Daily Prompt

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.

Honestly, I don’t hate being asked this I just never know how to answer. I get asked about everytime I meet someone new here in Sicily. It is always the same question and my answer never seems to be enough for them. Maybe it is a language barrier, I am not sure.

Why did you move here?

I start by saying, I have always loved Italy, despite never having been here until I moved. Or I will say, “Oh, my family is from here.” I hope they let the conversation move on.

It never does and I struggle to find the words in English or Italian. Why did I move here? Sometimes I want to say, “because I felt like it.” But that is rude, and I know they just want to understand why since there is an idea that America is so great and perfect. Again, every country has its issues.

But, I never really felt like I fully fit in, which is actually common in America. We are all immigrants there mostly so the families are all new generations of Americans, etc. People always talk of NYC being a melting pot, and that is true a lot. But, it is not just limited to NYC or LA for example. We have lots of places with immigrants and its more common to be an immigrant than not. I am not even sure what at this point, it is for that country, but I don’t want to delve into that mess of history. Because…my god.

Anyway like I said, every country has its ups and downs. Its shameful past and its beautiful present. We are all evolving and growing. But again, I came here because I wanted to and I am happy I did. I don’t have a better answer.