Hello everyone! I am excited to join this community on the cutting edge of technology. My name is Salvatore but my friends call me Sam and I am from Connecticut, USA. The past year has been full of ups and downs, just over a year ago I lost my wife to breast cancer. I am still dealing with that loss and struggling to redefine my life. My wife and I shared many adventures in the few years that we knew each other so I am trying to move forward, remain positive and keep having adventures.
This is one of our last photos together in front of some graffiti in Chicago just 2 and a half weeks before she died
This past June, I quit my job, sold my house and moved to France to attend a web development bootcamp. Getting away from home for 3 months gave me the opportunity to reset and start over. I am now back home, staying with family and trying to figure out my next steps.
I have a professional background working as a geographer and CAD drafter and right now I am dabbling with web development.
I have an affinity for all things meat such as sausage making, grills, smokers and crazy BBQs.
For example, this is my attempt at lamb al asador at my last party before I sold my house
Somewhere along the way, I acquired a stray cat and named her Torry after the city where she was found walking around as a kitten.
This is Torry. She's cute, but she's a dangerous hunter
In general, I am just trying to live as much as I can while I am still young and healthy enough to enjoy it. As I learned from losing my wife so young, nothing is guaranteed so if you want to do something, do it now!
Hey @sdziekan! Welcome to steemit community! Sorry hear to about your loss, we hope you're ok! Only time can heal a wound like that, but scars never disappear. We hope you're going to enjoy your time here.
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A sexually-active feral tom-cat \owns\" an area of about three square miles and \""sprays\"" to mark his territory with strong smelling urine."""
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Welcome to Steem @sdziekan I have upvoted and sent you a tip
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Hi Welcome to Steem It @sdzeikan, sorry to hear about your loss. Hope you'll enjoy your stay here.
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Thanks, I'm doing what I can to stay positive but it's a process.
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Hi and welcome to steemit. I hope you like it here and spend nice time on the platform. Good luck
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Hi Sam! Great to see positivity in you. You made the right choice. Welcome to the community and keep sharing.
Cheers
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Welcome Sam, firstly I’d like to offer my condolences to you. I can’t imagine your pain. Secondly I’d like to say I love your cat! Anyway I really hope you enjoy steemit and get everything out of it that you are looking for. I have thrown you a follow to watch you on your journey. All the best from a crazy animal lady in the UK
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Thanks @amavi I love the Upgoat! My wife was obsessed with goats.
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This is such an inspiring post. Thank you for sharing about your experiences @sdziekan 😊
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