getting cold feet (it's probably the tile floors..)

dag it's cold.  i mean, i don't even think it's this chilly in philly this time of year... ah well, i can't complain.  autumn is my absolute favorite time of year.  this is definitely going to be a test because i experience the craziest of emotions in autumn.  we all know my birthday consumes the entire month of october, so that is upon us of course.  but also, i don't think there's a more beautiful time of year.  the colors of pennsylvania foliage, the apple cider, the cold noses.  i hope i get some of those feelings here, or i will just be devastated.  there's nothing like that first day you need a sweater.  

pumpkin picking last year...*sigh*

alas, this is one huge sacrifice i am making to be here in this european paradise.  however, i can't help but keep thinking of this family located in the north (where i of course could partake in all the luxuries of fall..).  but aside from the weather, they seem to be a wonderful family that i would love to be a part of. side note:  i feel like i'm speed dating au pair style. it's like i'm on 'the dating game' picking which bachelor is right for me...so strange.

but anyway, i have made some beautiful connections here in roma, and i don't want to leave them (and frankly i'd much rather the city than the country).  So then, why is this family still on my heart and in my mind when i have wonderful prospects here? (which i do.  i'll post pictures of the delightful family i met here in rome)  it is definitely something to pray about.  i'd love your opinions, because i'm all about hearing what my friends and family have to say.  but enough of that.  the lord is providing in abundance here.  amazing isn't it?  (i still miss you all...probably as much as i miss hot sauce.)  ;)