I am an English as a Foreign Language Teacher. (I am also licensed as a Massage Therapist in the US) I have been married for the past 12 years. I do not have children (though my husband has two adult children, who in turn have children of their own), but we do own a cat. who, like most cats, has managed to become the real Boss of the House. Two years ago, I underwent two total hip replacements here in Italy (thank you, National Health!), and am grateful to finally be living almost completely pain-free, and with almost complete range of motion. I am interested in joining FriendsInRome, not only to meet new and interesting people, but also to have more opportunities to deepen my knowledge and appreciation of my adopted country, especially Rome.