(Photos: Janine Joles)
Remember my big secret? Well I'll be sharing it with you today, because I'm so excited and honestly can't think of anything else!
Drum roll please... I'll be visiting Italy again for the month of April — and lucky me — I'll also be in London for a week! Now perhaps some of you are wondering why so soon? The reason is quite simple. My big secret is really that Guido and I are moving to Italy!
I know. It's a huge moment for us. Right now I'm still trying to get my head (all the organizing), heart (the fact that I'll be saying goodbye to my family and friends) and tongue (the Italian language lessons have commenced) around this amazing opportunity.
Despite the inevitable challenges of moving countries, we are pushing through with the decision, and look forward to starting our new future together in Italy come the end of this year. Since that's still some time away, I will have to literally keep you posted on our progress, so that you can also share in our happiness :)
Hope you're having a blissful week, xo Janine
That is such wonderful happy news for the both of you. I wish you only joy in your new venture and know that you'll be missed dearly! Looking forward to all the posts on your preparation! xx
ReplyDeleteoh my! How wonderfully exciting! It will be interesting to see if your 'eye' changes in any way or if the content of your beautiful images shifts in a new direction due to the move...
ReplyDeleteFirst of all: I am in love with the two pictures from Venice. Perfectly captured!
ReplyDeleteAnd then I am sooo excited for you and your move to Itlay. And for sure I am looking forward to see many many more wonderful pictures of yours... :)
Dearest Janine, Thank you for sharing your big secret! I am SOOO thrilled for you!!! I know it takes courage to make such a change and that you might be faced with plenty of reasons to not do it but, oh, my, you will be so happy that you pursued this dream. And I'm selfishly thinking of how it will benefit me and all of us who will get to see your fabulous images from Italy. Wishing you and Guido great success and happiness. love, – g
ReplyDeleteQuiet and calmness speak for themselves. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteomg janine this is amazing!!!! what a fabulous gift! cant wait to see the fruit of your new life. i hope you are able to continue sharing with us here as you transition so we may partake in this joyous occassion with you. i just might have to come visit you one day!!
ReplyDeleteomg... congratulations my dear! That is so exciting. I'm very thrilled for you both. And I second what Georgianna said -- that we'll get to see wonderful photos of Italy, and then other parts of Europe. Wow. My very best wishes! Lauren
ReplyDeleteGuido + I want to thank you for each of your heartfelt wishes and let you know that your sweetness fills us like a gentle breeze :)
ReplyDeleteLetha - I also can't wait to see how my portfolio of images might bloom living in one of Europe's most beautiful countries.
And of course Heather - I'd be very disappointed if my internet friends didn't come visit me in Italy one day!!
Thank you once again. Hope you all enjoy the coming weekend!
Oh you lucky. I dream of living in Italy - especially on Lake Garda. My favorite place.
ReplyDeletePlease keep you posted. This is very interesting. Another country, a new language, new customs and traditions - I would like to read about it.
Greetings
Kristin
P.S. I love the 2th image. The blue is so wonderful.
YAY! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeletewould you consider a stow-away?
Janine, how wonderful! Such exciting news! Now you'll be able to hop around Europe more easily. Watch out, Paris - here comes Janine! Living in Italy is going to be a gift. Yes, being separated from your family will be difficult at times (and you'll miss Africa for sure), but it gets easier and they'll certainly want to visit you. Wishing you a smooth transition and all the best as you and Guido prepare for this new adventure. xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity for you!!! How exciting! Congratulations for gaining this wonderful chance to move to Italy! I can see how you are thrilled! At the same time, it will be hard to say good-bye to your families and friends. You have this beautiful blog to keep your family and friends informed and entertained by you. Good luck learning the language. It'll be so fun to see your photos you'll take in Italy. Kaho
ReplyDeleteah che bello! i'm just reading this now and wish you all the best in this marvellous country that i call home. you'll LOVE it. and you'll be able to country hop as much as you like since everything is so near. ah honey. so glad for you both!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move to Italy! I definitely find it challenging myself living in such a different country.
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