian, gesturing with her entire body. I pretend not to listen but I already know what they are saying, I've heard it all before. Dad is not a "real" Italian since he gave up and moved to America. He should never have abandoned such a big part of his family, and for something so cheap and superficial!

The only thing I can't figure out is if my aunt really wanted to go too, if she feels left behind or just let down. The way she talks about California and Los Angeles - contemptuously - doesn't quite cover the little traces of envy in her voice.


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25 comments:

  1. More Than MeJuly 22, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    i want to go to Italy, i've always wanted to. Is it as beautiful as i always imagined? much love xx

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  2. TeddiJuly 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    S i'd like to tell you family drama get easier as you age, but that would be a lie. tell us what delicious thing you have in your blue mug, beside your vogue, that sits on the table.

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  3. AllieJuly 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    These pictures are beautiful and your blog is so honest and thoughtful. I'm def. following .

    Hang in there, girl.

    xoxo,

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  4. JéanneJuly 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Oh dear, angry relatives can be scary. Hope things sort themselves out.

    Please tell me Italian Vogue has decent models, something to aspire to. Our Vogue models (South Africa) are all big breasted, wide hipped, muscular girls with back fat. Most of them just look like hookers! Nasty!

    I love your itty bitty tootsies! Cute red nails! <3. XXX.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Cinnamon: This issue of Vogue Italia is the "Real Women" issue, featuring curvy models. Irony...

    x

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  6. stylefrontierJuly 23, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    hope everything turns out well.
    interesting issue of vogue italia indeed

    xoxo

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  7. Jeanne-AngeJuly 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I know this kind of awkward family dramas. My mom went to germany from Cameroon (Africa) and though they always pretend as if they were super proud of us (don't really fet why anyways) I often see that little bit of jealousness, which is quite sad, since Cameroon is such a beautiful country...

    I love your pictures and the blog in general :)
    x jeanne

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  8. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Hope everythings will gonna be well :)

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  9. ZoieJuly 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I think you are amazingly awesome. I do.

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  10. JulJuly 29, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Hmmm...I can understand your aunt a little. For us Italians family is very important, so knowing that his brother chose to leave her and the whole family is incredible to her. I don't agree whith her saying he's not un vero italiano though...in my opinion you can be Italian but live in another country.

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  12. m.July 31, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    you are too wonderful.
    xox

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  13. CHOCAROMEJuly 31, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I've always wonted to read vogue italia. there is alot of thinspirations :(

    By the way, I really like your style, it's unique and I read your blog so often and I just wonder..if we could follow each other.. But even if your answer is “no” I’ll be still your reader ♥ I know what is ED because I had it some time ago. Now I'm fat. So please, follow me because I need some motivation to loose weight!

    with love,
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  14. MalinaAugust 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Like your pictures :)
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  15. Dylana SuarezAugust 1, 2011 at 6:32 PM

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  16. samiraAugust 3, 2011 at 3:04 AM

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  17. FIGHTAugust 5, 2011 at 12:14 AM

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    i like your pictures :)

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  18. Wild Things Grow HereAugust 5, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Lovely pictures, I hope that your family is ok :)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Ahhh Vogue!!!!
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  20. AnhAugust 7, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Wow, really great pictured!
    Greets
    xxx.Anh from tha-darlinh

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  21. LuxiAugust 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    aww the second photo reminds me of Amelie

    LuvLux
    xxx

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  22. brendaAugust 9, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    amazing blog hope everything turns out well.-bee

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  23. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    The more you share, the more you write about your life with us, your followers, the more you seem wonderful to us all.
    And the more we read, the more we can actually understand how you must be feeling! Don't lose hope.

    From India with love.

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  24. PhilosophiaAugust 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    We want what we don't have. Some people dream of visiting italy, of losing themselves in the romanticism of the art, history, everything. Others dreams of California and it's amazing beaches, of the constant summer haze and everything else.

    It's the excitement of tasting something new. It's the thrill and the adrenaline. It's wonderful. Can't wait to read more of you. Lovely post.

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