Aboot Me

I’m a writer, runner and asparagus hunter living the small mountain life in Sardinia, Italy.

Other credentials include:

25+ years in hospitality and tourism
Certified EFL teacher
Licensed Private Investigator & Security

I have endlessly traveled the world and have learned through trial and error that the road to happiness is that of a slow life.

My Sardinian Life is an effort to show the world the natural beauty of the place I call home: Sardinia, Italy. I have lived in Sardinia since May 2008 and with this blog I will re-create local traditions, popular folklore festivals and delve into the ancient mysteries surrounding this extra-ordinary island in the Mediterranean.

Sardinia is yours to discover. On your own two feet, and on your own time.

Since the beginning of my time all I wanted to do was write. Since I could pick up a pencil and form characters on page I became a poet. From the moment I stepped out of my mother’s house at eighteen to travel the world solo, I became a travel writer.

What other bloggers are saying:

Fare i turisti a Oristano – Storia di una blogger
Bagni di Lucca – Meet Jennifer from Sardinia
Un sardo in giro – La mia vita sarda: una canadese in Sardegna!

I have lived in the following countries for extended periods of time. Searching for advice on these destinations? Contact me: mysardinianlife@gmail.com

Canada
Australia
England
Cayman Islands
Sardinia, Italy

After all these years I’m putting words to virtual paper and I am doing what I’ve always dreamed.

This blog is dedicated to my past, present and future travels; in hopes to educate young souls who have no fear and go it on their own.

Join now!

Subscribe to My Sardinian Life by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button in the top right hand side of this page or follow My Sardinian Life on Facebook , or Instagram

If you’ve gotten this far, GRAZIE.

Wishing you a splendid day.

139 thoughts on “Aboot Me”

gerycla on May 23 at 4:25 AM said:

Hi from a fellow translator and expat (English) living on Lago Maggiore (I have a Canadian friend here too, who has an agriturismo. Small world :-))
I came across your blog while searching for DIY bamboo ladders – someone just gave me a load of bamboo canes.
By the way, I liked your pun “have learned through trail and error…” (you’re a translator so it couldn’t be a typo!!)
All the best,
Geraldine

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 14 at 9:41 AM said:
  
  I’m human, and humans make errors. Thank you kindly for taking the time to point it out.
  
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Geraldine on May 23 at 4:12 AM said:

Hi from a fellow translator and expat (English) living on Lago Maggiore (I have a Canadian friend here too, who has an agriturismo. Small world :-))
I came across your blog while searching for DIY bamboo ladders – someone just gave me a load of bamboo canes.
By the way, I liked your pun “have learned through trail and error…” (you’re a translator so it couldn’t be a typo!!)
All the best,
Geraldine

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Shai Pirosu on January 12 at 2:36 AM said:

My husband is Sardinian (from the town of Bosa) and he was just cooking pasta and asked if he should add carrots to the tomato sauce. I googled “carrots in tomato sauce” and your recipe came up! I starting browsing your blog and I love it! Sardinia is a wonderful island and I enjoy it every time I visit. We currently live in the USA but have hopes of moving back to Sardinia in the (near) future. I will be subscribing to your blog 🙂 Thanks!

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- Jennifer Avventura on January 12 at 11:11 AM said:
  
  Hello, and thank you kindly for leaving a comment telling me how your found me. That’s too funny, and a great coincidence that your hubby is Sardinian. I haven’t been to Bosa as of yet, but am planning on making a little trip there come spring. Do you get back to Sardinia often? Next time you’re here drop me a line and maybe we can meet for coffee, or cannonau. 🙂 All the best and thanks for following along.
  
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mfryan on March 27 at 12:53 AM said:

I dated a Sardo but never made it, but I’ve been fascinated ever since. Looking forward to reading your adventures…

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Marie Meier on January 7 at 7:26 PM said:

I am not sure yet. One of my friends I met in Switzerland once is from there and told me so much about it. Haven’t looked further into it yet, but I’ll do that soon!

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Marie Meier on January 7 at 10:20 AM said:

I also thought about moving to Sardinia to work! Hope it works out for me 🙂
When I see the pictures here it makes me want to go even more!

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- Jennifer Avventura on January 7 at 5:39 PM said:
  
  It’s really a lovely spot. Where about where you thinking of moving to?
  
