Final Preparations

Well folks, its the final days before my plane leaves, and life is a wee bit hectic. Trying to tie up all my loose ends here at home before taking off for a new country can really leave you stressed out. I've already packed and repacked my knapsack several times to determine the best way to stuff my entire life into one bag. Add to that the attempt to finish law school applications, and you've got yourself one interesting ball of stress. However, all is being taken in stride and plans are starting to come together. I have my hostels in Dublin and Cork booked already, and have even already met some fellow Canadians online who are going to be in Ireland on the SWAP program at the same time as me, which is very cool. Now I don't feel like I'm going in to this completely alone. Also, randomly enough, I was introduced to a native Irishman currently in Canada last night at a Salsa dance class (he was Jess' dance partner). It was definitely the first time I've ever written down my email on a bar napkin and given it to a dude, haha. He told me his sister, who lives in the midlands, would be more than happy to take me in for a couple of days, which is awesome. What they say about Irish hospitality is true, I suppose.

I still have not quite wrapped my head around the fact that I am going to be gone for such a long period of time (though I am sure once I get there time will fly by). I still don't know if I will be back at Christmas time, I will just have to see when we come to that. Right now all I am focused on is getting there, finding a job and an apartment and then traveling as much as possible. So, keep your eyes here for many posts to come, hopefully filled with interesting tales of adventure in the European capitals and small hamlets. 

Adios, muchachos.