Gia is now in The Hot Seat!
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Hi Pinky!
No - actual, I take the exact career path that I always wanted - since a small child.... I was a fortunate one who realize at a young age that I wish to become either nurse or doctor. After going through school, I decide for nursing. There was a more concentration on patient care. Thank you for you question - good one - and I like always you signature!xo
Thank you for responding to my question, Gia. I wanted to be a psychiatric nurse .. regretfully did not. Wonderful you fulfilled your vision from childhood.
Hi Pinky - ohhh I see....... That is a tough position for nursing - the unpredictable and often time dangerous situations that evolve... I believe very strongly that we end up where we suppose to be - for what ever the reason and where ever we have end up.... I always think that it is mean to be that way. Thank you - yes, I have always been happy with my job... it was a good match for me. Thanks lovie... xo
Thanks lovie... xoHi Gail
What day in my life. There are actual two days. The first was a grateful day. My father have a coronary in front of me at my home on Thanksgiving day...and I was able to bring him back and he survive for another 4 year. So that was a day that I will not ever forget in a good way. - - The second - it was actual not so long ago. It happen 4 month ago now. I work with young children 18 yr and younger who have been abuse. (all type) Our small fishing village where I live have a police department of course, and when a call come in that there is a report for injury of a child, they call me to go to the home with them. So - I go to the home with them, and little girl 4 year was there in a bad condition - physically and mentally. The mother boyfriend who beat and rape the little girl was additive to drug and alcohol and he do that to little girl. As we waiting for the ambulance to arrive, the police was question to him and the girl mother what happen - what he do to her etc etc. Okay so to short the story - he was arrest. This guy was just - no remorseful for what he do at all. Just a not nice person. So little girl have surgeries and she is now in a foster care situation and - she will require more surgery over time and complete repair to her eye that is much lower than other eye. So - is my work to go to the court and testify what I see that night. I give the testimony, and all the time this guy staring and make a mean faces to me... not a big deal - but when I esplain in more detail the injuries the little girl have, he begin to laughing. That make me feel a lots of anger to him. It was time for me to leave the stand, and as I walk by where he sitting, he jump up in his chair like he going to attack me - he laughing. I reach up and immediate slap his face. - so hard that my rings fly off my finger. I stood and look at him with disgust...and I torn and walk off. It was the one and only day that I allow my emotions to over rule my professional demeanor and I not proud of that. The judge did not admonish to me - and if he would, I do not care. That's it. Unforgettable for me - both those day. - - - - Thank you Gail.. xo
What day in my life. There are actual two days. The first was a grateful day. My father have a coronary in front of me at my home on Thanksgiving day...and I was able to bring him back and he survive for another 4 year. So that was a day that I will not ever forget in a good way. - - The second - it was actual not so long ago. It happen 4 month ago now. I work with young children 18 yr and younger who have been abuse. (all type) Our small fishing village where I live have a police department of course, and when a call come in that there is a report for injury of a child, they call me to go to the home with them. So - I go to the home with them, and little girl 4 year was there in a bad condition - physically and mentally. The mother boyfriend who beat and rape the little girl was additive to drug and alcohol and he do that to little girl. As we waiting for the ambulance to arrive, the police was question to him and the girl mother what happen - what he do to her etc etc. Okay so to short the story - he was arrest. This guy was just - no remorseful for what he do at all. Just a not nice person. So little girl have surgeries and she is now in a foster care situation and - she will require more surgery over time and complete repair to her eye that is much lower than other eye. So - is my work to go to the court and testify what I see that night. I give the testimony, and all the time this guy staring and make a mean faces to me... not a big deal - but when I esplain in more detail the injuries the little girl have, he begin to laughing. That make me feel a lots of anger to him. It was time for me to leave the stand, and as I walk by where he sitting, he jump up in his chair like he going to attack me - he laughing. I reach up and immediate slap his face. - so hard that my rings fly off my finger. I stood and look at him with disgust...and I torn and walk off. It was the one and only day that I allow my emotions to over rule my professional demeanor and I not proud of that. The judge did not admonish to me - and if he would, I do not care. That's it.
Unforgettable for me - both those day. - - - - Thank you Gail.. xoboozercruiser
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Thank you for all the answers to all of the questions you were asked Thursday Gia.
I was particularly mesmerized with all that you had to say in your last post number 30 in the thread.
Writing all of that down must have been very emotional for you, and thank you for sharing all of that.
Now then.
Like I say, I guess that is your first day almost over, and may I ask you...
How have you found being in The Hot Seat?
Have you found it difficult at times?
Are you enjoying it?
Would you recommend anyone to give it a go?
I was particularly mesmerized with all that you had to say in your last post number 30 in the thread.