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Tim on March 22 at 8:26 PM said:

Great to come across your blog and can completely relate with your desire to write, travel, and be free. I too have have lived across the globe in New Zealand, Australia, Brasil, USA, England, Indonesia, Turkey and Canada. I look forward to following your exploits. Tim

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- Jennifer Avventura on March 24 at 3:30 PM said:
  
  Ciao Tim, Thanks for stopping by. I’d love to see New Zealand and Turkey both are mysterious and beautiful, they are on my bucket list.
  
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Paul and Diane smith on February 13 at 9:58 AM said:

Highly amusing and well written.As an expat (Brit) living in santa maria la palma (nr Alghero) I can relate to much of what you have written.Good stuff @sardypaul.

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- Jennifer Avventura on February 13 at 11:59 AM said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Nice to see other expats on the island 🙂
  
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kiwigirlattemptingitalian on February 3 at 4:26 PM said:

Just stumbled across your blog! look forward to reading more 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on February 3 at 4:34 PM said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by and good luck on your Italian adventure.
  
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  - kiwigirlattemptingitalian on February 3 at 4:36 PM said:
    
    Thanks 🙂
bambangpriantono on December 14 at 12:49 PM said:

Thank you for visiting my humble Indonesian blog 🙂

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seeker on December 8 at 6:27 AM said:

Congratulations fellow Canadian. I am happy for you to receive the 2013 Award.

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- Jennifer Avventura on December 8 at 6:41 AM said:
  
  Thank you kindly!
  
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Sandra on December 3 at 3:10 AM said:

Thanks for a great blog, Jennifer! I have an interview for a job in Sardinia and came across this, thanks for the insight!

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- Jennifer Avventura on December 3 at 6:01 AM said:
  
  Hello Sandra,
  
  Wishing you luck on your interview! Where and what’s the job for? If you need any advice, drop me a line!
  
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Alyson and Dave Sheldrake on November 7 at 9:55 AM said:

You already know that I love your blog! So I do hope that you will accept your nomination for the Blog of The Year 2013 Award
You can find out all about it via this link
http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/2013/11/07/blog-of-the-year-my-2013-award-winners/
And Many Congratulations! xxx

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Jackie Paulson on August 17 at 2:20 PM said:

Jackie Here, so nice to see your blog, it’s awesome, love the awards in one spot too.

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Jade@CoolPads on July 15 at 10:32 AM said:

Hi Jennifer,

Great to look thorough your blog – what amazing experiences and bacckground you have 😉

How long are you planning tro stay in Sardinia?

Jade

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 15 at 11:30 AM said:
  
  Ciao Jade,
  
  Thanks for checking out so many of my posts and liking them! 🙂
  
  I’ve been living in Sardinia since May 2008. I married a Sardinian and now call this great island home. Not sure when I’ll return to Canada.
  
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  - Jade@CoolPads on July 15 at 5:16 PM said:
    
    Fantastic!! X
  - Jade@CoolPads on July 15 at 5:18 PM said:
    
    Ps- it was a pleasure reading them. Wishing you the best of success in story writing and in all of your dreams. Wonderful to learn about people like you who are following their path and living life, x
Professor VJ Duke on July 12 at 4:44 PM said:

I would love to visit Italy. What’s the weather like?

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4feet2mouths on July 3 at 3:01 AM said:

Jennifer, you make me jealous. We wre workign on our “Sardinian” life now… Thank you for following 4feet2mouths over the last year. We appreciate you as a reader.

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 3 at 5:04 AM said:
  
  Are you in Sardinia now?
  
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  - 4feet2mouths on July 3 at 3:05 PM said:
    
    No, I meant that we are trying to move and work abroad. I meant that your life is is an inspiration to us!
  - Jennifer Avventura on July 3 at 3:33 PM said:
    
    LOL, I must still be jet lagged! Wishing you wonderful luck on your journey. I’ll be following along. 🙂
passporttobliss on June 30 at 4:39 AM said:

Hi Jennifer! I’ve nominated your blog for the “Super Sweet Blogger Award.” Please visit my post to view the rules and responsibilities for accepting. Keep up the great work Jen! Congrats!

