Verb conjugation of "masticare" in Italian

Luckily it didn't happen to me, my kids really grew up with us all the time. And besides, they are not allowed do that, because they are monitored endlessly. If they don't attend class they could find themselves on the next train going home.
It was the first time that we were on the Italian side of the lakes. It is amazing to see how different things can be on two sides of the border. People dress and behave differently. It was a great experience. I even used words from Lesson 45.
I come from Panama, but for 2 years now I have been living in Austria. I hope you have time for me. Normally, I finish my work at 7 o'clock. Where are you living at the moment? Where were you born?