Ireland

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Hey all,

Ok so I just got back from Ireland and it was absolutely amazing!! Jessica and I the other girl I went there with had so much fun but we stayed in Dublin because we didn't have enough time to go other places but we basically hit every possible tourist attration that we could. We went to see the world war I memorial garden it was so amazing and it was cool while we were there because we passed a river and there were just people doing crew right there (no worries claire I took a picture for you). But back to the trip we also got to see some of the coolest museums ever. We got to see the Irish modern art museum which was really interestin. We actually didn't get to see this archeological and historical museum because it was under renovation which I was really mad about because I really wanted to see it. But the fact that we saw as much as we did was amazing not just for the fact that we walked everywhere but for the fact that all of this was done from Thursday to Monday with travel on 10 hours of sleep. Both Jessica and I had a rule at the beginning if we were crappy and just a pain in the butt then we probably should just ignore it because it's based on being ridiculously tired. We did get along well though and didn't have to invoke that rule. But some of the pictures that we got were just amazing it truly is a beautiful city. Though Ireally really wish we could have gone out into the country side. I have never felt like I was a country girl but I seriously am going insane without grass and space I'm getting so annoyed with hearing cars and having to worry about them hitting me because they truly don't care. I actually didn't realize that people in Ireland also drive on the wrong side of the road that was a fun realization!! Thankfully not resulting in me getting hit by a car. We got to see Dublin castle and trinity college which was beautiful. Then we went into Kilmainhain Gaol (pronouned jail) and that was really spooky. Apparently the main area with prisoners is the jail that they use in the movie the Italian Job but not the new one it's the original one. I personally thought that was really cool being the movie person that I am. It was interestin though learning about the jail. Apparently during the potato famine people actually did things specifically so they could get into the jail because while you were in the jail you were garentied two meals a day. They could be the smallest meals ever but still you were getting a meal. I also didn't realize that if a woman went into the jail then if she had young children they would have to with her. Basically if they were deamed to not be old enough to fend for themselves. Also Dublin Castle today is still used for official country business which I didn't realize but I guess it's smart to use it still if it still is opperational. But all to say that I really enjoyed myself and loved every minute of it except until we came back on monday getting 45 minutes of sleep and then having to sit for three hours in a British history class let's just say it's a good thing I was sitting next to someone I knew who had no problem just nudging me ever once in awhile, athough I will say for myself I never actually fell asleep so I was truly proud of myself. Hope your all doing good and I hope you enjoy the photos!! Sorry about the spelling the spell checker isn't working so if there are any obvious mistakes it's because I'm tired and it's not working!!

University

Hey all,
Sorry I haven't written in awhile I've been ridiculously busy. My classes started on last Monday and I've been doing work for them since then. Yeah whoever said it was going to be so easy and the classes were a breeze that was crap. They are so hard I've been reading so many books and not the ones that are assigned just ones so I know what the teacher is talking about in my classes. The problem is that two of my four classes are based just on British history. Well the classes are truly interesting but all the stuff our professors are talking about are all things that a student who has lived in the UK all there life would know as I would know more stuff about american history. So I have to read a ton extra because just the discussions in class are based on all this history that I don't have the specifics about. I know about the rose war I just don't know all the players in it and knowing that is a must. Oh well I'm learning something new and at least I like reading!! My classes though are really interesting thank god because all my classes are 3 HOURS LONG!! I have never had to sit still that long in my life. In case I didn't tell you what classes I'm taking this year and you have no idea about what I'm talking about I am taking a British history class from 1488-1688, then I'm taking a Social history of the Victorians which is really interesting. Then a class about the society culture and politics of the first world war, and the last one is a Varieties of Fascism class. They all truly are really interesting. I just wanted to update you all but I should probably go because I have to write a paper for tomorrow and read a massive amount of books before I can do so. So I will sign off and try to keep you more updated on life in general. Hope your all doing good!!!