Writing all of that down must have been very emotional for you, and thank you for sharing all of that.
Now then.
Like I say, I guess that is your first day almost over, and may I ask you...
How have you found being in The Hot Seat?
Have you found it difficult at times?
Are you enjoying it?
Would you recommend anyone to give it a go?
fureverywhere
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A question...do you have pets? Have you ever had them? What's your favorite?
By the way...you mentioned "Jim Dandy to the Rescue" in an earlier post. I think the original was LaVerne Baker. I remember the Black Oak Arkansas version, either way I would break a hip, you're brave.
By the way...you mentioned "Jim Dandy to the Rescue" in an earlier post. I think the original was LaVerne Baker. I remember the Black Oak Arkansas version, either way I would break a hip, you're brave.
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Hi Gia
I guess we have shared much of your loves in life already, both being a "Soft Touch" for the Italian and Greek summer evening concerts. Is there one outdoor concert of a Pop nature that you wished you had seen live. I would have loved to have been at the" Jean Michal Jarre" Huston , Texas outdoor event in the City.
I guess we have shared much of your loves in life already, both being a "Soft Touch" for the Italian and Greek summer evening concerts. Is there one outdoor concert of a Pop nature that you wished you had seen live. I would have loved to have been at the" Jean Michal Jarre" Huston , Texas outdoor event in the City.
boozercruiser
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Hello Boo -
I have enjoy to be in Hot Seat.... yes..is a tiny bits difficult at moment - but mostly I am enjoy it... I will absolute recommend it to others .... it is just like have a conversation with a group of friends and one the friend ask you a question - and so you answer the best you can and that is all.. It is not scary - it is nice. (p.s. yes that one was emotional for me - but - it is life - it is what happen on that day that affect to me...and I was choose to share it because it was a day that matter to me - not necessary in a good way, but still, it matter) Thanks Boo...
I have enjoy to be in Hot Seat.... yes..is a tiny bits difficult at moment - but mostly I am enjoy it... I will absolute recommend it to others .... it is just like have a conversation with a group of friends and one the friend ask you a question - and so you answer the best you can and that is all.. It is not scary - it is nice.
(p.s. yes that one was emotional for me - but - it is life - it is what happen on that day that affect to me...and I was choose to share it because it was a day that matter to me - not necessary in a good way, but still, it matter) Thanks Boo... haha - Hello fureverywhere...
I DO have a pet... she is Tiller (Tilly) - and she 2 years old - just a mutt dog - she weigh 9 pounds and she is a most sweet little pup....I have a picture of her in my albums if you like to see one. - - Ahhh yes...that Jim Dandy is a fast fast pace song - but we rock it! After that we sit for a bit - but Steven is in pretty good shape and I think I am also (thank you to Yoga) - so it was a fun time. We do not do that often enough - so hopeful we will go more and with friends. Thanks darlin'! xo
I DO have a pet... she is Tiller (Tilly) - and she 2 years old - just a mutt dog - she weigh 9 pounds and she is a most sweet little pup....I have a picture of her in my albums if you like to see one. - - Ahhh yes...that Jim Dandy is a fast fast pace song - but we rock it! After that we sit for a bit - but Steven is in pretty good shape and I think I am also (thank you to Yoga) - so it was a fun time.
We do not do that often enough - so hopeful we will go more and with friends. Thanks darlin'! xoHi Nancy girl -
YES! Actual I do sing in the shower - - I was raise in a home where all would just burst out to sing when they feel like it... so - in the shower - why not, right?
NOooooo..... and I regret that I do not know how to play a instrument - I think it would be so lovely to be able to play a violin or cello...so soothing..... (but I can play "Happy Birthday To You" on the Kazoo at 6:15 a.m. on Steven birthday (in his ear) like nobody business!) How is that? Thanks Nancy.. xo
YES! Actual I do sing in the shower - - I was raise in a home where all would just burst out to sing when they feel like it... so - in the shower - why not, right?
NOooooo..... and I regret that I do not know how to play a instrument - I think it would be so lovely to be able to play a violin or cello...so soothing..... (but I can play "Happy Birthday To You" on the Kazoo at 6:15 a.m. on Steven birthday (in his ear) like nobody business!) How is that?
Thanks Nancy.. xoHi Anglo
Well..... ANY concert by Andrea Bocelli that take place in other country that I see broadcast I always wish I will see - but there is one that the Four Tenors was sing back in late 90's in PARIS that I would have like very much to be there to see it live. I remember that one because my friend Dina was there to see it and she was enchant with the concert. Yes...that one you will like to see I imagine would be quite wonderful, also.... One day may be you will visit to the US and see a concert - although the ones at Royal Alberts Hall all look pretty amazing to me! Thank you, Anglo.
