Across the Sea.

Basically, I'm sick of Americans. Unfortunately, becuase I live with Americans and in general usually only socialize with Americans, I've had a very cushioned experience. I'm here to meet people of a new culture! Half my classes are only international students (mostly American) and my two geography classes meet only once a week so I haven't really had the chance to make good Irish acquaintainces. I've tried a few clubs and societies, but I just met more international students! Which was ok. I've made great friends with two girls from Finland and a girl from Czech Republic. And I love them! We've had so much fun together. Last week we went out for dinner at Wagamammas , I'm sad we don't have Wagamammas in the states. Lucie had a good time trying to use chopsticks for the first time. :-)

Ugh, and I can't stand how my roommates ALWAYS WATCH THE FUCKING SIMPSONS. I hate it so darn much. I understand if they're homesick and want a taste of home, but god, couldn't you choose a better show?! I've always hated the Simpsons and now, even watching at least an hour every night during dinner, I STILL HATE IT. Can't stand their retarded voices and the stupid music. Lately I've been trying to put on other shows. Anything. Not just because I hate the Simpsons, obviously with a passion, but also because I want to watch anything non-American. We can watch American tv shows and movies at home. But when will you ever be able to watch an Irish soap opera or even the Irish channel, where they only speak in Irish? I don't know, guess we just have a different taste in tv. >_<

At least I have my Finnish/Czech friends!!

Lately I've come to the realization that I'm dreading going home. Of course, I can't wait to see my family and friends and gourge on Annies mac/cheese and Reeses peanut butter cups. But I've just been having so much fun lately. Feel like I've only just gotten into the swing of things and now I have to go back home. I could stay an extra semester, but that would put me so far behind in coursework at UVM. The only way I can explain it is to imagine that you've been in University for only one semester of your freshman year...then go back to high school. I feel like I've moved on. I went from LHS, to UVM, and now UCC. Going back to UVM feels like I'm taking a step backward.

When that plane lands in Logan in 6 weeks it will be the quite the mix of emotions.

P.P.S.The weekEND really was great.