Ireland, huh?

Hmmmm, I have the possible opportunity of working in Ireland this summer. Sounds pretty exciting. I'm not sure anybody would want to hire me for only four months, but it's a risk a girl's gotta take, right? It feels kind of crazy, it's all happening so fast. There are no guarantees about any of this, but I just can't spend another summer in the same place.

yes, it was traveling, by being in Scotland, but I always chose the safe choice. The tiny island that I'd visited again and again and again. Well, no more! This time I'm going to get out there and see the Irish side!

I'm so excited. I have friends there, that I'd be living with, and we could go to good ol Irish pubs, travel through Wicklow, see the cliffs of Mohr....the possibilities are endless.

Now it's just time to book the flights!

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

I think I can be organized this year.

I think I can.

No guarantees. Getting back to school has been non-stop. I've been meeting all my new residents, helping new move-ins, welcoming back old residents, going to RA training sessions... it's all been quite busy.

But this semester will be different. Assignments will be done on time. Readings will be done before classes. The gym will be a week-daily visit. RA programs will be planned, and not spur of the moment. Things will be different.

Is this what people always say at the beginning of a new year?

Maybe. Probably. But, even if it is, does that mean it isn't worthwhile trying?

I don't think so.

I think the effort predicts the path. So, here you go path, effort is going to kick some ass!

Seattle in all it's glory!

Okay, so clearly the whole blogging thing has been on the back burner for a few months, but to be fair, I've had a damn busy half a year! First the world tour, back to school, new job, new internship.... did I come up for air?

Not often.

So, a recap of the last week. The BB (best bud) and I went to Seattle for a week, and I've not had so much fun for such a long time! We had some crazy adventures. There was the cabaret show (in which I got involved in, lol), the 80's New Years Eve, the Australian aristocrat (yuk), the markets, the 'American Hike', and so much fun.

BB and I have never traveled together before. I was quite honestly a little nervous. I mean, every other time I've traveled with friends, well it's turned out less than pleasant at times. But with BB, we never argued, never got pissy with each other. We had fun, we made the best of situations, we didn't stress each other, and we just took each moment as it came. Flexibility is key people!

So, back from Seattle, and it honestly feels like a bit of a low! I mean, 7 days of excitement, adventures and new experiences. What am I going back to? Well, I most likely am not continuing with university. I think college is more the arena for my personality. So what's the plan? Work my ass off. If I've only got 4 months left, then they're going to be the best 4 months of my academic career. I want to leave on my own terms.

On my own terms.

Goodbye adventure of Seattle, but hello to the welcome of a challenge: change.

Wish me luck.