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Silvana

Silvana

Hi! I am a Melbournian, married to my soul mate, Glenn, and have 2 beautiful children, Steve and Sarah, I am a former social worker, My husband Glenn and I have just completed a Master in Counselling at the Monash University. We are now embarking in a graduate diploma in Theology. I like to spend time with my family and friends, I like to... more »
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • member since December 22, 2008

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  • C MICHELLE LANNING

    C MICHELLE LANNING says

    Hello, its nice to see that we have one thing in common. I like mysteries too. I can't get into romance books. Can we be friends on here? To find out if we got anything else in common. I joined Shelfari on Dec. 20,2011

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary B

    Mary B says

    Hi silvana, I just joined shelfari.
    I write journals through Mary's point of view. About this time of year she was geting ready to make the trip to Bethlehem.
    "Everything is packed and ready to go. A good night's sleep would be wonderful, but I doubt if that will happen. All the pains, aches and swelling that women encounter when carrying a child have not made for good sleep companions. These last few months have been most uncomfortable."
    Mary's excerpt from Jesus My Son reminds us that Mary endured a very normal pregnancy. How awesome is that!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nicole T

    Nicole T says

    Hi Silvana,
    It's been a while since I have gotten to visit Shelfari.
    I have been reading, but I haven't had time to post.
    I am curious to know where your husband lived in Iowa.
    Philadelphia to Iowa is a big change. I couldn't imagine
    living in a place like Philadelphia. In my mind, I imangine
    people living practically on top of each other in really crowded
    conditions.
    I moved to SD to get my first teaching job. The funny thing
    about getting a first job--everyone wants someone with experience.
    It's hard to break into the world of teaching, especially with all of
    the funding cuts that are happening in education.
    So, I got my first teaching job in 2003 and stayed with it
    for 8 years. This past summer, my husband and I greeted our
    son, got new jobs, sold our house, moved and bought a new
    one closer to his family. I don't recommend doing all of that
    in one summer. I am not sure how we got through all of
    the changes without falling apart. I half expected to have
    some sort of issues with post-partum because of all the
    changes. But, my whole family made it through quite all right. :)

    Tell me more about what Melbourne is like. I think Australia
    would be a very fun place to visit or live. What is your weather
    like? We are supposed to get our first snow storm tonight and into tomorrow.

    Take care. Thanks for your notes!
    Nicole

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • philosophefop

    philosophefop says

    Thank you, Silvana! I hope all is well with you!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • joan zawatzky

    joan zawatzky says

    Hi Silvana,
    Good to hear from you. You're a murder mystery fan of my old favourites. I like Sue grafton and her character with her little black dress and the Hungarian restaurant she visits. I used to read all Mary higgins Clarke's books but she must be an old woman now.
    If I'm not in your group, add me in. I'm busy trying to promote my new book and enjoying that. Take care, Regrds, Joan

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • joan zawatzky

    joan zawatzky says

    Hi Silvana,
    Good to hear from you. You're a murder mystery fan of my old favourites. I like Sue grafton and her character with her little black dress and the Hungarian restaurant she visits. I used to read all Mary higgins Clarke's books but she must be an old woman now.
    If I'm not in your group, add me in. I'm busy trying to promote my new book and enjoying that. Take care, Regrds, Joan

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Adelle

    Adelle says

    Thank you for adding me.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Heather Jones

    Heather Jones says

    Thanks! Glad to be here!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nicole T

    Nicole T says

    Greetings!
    Yes, I live in South Dakota. I am originally from Iowa and have only been a resident to South Dakota for as long as I have been teachings--I am in my 9th year of teaching. Iowa is humid, but full of green! IA has a lot of trees, corn and bean fields, and lush BLACK dirt. South Dakota isn't humid, when it is hot, it is just plain hot, but there aren't as many trees. There are a lot of sunflower, bean, and wheat fields out here. The soil is more dusty and not nice and rich and black.
    I live in a fairly remote area. When I look out across the fields and prairies, I can picture what it would have been like for the Native Americans to be on the open plains and the buffalo grazing in the prairies. It's absolutely beautiful...and, unfortunately, it makes me homesick for IA. I just can't get over landscapes without trees and I miss the smell of the rich, black dirt. Is that weird?
    It's my favorite time of year, though, when harvest is happening and I can smell the silage. It's a sweet smell that fills the air.

