Wet Feet

Okay, so I'll try a blog for a bit. See the poem below? I posted that in February. It was an easy post (just copy and paste!), you know, getting my feet wet. Also, it's a good poem. What do you think? Not that my potential audience is that big, but I've been a little nervous to write for others, yet eager to do so. Though maybe it's just as much for me.

Well now it's June, I'm in Dublin living it up with a group of college students, co-leading their study abroad (this is the month that I have the best job in the world). It's also dependent on the group of students, and by all accounts, this group is nothing short of fabulous. I thought this might be a nice way for you to keep up if you're interested, without me having to recall and tell lots of random stories that people may not really care about. Maybe they'll be a little more interesting as they happen. And I'm two weeks behind already.  By the way, I should mention that this isn't all play- actually the work-to-play ratio is heavily skewed toward the work end (12-14 hour days), but the experience of a new city and engaging with this group of students definitely makes it worth it.

Okay...a few updates.

During the weekend before the students arrived, I did a bit of sightseeing, and joined the "Wild Wicklow" Tour. A highlight for most young women on the bus was seeing the "P.S. I Love You Bridge". Forget Sally Gap, Wicklow National Park, or age-old monastic ruins when you can see the place where Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank kissed in a movie.

It was a beautiful day. Most of you already know how I was able to get on the tour bus. I did get to be co-pilot, which was the best seat in the house. I also had access to a microphone.

Dun Laoghaire

Sally Gap

Glendalough

Word on the street is that women who run around the tower three times (see above) will be married within a year. I did twelve laps for good measure- don't be surprised if you see a ring within 4 months.
(p.s.-bonus points to anyone who can tell me why the font shows up as Times New Roman online, but Trebuchet in the editor!)