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- Jennifer Avventura on June 30 at 5:34 AM said:
  
  Thanks Jen. That is super sweet of you! 🙂
  
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1WriteWay on June 19 at 11:31 AM said:

I’ve come across your blog thanks to Pecora Nera. In my whole 55 years of life, I’ve been out of my country twice: overnight in Canada and 3 weeks in Ecuador. That’s it. I depend on people like you and Pecora and Linda (in Latvia) to give me a taste of other countries that I most likely won’t ever visit (well, no plans as yet, but you never know ;)) I am enjoying your blog and will follow from hereon 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on June 19 at 4:50 PM said:
  
  Thank you for writing. It pleases me to know you’re going to armchair travel to Sardinia, I hope I make the voyage pleasurable for you! Thanks for following.
  
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  - 1WriteWay on June 19 at 5:28 PM said:
    
    My pleasure. I’m enjoying myself already 🙂
mustafa on February 12 at 5:25 PM said:

i liked your blog. i will follow your blog

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Diane C on January 9 at 6:14 PM said:

I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award – congratulations!  
http://dianegallagherphotos.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/the-versatile-blog-award-what-a-wonderful-surprise/

I love your blog and you definitely deserve this award!

Happy New Year!
Diane

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Jo Bryant on December 12 at 10:50 PM said:

An award for you…but just wanted to let you know…I think you deserve them all personally…but you choose:
http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/tis-the-season/

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Phadom on December 11 at 9:15 PM said:

i really like your posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Po' Girl Shines on December 6 at 5:22 PM said:

Great idea for a blog! Someone not just staying where they were planted, but willing to really experience this thing called life.

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lexi on December 2 at 5:23 AM said:

Excited to have found you as a resource for Sardinian information. Sardinia has always been high on my list of places to explore. I will be contacting you when I get that trip on the books. Looking forward to delving into you previous posts and learning more about life in Sardinia. So great that you are living there. Cheers, Lexi

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- Jennifer Avventura on December 2 at 7:35 AM said:
  
  Caio Lexi,
  
  And welcome aboard! I’ve a lot of articles written on Sardinia and I hope they can help you out. Let me know if you need any information about this lovely island! 🙂
  
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fruitandcake on November 20 at 12:21 PM said:

Oh, okay then. I’ll be happy to hear your favorites, then. You know, in Greece too are a bit hush-hush. Most (aged) women believe that everyone knows how to cook…everything, so it’s a shame for me who always bothers people for instructions. What can you do? Cheers.

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fruitandcake on November 20 at 7:19 AM said:

Hello Sardinian. I just came across your blog and I love it. It’s great.Since you come from one of my favorite gastronomic places,could I bother you to send me a traditional Sardinian food recipe? I’d be delighted to post you in my blog. Take care.

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- Jennifer Avventura on November 20 at 8:59 AM said:
  
  Ciao fruitandcake,
  
  I’m sorry, but I’m a Canadian living in Sardinia and I haven’t any traditional Sardinian recipes to share with you. They are kept pretty hush-hush around here. Should I come across a good one I’ll let you know. Thanks for stopping by.
  
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A tale or two to tell..... on October 28 at 11:10 AM said:

Ahhh ! Scrolling down the page to find a spot to post my nomination for the beautiful blogger award, it is of no surprise to me to see so many awards on your page !
Well done. Love your blog and look forward to many more posts to come 🙂
Emma xx
http://emmahicks76.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/beautiful-blogger-award/

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thebestdressup on October 26 at 2:06 AM said:

ciao! sardegna is a magical place. luvFAB blog.
thebestdressup

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ferragudofan on October 24 at 7:00 PM said:

I do hope that you will accept the brand new Blog of the Year 2012 Award which I have bestowed upon your blog – you can read my award ceremony post here ‘Blog of the Year 2012 Award’ http://algarveblog.net/2012/10/24/blog-of-the-year-2012-award-its-award-time/ Thank you for entertaining and informing me this year – and Congratulations!

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passporttobliss on October 24 at 4:42 AM said:

Can I just say that I love to live vicariously through you? I always get the travel bug when I read your blog. 🙂 I’d like to nominate you for The Versatile Blogger Award: http://passporttobliss.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/the-versatile-blogger-award-part-ii/
Thank you for sharing your expat adventures with us!

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passporttobliss on October 24 at 4:38 AM said:

Can I just say how fun it is to live vicariously through you? I always get the travel bug when I visit your blog. 🙂 I’d like to nominate you for The Versatile Blogger Award. http://passporttobliss.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/the-versatile-blogger-award-part-ii/
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

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Purple Rosemary on October 13 at 3:21 PM said:

I’ve nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award. You can choose to participate or not. It’s up to you. To read more about it, go to my post
http://purplerosemary.com/2012/10/13/beautiful-blogger-award/ and find directions. As well as a list of other bloggers I’ve nominated.

