Una Porta Si Chiude, Un' Altra Si Apre

I have bad news and good news.  Bad news?  Gloria (the Peruvian woman I told you about in my "Gloria a Dio" post) started acting suspicious about finding me work, I felt uncomfortable, and I stopped communicating with her.  Good news? I might be able to stay here until next OCTOBER!

I used to visit Gloria and her daughter, Jessica, as often as I could to stay connected.  The last time I stopped by was the Sunday before Christmas.  If you do not remember, right after I met Gloria (on a tram..) (and she had reassured me I could get work..) she invited me to live with her.  I was being cautious however I am desperate for work and it sounded too good to be true.  Well, indeed it was.  I tried to ask about the process of obtaining work and she said I would have to travel to Torino (Turin) to take an expensive course and brushed it off by adding "but your dad will help you pay right?"....That's when I knew it was a scam.  I may not know the procedure to a career, but I know you do not pay to get a job.

Not to mention the fact she lives with her ex-husband and adult daughter.  It was just an uncomfortable situation in the end, that I would prefer not be apart of.  Luckily God knows I always like to have something positive to work towards, for my future.

Last Friday I picked up my permesso di soggiorno (permit to stay) and found out it is valid until October 24th, 2014.  :)  I am currently researching how this will work, since my student visa expires June 11th.  From what I am understanding, I am clear to stay! I will keep you posted of course!

Another positive aspect?  Things are working out for me to stay!  Although this is a confusing mess at the moment, perhaps just God thinks it's better if I handle Italy a few months at a time?

One thing is for sure; when He closes one door He opens another.