Well the time has come to say goodbye....
It is with very bittersweet feelings that I write to you this one last time. While I am excited to see my family and spend the Christmas season with them, I would be lying if I said that I'm ready to go home. I've had the most amazing experiences overseas. I've traveled to places I'd only ever dreamed of and met new friends from all over the world.
We've really been soaking it in here in Ireland this last week. We made one final last trip down to Cork to kiss the Blarney Stone and I got to see Abby again! Now, the Blarney Stone is meant to give those who kiss it eloquence, or 'the gift of gab.' For those of you who know me, you must know that I need no assistance in the gabbing part; but not to worry, I haven't noticed any dramatic increases in my already superfluous chatting.
Then after Cork, I was off to Dublin one last time. One of the great things about my job at Camp Birchwood was all the amazing young women I met from other countries. It just so happened that one of my co-counselors from the summer grew up outside of Dublin and now attends UCD. Few moments make us happier than a reunion with someone we truly missed, and my reunion with Aisling did not fall short. After practically tackling each other in the Dublin bus station, we reminisced as we walked around Dublin. We only had a few hours together, but I was so happy to finally see her! After all, it would have been ridiculous for us not to see each other when we were actually living in the same country. I think Aisling may have been a bit disappointed that I didn't pick up more of an Irish accent, but I can say that I've picked up quite a few things. One of which, unfortunately, is the swearing! But don't worry, I'll be keeping it in check at home :-) And of course, I'm sure you'll notice a few other changes (ie I've started calling fries chips and chips crisps....).
After my quick trip up to Dublin, I've stayed in Limerick to soak it all in my last few days here. I must say I even considered 'accidentally' missing my flight home and then just dodging immigration for the rest of my life. But, while I may be annoying and whiney about not wanting to be home for a bit, I am actually very excited to go home. Missing Thanksgiving was tough and I'm so excited to get to see all my family and friends.
I'm leaving behind a lot here, but now I get to start planning my next adventures! Coming back to Ireland will probably be at the top of my list and then who knows from there!
Here are some of my favorite pictures from my time in Ireland. I hope you look forward to seeing them all again as I will probably force all of you to sit in front of my computer and go through ALLLLLL of my pictures. Some of you will probably even have the pleasure of doing this multiple times ;-) I'm kidding, but not really....
Well... for the last time:
With love, from Ireland
Biff
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