Well.
I cannot believe it's been nearly two years since I first arrived in Ireland. A lot has happened, and my global and self perceptions have changed dramatically. But this chapter will end very soon and I will start a new one once again.
On the 27th of August, 2012 I will be on a flight back to Chicago. I don't have too much of a plan but it does consist of classes in sketch comedy and work in an Irish pub. It's going to be a great adventure to be back in the states, and I cannot WAIT to see my family and friends. We'll see what happens from there. At this stage, I will keep all doors open to possibility.
Small things in Ireland that I love:
Eggs are not refrigerated
I walk everywhere or take public transport
All of the light switches for the bathrooms are on the outside of the door
There are no screens on windows
Snails are everywhere when it's damp
It's often damp
Pay-as-you-go phone plans are a standard
The smell of turf is unsurpassed awesomeness
A few coins in your pocket can equal 20 euros
There are no guns - not even the cops carry them
Anyway, I am in love with this country. No matter how you slice it, this has been the most amazing experience of my life. There is a small part of me that has a bit of trepidation about returning to the states because I am not returning the same person that left. I philosophise more. I spell things with S's instead of Z's. I've put the U back in colour and humour. A lot of the time I sound sort of American, sort of Irish, and sort of Canadian. I love myself differently. I care about things differently. And if you can believe it, I am more liberal than when I left. I rediscovered my creativity out here, and I've become creative in ways that I never even imagined.
To end this post, I will leave you with the link to the short film I worked on. I hope you enjoy:
http://youtu.be/0qazryy0DFQ
Much love to you all, and I will see some of you soon.
