I'm off!!! See you there :)

So it's the night before I head to Ireland and what a whirlwind it has been the last couple of days. In the last 48 hours I have taken a final, moved out of an apartment, drove home, visited with all of my friends, spent some time with the family, and packed for Ireland. Whoo. That was rough writing that!

I am very excited to go to Ireland, I just don't think right now that it has hit me yet. I see my stuff packed right in front of me but it's hard to imagine that I won't be in California soaking up the sun and getting my tan! I also am very sad to leave my friends and family. I don't see most of them often enough as it is WITH summer let alone without it. But I have an opportunity of a lifetime and I need to take advantage of it.

Right now, my view of Ireland is that of what I see in P.S. I Love You. Cute Irish boys, some pubs and singing, and of course potatoes! I've heard it is absolutely beautiful over there, and want to do some exploring. Maybe find myself a four leaf clover! We'll see how the image in my mind compares to the actual Ireland.

Today I packed. WAY TOO MUCH. And I don't know what to leave out so it's all coming with me. My good friend Pam helped me out, and was constantly arguing with me about what I should and shouldn't bring. Thanks to her, there's a big pile of clothes sitting to my left that I want to bring but am biting the bullet and leaving behind. I hope she was right when she said I won't miss all those clothes...

Here's Pam followed by my sad face with all of the clothes I can't bring... I'm pretty sure that pile grew after I weighed my baggage.







I'm off to bed, next time I write on this I'll be in Ireland!! See everyone in 2.5 months.