I AM IN DUBLIN!!!
Wow, what to say other then…WOW!
I can’t believe I’m here. I can’t believe THIS is MY LIFE. Words cannot express how deeply grateful I am to my parents for making this possible for me. Also, to my friends for letting me crash on their couches for 2 months. I unpacked my suitcase completely the other day and nearly started to cry for joy. It’s SO WONDERFUL to finally have a home again. A room and a closet to myself!
Dublin is…tinier then I expected. Well, everything in Europe is just smaller. The states are just so sprawling. Chicago is just absolutely IMMENSE compared to Dublin. Other then that though it’s just been hectic. Moving here, trying to find a home. trying to make friends. trying to navigate around Dublin. Its all been overwhelming to say the least and I am super anxious to start classes on Monday.I’m dying for some more structure and routine in my life. Back in Chicago I had 2 jobs and was doing plays pretty regularly so I had very little down time. Now ALL I have is down time but I think that will be ending shortly…especially if I make any of the plays I’ve auditioned for on campus…we shall see…
Hell, it’s still overwhelming. I love being here. I love this city. But when the homesick pangs occur they are intense and brutal. I can’t even begin to tell you all how much I miss you. Its like having a phantom limb not being able to see you all regularly. Its pathetic how much it makes my day when I get an email or a facebook message from a close friend.
Last night was Arthur’s Day.
If you have no idea what that is, don’t worry, neither did I until like a week ago…and really neither did all of Ireland until like 3 years ago. Its a made up holiday celebrating Arthur Guinness and everyone drinks all day in honor of him….think like New Years Eve and Saint Patricks Day rolled into one.
Well played Ireland…well played…
I think that’s all I have to say at the moment. If you have specific questions-just ASK! I will try to answer asap!!
Love you and Miss you all!!
