The Week of Lasts

Hey everyone!

I know I missed Monday-Blogday but you'll have to forgive me as I was in the middle of taking a final! This past week has really flown by. This post is just going to be a quick recap, but I promised to keep you updated so here we go. On Saturday I got a tattoo! Surprise! I hadn't really told anyone at home about it but all my friends here were on board. Kelly and Anne were supposed to come watch it go down since they both have been at least considering some ink but they were a bit too hungover to make it down to the shop. Instead John came with me. I knew he'd be fine because he has some pretty big tattoos himself. I just got a triskele on my foot. The triskele is the Celtic symbol for personal growth and development. The three spirals represent your past, present, and future. I think it's a sick piece and it's healing pretty well! This started the long week of lasts. On our last Sunday, we decided to go back to where it all began, Dun Laoghaire. We had spent our first Sunday there and thought it would be a great way to bring it full circle. We did a little shopping and walked out to the end of the pier one last time. Riding the DART past all the beautiful scenery was a solemn reminder that we wouldn't be seeing it again anytime soon :( Sunday night was spent studying for our Politics, Society, and European Union finals which took place on Monday. Then on Monday night Arcadia took us out for our farewell meal. It was three courses and mighty tasty, but there was no free alcohol so we hit the pub afterwards. Instead of Blackbird we opted for the Bleeding Horse, another local place. The ManU soccer match was on so we kicked back with a few pints and enjoyed the game. Tuesday was spent studying for our history and literature finals. Today after finishing my finals I stayed at school to finish up my last paper and turn it in. I never have to make the long walk to the IPA again! It's a bittersweet feeling. Now, I'm just relaxing and trying to strategize how I'm going to pack. See you soon America. Only a few posts left.


From Dublin, With Love.