In other news, I think I'm going to get a job here though. We're allowed to if we get the right papers and all. The minimum wage is like 8.65 euro, which is like 10$, so that's awesome. I might want to work in a pub, maybe as a bar-back even, 'cause it seems like there aren't too many women bartenders- all men mostly- which is quite the opposite in the
It seems as though Dublin a nice little robbery-ridden city. A few things have happened to my roommates that have me looking around every corner. But I don't feel UNSAFE (mom- breathe.) Last night my one roommate Andy met these Irish guys, and he went to their apt to hang out for a little bit. Well it turned out that these guys started doing some hard drugs and then they asked him to leave. Not surprisingly, he was totally grateful. So he was sent into a parking garage, and he couldn't get out. He didn't get home till like 4 or 5am. It's kinda scary. And then Matt and Andy's two friends got their apt robbed last night. Computers, phones, cameras, everything. A BIT scary. Thank god we have an alarm system on our apt.
Saturday, January 17
RAIN AND WIND, all crevices
Things are going well so far! The weather is poopy right now. It's SO windy, SO rainy, and a little coldish. Meanwhile, we're getting really frustrated with not having internet at the house. Cause it's like we paid for it, ya know?! But I'm trying my best to get settled despite it. I'm at a WiFi cafe right now.
Friday, January 16
Finally Here!
It's been a long wait, but I'm finally here! So far, Dublin is absolutely amazing. The row-home-like houses are way cute, and the doors are small. The traffic here isn't bad, and it literally like a mini-Philadelphia (like old city) except much cleaner.
My roommates, Kate, Caroline, Emma, Matt and Andy, are very cool. Probably the best roommates I could have asked for in this foreign country. The apartment is VERY nice. a 3-story stone house, with a cute backyard (looks like the secret garden). I have a single, and although it's small, it's nice having my own space. The house has a kitchen, fully equipped, even with a coffee maker (THANK GOD..) It has a cute fireplace as well. It's a very homey place, and super close to Temple Bar (the young peoples' hangout). It's a strip of pubs and clubs, and although I haven't been there yet, I'm sure I'll leave a dent by May.
Last night, we went to Grafton St. which has a long strip of shops, pubs, and restaurants. The roomies got their phones, and we went to Porterhouse. It was a nice pub, but it was PACKED. We went around 6:30pm, and we couldn't get a table for food. Apparently the Irish eat really early and then drink all night. So that might take some getting used to. (The eating-early part HAHA) But I had my first Jameson and Coke there, and it was pretty good. Drinks are on the expensive side though. The cheap route is definitely beer. The cool thing about the Porterhouse, though was their home made brews. They were mostly dark beers, and I just tried some of my roommates' beers.
Next we went to a place called Sheehan's. MUST SMALLER. And it was a bit of an older crowd. But at least we could get food (He had to check if the kitchen was still open, haha). I ordered the fish and chips- really good, and Smithwick's= my new favorite beer.
I'm having a great time so far, and classes start Monday! The registration process for classes has been quite confusing, but we have a lot of support here, from two women named Frieda and Enda.
Good times.
Until Next Time, Love
My roommates, Kate, Caroline, Emma, Matt and Andy, are very cool. Probably the best roommates I could have asked for in this foreign country. The apartment is VERY nice. a 3-story stone house, with a cute backyard (looks like the secret garden). I have a single, and although it's small, it's nice having my own space. The house has a kitchen, fully equipped, even with a coffee maker (THANK GOD..) It has a cute fireplace as well. It's a very homey place, and super close to Temple Bar (the young peoples' hangout). It's a strip of pubs and clubs, and although I haven't been there yet, I'm sure I'll leave a dent by May.
Last night, we went to Grafton St. which has a long strip of shops, pubs, and restaurants. The roomies got their phones, and we went to Porterhouse. It was a nice pub, but it was PACKED. We went around 6:30pm, and we couldn't get a table for food. Apparently the Irish eat really early and then drink all night. So that might take some getting used to. (The eating-early part HAHA) But I had my first Jameson and Coke there, and it was pretty good. Drinks are on the expensive side though. The cheap route is definitely beer. The cool thing about the Porterhouse, though was their home made brews. They were mostly dark beers, and I just tried some of my roommates' beers.
Next we went to a place called Sheehan's. MUST SMALLER. And it was a bit of an older crowd. But at least we could get food (He had to check if the kitchen was still open, haha). I ordered the fish and chips- really good, and Smithwick's= my new favorite beer.
I'm having a great time so far, and classes start Monday! The registration process for classes has been quite confusing, but we have a lot of support here, from two women named Frieda and Enda.
Good times.
Until Next Time, Love
Monday, December 29
Me Nerves
Well, it is now 16 days until a board the plane to Dublin. I'm getting quite nervous for a few reasons: the loan company is failing to get back to me, I still need electrical adapters, my bags aren't packed (for obvious reasons), and most importantly, what the heck should I expect?! I can't even imagine what to expect for this trip. The anticipation is nerve-wracking. However, I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family and friends in the past week that I have been home, and I am certainly going to get every kiss and hug I can possibly muster up in before I leave. :)
Wednesday, December 17
27 days!
I'm going home for good on Monday 12/22! Twenty Seven days until I am freezing my bum off in Dublin! Bring it on!! :-)
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