Introduce yourself
Name: Morena
Where are you from?: Bari
How long have you been living in the UK?: 5 years
Where do you live? Nort Acton, London
Work
What was your first job in the UK? Au pair
What's your job now? Web Developer
What's the best thing about your job? What I do
What's the worst thing about your job? The commuting
Spare Time
What do you do in your spare time? I go shopping, I meet up with my friends, watch films, TV and TV series. I visit Social Media Websites and a bit more Web Development
What is your favourite place? London
Culture shock
If you were not here where would you be? New York or California
Do you go out with Italians or you don't care? Only with the ones that I consider my friends...many Italian leave the UK after a bit and because I tend to get very affectionate then it hurts me.
Do you read in Italian or English? Mainly in English, but sometimes I crave a good Italian book
.... and what do you like to read? In the summer some "chick flicks" and during winter fictiosn or thrillers. When I go to Italy I am always looking for the new "Baricco" and "De Carlo" but I have not found anything yet, any suggestions?
What music do you listen to? Jazz, Bossa Nova. One of my favourites, Nicola Conte, is from Bari actually
Do you drink more tea or coffee? It changes often
When you come back from Puglia what do you bring back? The impossible! But my must are: Abbracci by Mulino Bianco, Grisbi, Ringo, Tagliatelle, Fettuccine, Orecchiette and fresh Cavatelli Pesto alla Siciliana Barilla, Olive Sacla and lots of wine
When you go to Puglia what do you take with you? Many oresents and often techy gadgets for my parents and relatives. I make sure I put skirts and sandals in my suitcase: I can rarely wear them here because of the weather!
You really feel English when ...... If I eat a roast meat sandwich, I realise I need to have Wholegrain Mustard
You really feel Pugliese when… When I speak dialect with my flatmate that comes from Bari