Well..... ANY concert by Andrea Bocelli that take place in other country that I see broadcast I always wish I will see - but there is one that the Four Tenors was sing back in late 90's in PARIS that I would have like very much to be there to see it live. I remember that one because my friend Dina was there to see it and she was enchant with the concert. Yes...that one you will like to see I imagine would be quite wonderful, also.... One day may be you will visit to the US and see a concert - although the ones at Royal Alberts Hall all look pretty amazing to me!
Thank you, Anglo. boozercruiser
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Hi Boo.... (yes - I know - that Psycho movie was scare me also!)
What animal represent me...... I dunno - I think I will like to be represent as a nice Deer.... we both has brown eye - we both are not predator - and I think gentle ness and like to live with others around us.... LONG time ago, I was sitting in a park all by my self, and I reading - and all the sudden, a small deer slowly walks to me...just to say hello I think because I was have no food to offer....but so gently she approach me...coming right to me cautiously but brave - touch my hand softly ...it is still a lovely memory for me. So yes .... DEER... Thanks Boo..... xo
What animal represent me...... I dunno - I think I will like to be represent as a nice Deer.... we both has brown eye - we both are not predator - and I think gentle ness and like to live with others around us.... LONG time ago, I was sitting in a park all by my self, and I reading - and all the sudden, a small deer slowly walks to me...just to say hello I think because I was have no food to offer....but so gently she approach me...coming right to me cautiously but brave - touch my hand softly ...it is still a lovely memory for me. So yes .... DEER...
Thanks Boo..... xo
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Hi Gia , A deer is no flipping good, I am a Unicorn. So being into healing do you believe in this sort of thing and does it really work. Only ask as I may get Boo some for his birthday
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Anglophile..... Ayyyyy yi yi ... Yes - you are a Unicorn.... a rare one indeed! Do I believe in Velvet Deer Antler for aphrodisiac?.....Here is a tips: Save you money. Save the Deers. Take care of you self, keep fit, eat right, take medications as instructed, drink a lots of water, excercise.... all will be well....
As for Boo birthday - I think may be he will enjoy more a Pub Crawl with you?.... Have fun. Thanks Anglo...
Do I believe in Velvet Deer Antler for aphrodisiac?.....Here is a tips: Save you money. Save the Deers. Take care of you self, keep fit, eat right, take medications as instructed, drink a lots of water, excercise.... all will be well....As for Boo birthday - I think may be he will enjoy more a Pub Crawl with you?....
Have fun. Thanks Anglo...
fureverywhere
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My mother in law was Sicilian, fluent in a bunch of dialects and could cook enough to feed a small country. The food was incredible. She knew all the markets, all the bakeries, and had all the recipes memorized. If you could plan the perfect meal from antipasto to grappa what would the menu be?
Hi Fur darlin' ...
I remember you mention that... she think all the time you too skinny.. haha..... The perfect meal....first off I will tell you - no grappa.... the family not love grappa (which is wine that is make with leaves and bark and skin of grapes) - but the best meal I will prepare will begin with a home made brodda (or soup) with home make breads ..and then a tray with wonderful sausages and fruits and cheese and cracker to have with a drinks, and of course vino (May be Uncle Nuno's home make wine?) .... then antipasti with prosciutto and parmesano reggiano and all fresh ingredient... then will come perhaps Osso Bucco dish with home made pasta ....then a light icy granita to rinse the palate ...then a lovely dessert - may be tiramisu or a very light lemon cake or canolli with little chocolate chip on the end... espresso coffee with a touch of annisette.... and then later, fresh fruit and packages of food to taking home... Sound familiar? Mangia! :sentimental:
I remember you mention that... she think all the time you too skinny..
haha..... The perfect meal....first off I will tell you - no grappa.... the family not love grappa (which is wine that is make with leaves and bark and skin of grapes) - but the best meal I will prepare will begin with a home made brodda (or soup) with home make breads ..and then a tray with wonderful sausages and fruits and cheese and cracker to have with a drinks, and of course vino (May be Uncle Nuno's home make wine?) .... then antipasti with prosciutto and parmesano reggiano and all fresh ingredient... then will come perhaps Osso Bucco dish with home made pasta ....then a light icy granita to rinse the palate ...then a lovely dessert - may be tiramisu or a very light lemon cake or canolli with little chocolate chip on the end... espresso coffee with a touch of annisette.... and then later, fresh fruit and packages of food to taking home... Sound familiar? Mangia! :sentimental:
fureverywhere
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I remember well such meals. At the end his Mom would still be trying to get people to eat more. His Dad would be sitting there asleep and everyone else was too stuffed to move...what memories.
boozercruiser
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Hi Fur darlin' ...
