"In my free time, I like to read, listen to audiobooks, watch movies, and write stories. I even wrote a script in Italian! On the side, I also like to cook and bake. I love baking cakes!"
"I speak Italian, English, French, Greek and Spanish. I studied Spanish at my university for a year and a half. I also studied and taught Latin for 10 years. I speak a little German since I also studied one semester of it. In Italian, "Ciao" is how you greet others!"
"I have a dog named Poohbear, which is a mix of a Border Collie and Labrador. I used to have a cat named Grace and another cat named Violetta."
"Yes, I have traveled a lot. Within the United States, I traveled to Alaska. Outside of the United States, I've been to the Greek Islands, Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, Cuba, Mexico, Italy, France, London and Germany."
"I am a professor at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). I teach courses in Italian, one course in the Classical department, and another course in the Comparative Literature department."
"Read a lot of poetry! My favorite poet is Emily Dickinson, who writes about nature and bees. Also, when you can the chance, visit Harry Potter studios in London if you are a fan. And last, but not least, start learning languages early!"