I can't remember the last time I called it the Emerald Isle, but it's just so pretty & green this morning that I couldn't help but call it that! I'm sitting back in our quiet post-grad reading room that always makes me feel smart & accomplished... i had korean twice yesterday...i have a beautiful big cheap coffee in front of me...slept in my big awesome bed last night, cool and happy...life is GOOD!
I even slept a bit on the plane from Rwanda, I accomplished the rare, -get dinner, finish movie, sleep & wake up for breakfast- combo that is absolutely ideal for overnight flights! Twas a beautiful thing! And I was happy to leave Rwanda but when the plane was taking off, i got a bit choked up. It hit me out of nowhere and i certainly didn't expect it, but it happened! I think it's because I have no idea when I'm gonna get back there...i know it will happen cause I can't seem to stay away for too long, but at least this was "bye for a while"
Now i have to dive back into the hell that is finding an apt in Dublin in September b/c my landlord was a bit crazy when I came home, but i'm not homeless yet! I've got a week, so wish me luck! I am so excited for this upcoming year though, i was so excited to come back but i'd even forgotten some of the things I love so much here. Walking across the harp bridge (or riding across on my bike) with the sun lighting my face and glistening off the water from Dublin bay...i truly have to take a picture of that and post it here because it's the single greatest scene in my life here. It somehow encapsulates everything I love about life here.
That, and a photo series of live pub seshes...went for one last night and even though we were in Temple Bar surrounded by tourists, it felt like our Dublin. So cheers to that! Cheers to another year in a place that actually feels like home.