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- Jennifer Avventura on October 14 at 8:08 AM said:
  
  Thank you kindly for the nomination. I think I will sit out this one.
  
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Angeline M on October 7 at 12:49 AM said:

Thanks for the follow over on my blog, Jennifer. You’ve got a great one here that I love to visit.

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Chasing Butterflies: Sunshine and freedom on September 22 at 3:46 PM said:

Congratulations, I´ve nominated you for the “Family of Bloggers Award”, to see what is involved check out my blog. If you choose not to accept the award I will not be offended, I just wanted to show how much I enjoy reading your blog and also to say thank you for your support and encouragement! Have a great day,G 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on September 22 at 4:31 PM said:
  
  Thank you kindly for the nomination! Not sure what I’ll do with this award, maybe dust off a spot on my virtual shelf! 😉
  
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  - Chasing Butterflies: Sunshine and freedom on September 22 at 4:38 PM said:
    
    You are more than welcome, it was my pleasure to nominate you, I love reading your blog! Have fun dusting! G 🙂
aj vosse on September 22 at 11:28 AM said:

You may well become my second most favorite Canadian export!! 😉

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- Jennifer Avventura on September 22 at 11:43 AM said:
  
  LOL! Thank you! 🙂
  
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Chasing Butterflies: Sunshine and freedom on September 8 at 7:48 AM said:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and check out my blog, I´m delighted you did as it has led me to discover your beautiful one. Looking forward to reading more of your work and thanks for the add! G.

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- Jennifer Avventura on September 8 at 7:51 AM said:
  
  Ciao G,
  
  And thank you for coming to mine and reading and commenting. I will be back to discover more on Chasing Butterflies when time permits. We have house guests for the next week leaving me little time to play and read blogs. But I’ll be back! 🙂
  
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ferragudofan on August 13 at 4:41 PM said:

I’ve mentioned you again! hope you don’t mind!!!
thought you might enjoy this http://algarveblog.net/2012/08/13/cbbh-photo-challenge-looking-up/

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tantri on July 31 at 9:28 AM said:

Hai Jenny,i love the way you write your experience through this blog.I like your blog. It’s nice.. i could say, very nice.. 🙂 You are Canadian but made a decision to living aboard far away from your home-country and you choose Itally to be your 2nd home-country. it must be super great experience for you.. right!! I am happy to found you throug blog walking.. your blog should be encourage me to write and explain good in to my blog. Looking forward to read your future post…
cheers,
Tantri.. Indonesia

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 31 at 9:55 AM said:
  
  Ciao Tantri,
  
  I’m happy you are enjoying my blog and thank you for commenting.
  
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createwholehealth on July 29 at 1:39 PM said:

You’re awesome!! Very inspiring blog. I love Canadians, my sister lives in BC

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 29 at 2:10 PM said:
  
  Wow, thank you! Canada is a brilliant country, that’s for sure!
  
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cyclingrandma on July 22 at 11:38 PM said:

Thanks for liking my Inside post!

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 23 at 9:39 AM said:
  
  My pleasure, it was a good one. And thank you for stopping by my Aboot Me page. Wishing you a great week!
  
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Paula on June 27 at 8:44 AM said:

This is a perfect banner photo for you blog :). I am glad you have discovered the secret!!! Have fun! I’ll be back 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on June 27 at 10:39 AM said:
  
  Thank you! Come back anytime!
  
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Elisa (@HipMom) on June 26 at 9:33 AM said:

Ok, I have just found your blog but I can already tell I will like it!! Love the additions of Aboot 😀 and of course Ajò to pay homage to both your home country and your current home… I had no idea there were expat bloggers in my home island of Sardinia, now I will have more than my parents to keep me up-to-date on what’s going on on “my” gorgeous island 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on June 26 at 1:57 PM said:
  
  Ciao Elisa
  
  Where are you from in Sardinia? I live in the Northwest and I love it here. Im glad you found my blog and I hope Im doing a good job at representing this spectacular island. 😉
  
  Many thanks for the comments!
  
