If you don't like the weather...

I've been here a little over a week and a half now, and I've fallen head over heels in love with Ireland. Although a bit rainy, I generally love the weather. It's cool out, (perfect scarf & leggings weather), and as the saying goes, if you don't like the Irish weather, all you have to do is wait 5 minutes and it'll change. SO true!

I've been to two biochem lectures, and I have a feeling this will be my toughest course. Organic has somewhat prepared me, so I'm definitely up for the challenge. I went to my first psychology course, and our main textbook is entitled The Physiology of Human Behavior. I already like this class (except I had to pay for the book..) The professor seems like he'll be great craic (fun), and he already canceled class for next week (we only meet once a week for two hours), AND we got out of class today an hour early. I have two main assessments for this course: two 8-page papers, each worth 50% of my grade. Kinda scary, kinda refreshing. I'm actually excited to read my text book tonight-I can read it for the interesting context since I don't have to stress about memorizing minute facts for an exam.

I finished class around 1pm today, then headed to the library to find some books---although I LOVE the university here, I must say that the Rhodes College library is WAY better than this one (maybe I'm a little biased since I work at the Rhodes library, haha). Anyways, later this afternoon I tried to go buy hiking boots because I joined the outdoor pursuits club and I'm gonna need boots for the serious hiking that they do. I'll also be doing some caving and rock climbing near the sea (much to my mother's chagrin...sorry mom!) In addition to the OP club, I joined the kayaking club and the mountain biking club. I'm super excited. The MB club goes on night rides through the forests, and the kayaking club does all sorts of cool stuff as well.

Tonight I'm taking it easy--the Irish definitely know how to party, and I'm already feeling the after-effects of staying up late every night hanging out with friends. Tomorrow night I'm making dinner for my roommates (I have several European roommates)--I'm making mac & cheese and strawberry muffins (thanks for the care package mom!) sounds like a strange combo, but they are excited!

Things to come:

Spanish culture class

Mac & cheese/movie night

Cliffs of Moher

Galway trip

An Old Irish blessing:

May love and laughter light your days,

and warm your heart and home.

May good and faithful friends be yours,

wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world

with joy that long endures.

May all life's passing seasons bring

the best to you and yours.

Lindsey