Good evening, blog friends—I’m back with you again. These are challenging days for me personally, as we are dealing with various financial issues (which we hope to resolve little by little). This has meant navigating a long, bureaucratic process, often spending our free days moving from one office to another. It’s also a difficult time for my country; you may be aware that there are violent demonstrations and protests taking place all across Europe—Italy is no exception. We have a government that has brought us to our knees—perhaps tomorrow I’ll write a post specifically about the situation, as there are protests happening throughout the country. The general atmosphere is far from ideal, and on top of that, my depression has returned with greater intensity. I try to fight it, but it’s not easy in this environment—especially when you’re faced with bad news every single day, alongside the economic problems that inevitably fall on the shoulders of ordinary citizens. That said, we have managed to sort through some paperwork and, fortunately, have been able to set up payment plans for some of our debts. To be honest, I’m quite exhausted—both physically and mentally—but thankfully, when I get home, I’m always greeted by my adorable cats. They have a special gift for lifting my spirits with their cuddles, their sweet little faces, and their gentle, comforting presence.
Buenas noches, amigos del blog; estoy de vuelta con ustedes. Son días difíciles para mí en lo personal, ya que estamos lidiando con varios problemas financieros (que esperamos resolver poco a poco). Esto ha implicado atravesar un largo proceso burocrático; a menudo, pasamos nuestros días libres yendo de una oficina a otra. También es un momento complicado para mi país; tal vez sepan que se están produciendo manifestaciones y protestas violentas en toda Europa, e Italia no es la excepción. Tenemos un gobierno que nos ha dejado de rodillas; quizás mañana escriba una entrada dedicada específicamente a esta situación, ya que hay protestas por todo el país. El ambiente general está lejos de ser ideal y, por si fuera poco, mi depresión ha regresado con mayor intensidad. Intento luchar contra ella, pero no es fácil en este entorno, sobre todo cuando cada día te enfrentas a malas noticias, sumadas a los problemas económicos que, inevitablemente, recaen sobre los hombros de los ciudadanos de a pie. Dicho esto, hemos logrado avanzar con algunos trámites y, afortunadamente, hemos podido establecer planes de pago para algunas de nuestras deudas. Para ser sincera, estoy bastante agotada —tanto física como mentalmente—, pero, por suerte, al llegar a casa siempre me reciben mis adorables gatos. Ellos tienen un don especial para levantarme el ánimo con sus mimos, sus caritas dulces y su presencia tierna y reconfortante.
Anyway, despite my low spirits, my outfits have been quite cheerful; today I was dressed almost entirely in pink—like a sugared almond. We also got to enjoy the sight of a lovely cloudy sky and a brief thunderstorm—a bit of autumn was just what we needed, and it happens to be my favorite season, too. For lunch, we had something quick—turkey burgers, pork loin, and potatoes. I didn’t manage to take a photo of the final result, but it was a speedy meal; I haven’t had much time for elaborate dishes lately, though I’m hoping to make up for that this weekend when I’ll have more free time. In any case, I truly hope that I, my family, and the country as a whole will all be doing well soon.
First and others pictures edited by my phone translation with deepl.