    Okay, hopefully that painted a little picture for you...I went a little overboard.

    You are quite accomplished. I am speechless to the experiences you have had.
    Tell me what it is like in Australia. I would love to go one day.
    Great to hear from you!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • joan zawatzky

    joan zawatzky says

    Hi Silvana, I'd like to join your group but can't find it. I'm busy writing today. Hope to have time to read tonight. Happy reading!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • joan zawatzky

    joan zawatzky says

    Hi Silvana. Lovely to hear from you...and a fellow Melbournian. I'm psychologist...part -time now as sped most of my time writing. I read a lot too. I clicked the follow sign. I that correct. I've just written my third book, second novel called The Elephant's Footprint and am launching it this week, hopefully. It's on Amazon and my site placeofbooks.com . We don't have children but adore our Siamese called Tansie. I read, or have read some of the books on your shelf and will get round to including a few simlar ones. In mystery, I love Val McDermid. Hope to chat again. Keep reading.Cheers.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • joan zawatzky

    joan zawatzky says

    Hi Silvana. Lovely to hear from you...and a fellow Melbournian. I'm psychologist...part -time now as sped most of my time writing. I read a lot too. I clicked the follow sign. I that correct. I've just written my third book, second novel called The Elephant's Footprint and am launching it this week, hopefully. It's on Amazon and my site placeofbooks.com . We don't have children but adore our Siamese called Tansie. I read, or have read some of the books on your shelf and will get round to including a few simlar ones. In mystery, I love Val McDermid. Hope to chat again. Keep reading.Cheers.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • joan zawatzky

    joan zawatzky says

    Hi Silvana. Lovely to hear from you...and a fellow Melbournian. I'm psychologist...part -time now as sped most of my time writing. I read a lot too. I clicked the follow sign. I that correct. I've just written my third book, second novel called The Elephant's Footprint and am launching it this week, hopefully. It's on Amazon and my site placeofbooks.com . We don't have children but adore our Siamese called Tansie. I read, or have read some of the books on your shelf and will get round to including a few simlar ones. In mystery, I love Val McDermid. Hope to chat again. Keep reading.Cheers.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nikki

    Nikki says

    Hi Silvana, thank you so much! I will definitely have a good look around here. I do enjoy reading and am also on the book website Goodreads where I have a personal reading challenge and belong to a classic book group and am trying to read Les Miserables! Can't wait to add more of my books here and get reading!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Laurie G

    Laurie G says

    Silvana,I have jsut started perusing the site a bit more.I do like it! I have a few recipes I can sahre too! Great idea!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nicole T

    Nicole T says

    Nice to meet you. You and I share similar interests. I am a SPED teacher (took a lot of basic classes with social work majors). I have a masters in teaching and learning and I am looking into a masters in school psychology.
    I also enjoy cooking, traveling, etc. Right now, my husband and I are getting things canned and frozen from our garden.
    Would love to chat more.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Shawn Paradis

    Shawn Paradis says

    I wouldn't be able to contribute too much to the conversation but I thank you for the invite Silvana.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • DIAMONDDAZZLE

    DIAMONDDAZZLE says

    Hi Sil. So glad to hear from you. It's been a while since we've heard from each other. I sent you a PM a few months ago, but did not hear back. Hopefully the move will take place at the beginning of the year. This are getting pushed back because of all the work on his current team. They can't afford to let anyone leave at this time. Several people have resigned and they are really backed up. I'm still working and still stressed. Going through simular issues with my job. Never a dull or quiet moment. Glad to hear you will be graduating next year. Keep up the good work Sil. Hope you're family is well. Talk with you soon.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Victoria - I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind, I'll do it all for you in time ♥

    Victoria - I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind, I'll do it all for you in time ♥ says

    Can you please return my vacuum?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )

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