I remember you mention that... she think all the time you too skinny..
I found all of that very interesting Gia, and I would love to be with you to tuck in.
But...
Do you go out much to eat and drink in restaurants, and bars or wherever?
Either you and Hubby, or family in general.
Ahhh yes...fur..... Those day are not so common any more... most of my family is very much careful of what we eating... emphasis is more in fresh foods (raw foods - salad - veggies - fruits) and not heavy pastas and desserts so much any more...just special occasion. It make me laugh - the Dad too stuff to move and sleeping.... is like that with my Uncle Nuno who is now live with us... he eat like a horse and then he sleep with his pants unbutton (when he WEARING the pants) ...so cute... Good thing we lovin him so much.. When my parents move down to Florida for a while, she will call me each Sunday and always say - "you eating? You sound thin!"... : } I say, "Mama - I am 4'11 tall - how much I can eat?" jeesh! haha... But I understanding because in Italian family, food is love...all the time for preparing the meals - each egg that goes in to the home made pasta - each sprinkle of fresh grate cheese on the pasta - teeny bits of love that are offer from the Mama who make the food... I am glad you survive with you Sicilian Mama in law.... xoxo Thanks love...
When my parents move down to Florida for a while, she will call me each Sunday and always say - "you eating? You sound thin!"... : } I say, "Mama - I am 4'11 tall - how much I can eat?" jeesh! haha... But I understanding because in Italian family, food is love...all the time for preparing the meals - each egg that goes in to the home made pasta - each sprinkle of fresh grate cheese on the pasta - teeny bits of love that are offer from the Mama who make the food... I am glad you survive with you Sicilian Mama in law.... xoxo Thanks love...Hi Boo...
Yes we do go out- we go to favorite restaurants. Last year we discover a "underground" supper club that is held in a private home and the home is license to serve meals...they take only reservation a week ahead of time, and the chef, his name Frank, cook and serve the meal in his home...each person eat the same thing... is WONDERFUL way to dine - he offer wines and his specialty dessert if you wish... it is private in that he not advertising to publics - it is all word of mouth to friends? I dunno if you can understanding what I mean... I apology if you can not.... but any way - yes we do go out - not bars too much because I am kind of a scrawny one, and I can not drink much of alcohol...1/2 glass of wine and I laugh and then sleep..lol...is like give alcohol to a child..not good... - In winter time we are more tribal at home - I do a lots of cooking and my family comes and stay for long weekend and they all bring food and cooking... Living by the ocean, Steven LOVE seafood dishes and he enjoy to go to dinner - mostly Friday nights (tonight!) with just me so we can say hello to each other after his busy busy week....when family is here, I can tell to you - it is very nice to waking up to smell of breakfast is made for ME..GRAZIA!! ...always it is Gia who is up early to cook for all..... but every one is helping out and when they leave you will not even know they was here..they very respectful of the house. Summer time is another story - craze and loud - many little ones bang the door and run to the bay... but would I give it up? No way. IF you ever are here in New England with Chris, you must come to see us - we will take you to the supper club and where ever you will like to go...MANY restaurants along the coastline and some fun bars on Nantucket Island - (you know -JAWS movie is make there?) lol.... come see us! xo
Yes we do go out- we go to favorite restaurants. Last year we discover a "underground" supper club that is held in a private home and the home is license to serve meals...they take only reservation a week ahead of time, and the chef, his name Frank, cook and serve the meal in his home...each person eat the same thing... is WONDERFUL way to dine - he offer wines and his specialty dessert if you wish... it is private in that he not advertising to publics - it is all word of mouth to friends? I dunno if you can understanding what I mean... I apology if you can not.... but any way - yes we do go out - not bars too much because I am kind of a scrawny one, and I can not drink much of alcohol...1/2 glass of wine and I laugh and then sleep..lol...is like give alcohol to a child..not good... - In winter time we are more tribal at home - I do a lots of cooking and my family comes and stay for long weekend and they all bring food and cooking... Living by the ocean, Steven LOVE seafood dishes and he enjoy to go to dinner - mostly Friday nights (tonight!) with just me so we can say hello to each other after his busy busy week....when family is here, I can tell to you - it is very nice to waking up to smell of breakfast is made for ME..GRAZIA!! ...always it is Gia who is up early to cook for all..... but every one is helping out and when they leave you will not even know they was here..they very respectful of the house. Summer time is another story - craze and loud - many little ones bang the door and run to the bay... but would I give it up? No way.
IF you ever are here in New England with Chris, you must come to see us - we will take you to the supper club and where ever you will like to go...MANY restaurants along the coastline and some fun bars on Nantucket Island - (you know -JAWS movie is make there?) lol.... come see us! xo
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