User talk:Cosentina

I was born in Cosenza and immigrated to Canada when I was only 2 months old. Although I was raised in Toronto my whole life, I was raised at home by my Calabrese parents, who spoke little english even after 40 years of living here. I think in english, write in english, and dream in english, but I still feel very Calabrese,or Italian, as well. I went to Italy four months ago, and it felt so natural to me, because I was used to the food, and I could speak and understand Italian fluently, and understand the culture, as it was my parents that they passed on to me. It's sad that Calabrian's had to immigrate to other countries because of the poverty there after the war. However, I visited there and it was as beautiful to me anyway, as anywhere in Italy. Has anyone ever lived there at all, and then came back to North America? If so, how would you describe your experience? Sometimes, I feel like I want to go back to my roots. Other times, Canada is home, and I love it, and it would be hard to leave here for good. I'd get homesick...any advice?Cosentina 01:41, 28 April 2006 (UTC)TS