Ireland is cute: Official Day One

Well, I know this is going to come as a complete shock to everyone, but it's rainy and cold here.
About fifty four to be exact and spit-raining as I have labeled it. So, I've deduced that Ireland is green due to the fact that it rains all the time. I mean... all the time. Those stereotypes are correct.

We had our induction this morning. That's irish for introduction. I didn't get any medal or award of even a lapel pin. RATS! We have a presentation tonight and a "reception" which I believe means free booze. Sadly, the college bar is closed for renovation so there goes my extra credit! And instead of your welcome, the people behind the counter say "cheers" My kind of town. Speaking of, no word yet on the progress of finding a drinking buddy in one of my roommates. I think the best bet is the one who just turned 21. She looks ready to fold!


The most interesting discoveries of the day are that on a computer keyboard in Ireland, the @ is not above the number three on the keyboard. THE WHOLE WORLD HAS GONE TOPSY-TURVY! It's where the punctuation mark should be. And the punctuation mark is over the number 2! In turn, the "enya" is above the #. Probably because they're aren't many mexicans in Ireland. There are a bunch of sheep, though.

This is very exciting, I know. I slept for twelve hours last night so I am just happy to be alive. I went to bed at nine, woke up at 2 for no reason, then fell back to sleep until 10:30 am. and I'm starting to feel tired again. CAFFEINE TIME!

Everyone here is very nice and very scrappy. My project for the evening is to go grocery shopping and not make a fool out of myself. I figure by preparing my own lunches everyday I will not only be saving money, but will save "gag reflex" time. The food here is bad. A lot of mayo and not a lot of turkey. I mean none. Just chicken. I have yet to see a turkey breast... Or a turkey for that matter. Hmm.

My classes daily are going to be 10:30-noon, then 2-3 or 4. Seeing as though it's a 20 minute trek over bridges and over hills (I'm not kidding. I woke near a ruin on the way to campus... a RUIN of a cobblestone castle) I think I'll just stay and hang out everyday and write this great, rambling blogs between classes. Oh yeah, and maybe study?

Oh yes, and I have a phone number. Let me know if you want it, lovies.

Even though it's rainy and cold, Ireland is still cuter than Newark.

Signing off. Lovings!