Our Flat

We moved in on Wednesday. So much more spacious than I'd expected, but an odd layout. My father would be upset that its so nice, that its not smaller and, most importantly, cheaper. Disgusting smell in the kitchen, still there. Cold. Everything is cold. Did I mention that this is the longest/worst cold snap in Ireland since the 60's? And they haven't had substantial snow since the mid eighties? We were supposed to leave for the homestay this afternoon, but it was cancelled (potentially postponed) because of the weather. Found the nearest grocery store. Things seem really similar to the states, but just a little different.

Hopefully this semester will be spent delving into the greater differences.

Not sure what the rest of this weekend will entail. Looked into some flights for a last minute weekend vacation on the continent, but not quite workable. Busted out some Joyce yesterday evening, "The Dead" from Dubliners. Next up, Portrait.

Additionally: really embracing the tea and biscuits.

[I don't think I've really gotten into the "we" I keep mentioning. Theres five other students doing the same program that I am through Arcadia. Alison, Mary, Nina, Andrew and David.

Us girls live together, right across from where we have class, and the guys live with 2 Arcadia students attending Trinity near St. Stephen's Green. Theres other students doing the same classes and internship, but through different companies. Theres about 12 of them, and we'll meet them next week.]