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- Jennifer Avventura on June 26 at 10:12 PM said:
  
  You are the first person to comment on my little homage. Thank you. Ajo, Eh!
  
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jessicakorteman on June 26 at 5:41 AM said:

Hi Jennifer! Just wanted to stop by and say thanks so much for liking our recent post on bungy jumping in Japan. Much appreciated! Looking forward to finding out more about your Sardinian life! 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on June 26 at 5:48 AM said:
  
  Ciao Jessica,
  
  Anyone who has the courage to bungee jump is alright in my books. I actually chickened out on my jump in Australia in 1997. I got all the way to the top, all strapped in … I looked down and said I can’t do it, just can’t! I was slightly embarrassed! 🙂
  
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l0ve0utl0ud on June 23 at 11:27 AM said:

Heya! I really enjoy reading your blog and would love to find out more about you…so I’ve tagged you in a special game! If you choose to accept, the rules and questions can be found here: http://l0ve0utl0ud.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/a-game-of-tag/
Looking forward to discovering your answers!

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Spiritual World Traveler on June 13 at 11:23 PM said:

Hi! Just stopping by to let you know I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award!

http://spiritualworldtraveler.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/one-lovely-blog-award/

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dutchgoesitalian on June 7 at 10:27 AM said:

A lady from Canada living in Sardegna…very interesting!! Thanks again for stopping by my blop so I could find you. I’ll definitely be your follower as I love to hear about places yet unknown, especially where I have my roots :D. I just start checking out your blog and already love it! Keep up the great work!!

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- Jennifer Avventura on June 7 at 12:57 PM said:
  
  Ciao! And grazie e te for snooping around my blog and following me! I’d love to hear more of your stories from Sardinia. Did you grow up here?
  
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jessabella on May 18 at 5:13 PM said:

now that I have started my very first blog I just love reading what others have to say…love reading your experiences and hopefully in the future people will be able to say that my blog has helped them in some small way!

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- Jennifer Avventura on May 18 at 5:17 PM said:
  
  That’s one of the reasons I continue to blog, I love reading what others are saying. I draw inspiration from the blogs I read faithfully. Thanks for stopping by.
  
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Dianne Clark on April 17 at 1:20 AM said:

Hey Jenny.. You ARE a fantastic writer.. From home in Canada, I’m so proud you are my cousin… What a great site! Congratulations. I hope to visit you one day!

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- Jennifer Avventura on April 17 at 5:32 AM said:
  
  Thank you Dianne, thank you very much. That means a lot! 🙂 You’ve made my day! 🙂
  
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Robin Jean Marie on April 12 at 2:07 AM said:

Fun blog–fun life! 🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on April 12 at 7:36 AM said:
  
  Thank you! Took a lot of hard work to get here.
  
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allthingsboys on April 10 at 5:22 PM said:

Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award!

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Sami on March 24 at 3:27 AM said:

Hi Jennifer, found you via your interview on Alyson´s blog and have already read some of your posts. I´m Portuguese, have lived in a couple of countries (not as many as you though) and now live in Perth, Australia. Will be back!(http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/2012/03/23/sharing-a-sardinian-life-with-you/)

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- Jennifer Avventura on March 24 at 10:42 AM said:
  
  Sadly, I never made it to Perth when I lived in Australia. Guess I have a reason to come back!
  
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Jason Wingate on February 19 at 1:47 PM said:

My wife’s Canadian. They don’t say ‘aboot’. What they actually say is a little more like ‘a boat’, only squeezed.

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- Jennifer Avventura on February 19 at 1:54 PM said:
  
  LOL. Thanks for your comment. Guess it just depends where in Canada one if from. Accents change from region to region.
  
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austraalien on January 30 at 8:45 PM said:

I’m an Australian woman currently growing roots in Canada.
Love snooping around your blog!
🙂

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- Jennifer Avventura on January 31 at 6:11 AM said:
  
  Hi Australian Woman growing roots in my homeland, thanks for checking out my blog and commenting!
  
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Margaret Lynette Sharp on January 18 at 7:53 AM said:

You and I have much in common, Jennifer. Fresh air and exercise is critical for clear thinking, and what’s more important than that for writing? Keep up your well-considered blogs!

