Buon Giorno tutti!

Happy 2018! A little late in sending this out. It has been a hectic start to the year.

Right now I am in Turin, Italy. I decided in the fall to join a ski group who were travelling to Turin (for some sight-seeing) and then to Les Deux Alpes in Mont-de-Lans, France for six days of skiing. A little ambitious for me. But a new adventure.

It’s Saturday and I broke away from the group today in favour of sleeping in. A good 10 hours. Now, having my favourite type of pizza – mozzerella, porcini , parmigiano, con gorgonzola. Except this one is pan-fried rather than wood oven made. Tegamino. And yes, I ate the entire pizza on my own. :p

2017 ended with highs and a deep low. Highs: 1) Making my Presidential ‎speech at The National Club. A proud moment. Although my mother could not be there, my father was. That was special. 2) Volunteering for a ski program to assist instructors who teach kids and young adults with special needs to ski. And, 3) Spending lots of time with many wonderful friends and my family. The low: not seeing and spending Christmas Eve with my mother. First time in many, many years. It was very hard. I had two mini-cries on the 24th and woke up Christmas Day with swollen/puffy eyes. Thankfully, I was with some Warriors throughout the day. So supportive. I am working through it.

Rang in the new year with more Warriors as the Snow Princess. The theme was white, silver and a touch of red.

So blessed to have you all in my life. Wishing everyone great health, happiness, success, love and many wonderful memories and adventures in the coming year.

Stay tuned for the Year of the Earth Dog – February 16th.

Always, Winnie…the Warrior xo

CIAO! CIAO!