I know it has been an extremely long time since I have blogged. I can only apologize and move on. So here it goes. . .

I spent a wonderful two months (May and June) back in Oklahoma with my family. We spent the majority of the first month preparing for my sister's wedding in early June. The wedding went off beautifully, and I gladly welcome a new brother-in-law! After the wedding, I spent several more weeks at home, hanging out with my family and planning out the next few months.

I returned to Naples on July 6th, exactly two weeks ago. I am relieved to be back with my boyfriend and am working on job prospects. There is no work as an English teacher in the summer, so I need to get a bit more creative. I will work at the hostel, where my boyfriend also works, at least for the month of August. I am also setting up some private tours for people coming to Naples, for example, on cruises. I have several ideas for businesses here as well that I am exploring. Last but certainly not least, I am desperately trying to improve my Italian. Even after not speaking it for two months, I see some improvement already!