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redpantsandamustache on December 18 at 6:36 PM said:

A Canadian woman in Sardinia! Well done! And now I am worried that the world thinks you say “aboot” because they heard me and did not realize I was French Canadian!
BTW, love your blog 😉

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Just One Boomer on December 10 at 12:34 PM said:

I’m not Canadian – although I might seek political asylum there if a Republican is elected president of the US in November 2012. Seriously, most of you say “oot” and “aboot” from my personsal experience. When traveling, I never assume someone is American until I hear them pronounce either of those words. If I hear “oot”or “aboot”, I guess Canadian and so far I’ve always been right. Don’t worry aboot it. It’s charming.

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- Jennifer Avventura on December 10 at 1:00 PM said:
  
  Thank you for your comments. It’s not something that I’m worried about. Like all regional accents there is diversity. The accents in the south of Italy are not the came in the North. Accents in Eastern Canada are by far, different than those in British Columbia. Not all Canadians pronounce ‘about’, in that sense. Maybe those outside Ontario are the culprits in spreading the oot’s & aboot’s around.
  
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barb19 on November 29 at 8:24 PM said:

Hi Jennifer, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment because it led me to you!
Your blog looks very interesting and funny and I’m interested as to why you chose Italy to settle down in. I’ve traveled a lot over the years (British born but live in Australia) – having also lived in Germany, Singapore and the US, so your blog interests me very much. And I love Italy!

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Richard Tulloch on November 28 at 11:03 PM said:

Thanks for following me – I look forward to following you too. Cheers, and good luck from a fellow blogger.

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colleenanderson on November 10 at 7:49 PM said:

This Canadian agrees. We don’t say aboot no matter how others hear it. 🙂

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arosmannen on October 24 at 3:38 PM said:

Hello Canadian woman, i don´t really know how i ended up reading your blog, but anything Canadian is reason enough to explore. Looking forward to your future posts.

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- Jennifer Avventura on October 24 at 4:02 PM said:
  
  Well, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
  
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duffythewriter on October 22 at 5:41 AM said:

http://duffythewriter.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/a-versatile-blogger/

thank you for my blogger award!

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hollyjb on September 24 at 6:23 PM said:

A duh, I should have known just from reading ‘aboot’ that you are Canadian, lol. It did catch my attention though. I just can’t remember what I thought about it. And yeah, I have no idea why people think we say ‘aboot’. I’ve had people tell me I say it, but they were crazy Americans (;)) I think…..

I say eh! all the time. I love it. I’m proud to say it. ^_^

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cherry on August 11 at 1:38 AM said:

I enjoyed reading your posts…
Cool adventures..

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- Jennifer Avventura on August 13 at 5:30 AM said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by.
  
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thirdeyemom on July 30 at 2:15 PM said:

I’ve nominated you for a Seven Links award. Check out my blog post: http://thirdeyemom.com/2011/07/30/my-lucky-seven/
Now it is your turn!
thirdeyemom

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- Jennifer Avventura on July 30 at 3:14 PM said:
  
  Wow, thank you.
  
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Jean on July 13 at 2:36 AM said:

Best of luck. How long will you be in Italy..forever?

Make the most of it! We were in Europe last summer during IFA playoffs….yea, Europeans are nuts about the game.

Just like Canadians are nuts about hockey, eh? 🙂

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Jennifer Avventura on June 20 at 4:51 AM said:

Ciao Sparky

Oh, so I’ve just left a comment on your blog regarding my poetry. It’s still there, but my categories are not listed in the header banner. If you click on the tabbed widget near the top, the green folder my categories will open and you will see my poetry.
Jennifer

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sparkylaurie on June 19 at 7:07 AM said:

Hey! Jen…luv the fresh new look…but sadly missing the poetry link…that was my fav part -The dark & light poetry.Cud u reinclude it?
Cheers,
Sparky

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bronxboy55 on June 8 at 12:02 PM said:

Where in Canada are you from? I’m an American living in Prince Edward Island. My grandparents all came from Sicilia, the other beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean. I’ve visited there three times, and would love to see Sardegna, too.

You have a wonderful blog!

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ngyilian on May 14 at 4:48 PM said:

You’re such a cheeky writer! Loving your writing. 🙂

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pawsitivelife on May 13 at 1:59 AM said:

You are living my Canadian dream. After visitnig Italy I tried to get a job out there after University. I loved it so so so much. Alas that was a no go. Thank you for stopping by my blog as it led me to yours

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Kayoh on May 12 at 5:53 PM said:

Your blog is awesome! So glad that I found you :D.
Cheers!

