Massive change of plans

Well, if you know me then you know my plans always change. When I got on my bike I intended to be gone for 2 months and bike all the way to Halifax and back. Then when I actually got there, I realized I wasn't prepared to go that distance, and shortened the trip. Looks like I will be doing the same thing with this little excursion in Europe. After looking at the job market in Dublin, Cork and Galway, I have decided that finding a job is simply not in the cards for me. Instead, I will be packing my bag and heading to the mainland to see as much of Europe as I can. I know this means that I will be returning home much sooner than first thought, but after much thought and debate, this seems to be the best option for me at this time. I have been in touch with several other Canadians in the SWAP program, all of whom are struggling to find good employment in a country currently experiencing a recession. So, rather than burning through my money looking for work, I am going to embark on a whirlwind tour of Europe immediately, seeing as much as I can while still maintaining a reasonable budget. For those of you back home, this means that I should return by mid november, at which point I will begin looking for work in Toronto with local law firms and, failing that, any other employment I can find. 

I have struggled with this decision for a while, since I didn't want to simply give up on my original plan. However, this truly seems like the best option, and is the one I have decided to undertake. I will keep you all updated on my progress, and I am truly looking forward to seeing Europe in any way I can.