Kayoh
http://www.tronah.wordpress.com

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myatomicgard3n on May 6 at 11:50 PM said:

Loved reading your site. I have a travel blog detailing my journeys across various countries and my life at home while I continue my studies. I think you would enjoy it.

http://www.lifeoutsideamerica.com

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tmeach on May 5 at 6:35 PM said:

Thanks for popping into my blog! I’m looking forward to stopping by yours now too…I love reading about other people’s travels!!

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Gusti Ramli on March 30 at 6:42 AM said:

hi there…. its nice blog

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Josè Pascal on March 29 at 7:46 AM said:

Complimenti. Do u like Sardegna? 😉

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gidget0728 on March 6 at 7:10 AM said:

Hey,
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I can’t wait to read more of yours. Glad to find another person obsessed with celeb gossip, now I don’t feel alone lol.
Later ;0)

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jojopant on March 2 at 4:45 PM said:

Hi. Great blog you have here. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting.
I’d love to keep reading more. Do keep writing.

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- Jennifer Avventura on March 2 at 5:06 PM said:
  
  Thanks for comming back to check out my blog and commenting. Much appreciated.
  
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Sweeney on February 28 at 9:50 PM said:

“The dirty mess of melting snow, too far below zero to care” I love that line, that’s the one that really jumped off the screen. Beautiful.

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- Jennifer Avventura on March 1 at 10:40 AM said:
  
  Hi Sweeney. Thanks for reading and commenting. Glad you like my lines. 🙂
  
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Jennifer Avventura on February 28 at 7:53 AM said:

Hi Lucy,
Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out.

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Lucy Brown on February 27 at 4:05 PM said:

Maybe you’d like my brother’s poetry. He’s also traveled a lot and was a fire artist for Cirque du Soleil. His wife is a Mongolian contortionist! http://www.myspace.com/firemikesspace

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Lucy Brown on February 27 at 3:58 PM said:

I love your blog! So poetic. I especially loved your poem to your Mom. It brought tears to my eyes as mine is no longer with us. I’ve already subscribed and can’t wait for more.

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- Jennifer Avventura on February 27 at 4:02 PM said:
  
  Thanks for subscribing! I promise (hope) to not let you down. 😉
  
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Rockin on February 26 at 12:22 AM said:

L’Avventura (I just love this),
So…I am really excited to visit your blog. How cool is that to visit Italy from a Canadian’s thoughts and point of view and a budding author to boot! I hiked last summer with a couple Canadians, but no Italians. I look forward to traveling with you.
Rockin’

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- laavventura on February 26 at 6:20 AM said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by ladyonarock. Glad you like my blog.
  
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Big Sister Beautiful on February 25 at 8:24 PM said:

Looks great Jenny!!! Don’t have time to do much lurking: If Rob catches me on here instead of packing for EVL he’ll have a conniption. Love ya – can’t wait to read more!

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The Hook on February 25 at 3:35 PM said:

I look forward to more from you.

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CitizenErased on February 25 at 10:14 AM said:

Thanks for wishing me luck!
you seem to have an interesting blog, have fun!

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unkeptwoman on February 22 at 8:31 PM said:

Hi Canadian woman living in Italy — felt like I should read some of your stuff since I see that you enjoy mine. Loved the snippet of the novella, I think any woman worth her salt has endured a job waiting tables while pursuing a dream, or waiting to figure out what dream she wants to pursue.

Also enjoyed your verse to your mom, mine has gone to heaven now and I miss her so.

Look forward to reading more.

xoxoxo

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- laavventura on February 23 at 6:31 AM said:
  
  Ciao Unkept
  Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you come around here again!
  
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laavventura on December 2 at 8:07 PM said:

klittlewoman :

hahhha, so funny, i really like ur posts !

well thanks for hanging around.

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klittlewoman on December 1 at 1:35 AM said:

I’m happy that i decided to have my own blog…and now i understand why, reading people’s thoughts, or looking at the puzzles of their lives, and i feel free to share mine too……….!
ti auguro una vita piena d’aventure………..!

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- laavventura on December 1 at 6:56 AM said:
  
  It took me some time to build up the courage to blog, but now that I have I can see the others are just as crazy as me. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
  
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  - klittlewoman on December 1 at 11:03 PM said:
    
    hahhha, so funny, i really like ur posts !