1/30/2014
This morning I had a 9
AM and I really just want that 5 more minutes after time. It’s so sad. So hard
to get up in the morning but still of course went. I started off the day right,
with a little 4HB leg workout for 5 minutes, my 2 bottles of water and an egg
white. I went to class, and the professor is actually hilarious. When it hit 9
AM and he wasn’t there, my friend, Paul from Syracuse, was convinced that his
wife had the baby and class was cancelled because the professor said she’s like
a week late so he may not show up. A minute later, he was there and class was
on. No worries.
It was raining a lot so
I was determined to get home. I had some lentils for some protein and went off
to Refreshers day. It is where all the clubs and societies get together so we
can join what we want. The first one I saw and went to was scuba diving club. I
am super excited about it and the guy seemed to be interested. He said most
people go now and the best time is to go now, but I just can’t imagine how cold
it must be. I think I am going to join because it would be great for weekend
trips…just super freezing no doubt. The next I went to was athletics club,
running. I met someone that is interested in doing a half marathon which I would
be down for but I am not sure I want to pay for it…I would just rather run it
instead, ya know? But it’s nice to meet someone else to run with.
Then, I looked for
Spanish society. I signed up for boxing club just because I felt bad after
walking up to them. And then I saw horse racing club. I really just wanted to
know if you rode or just watched so I asked and they just watch. I didn’t know
that was a thing, so again I felt bad and just signed up. The sad thing is that
all of these societies cost euro to join. I didn’t pay for any of them (except
trampoline club) so that was fine, but I’m sad we have to pay.
I left for my next Spanish class. This class is so boring. He just says
stuff and we take notes. That’s it. I was going to fall asleep. I had 3 hours.
I went running and then did an episode of insanity. Trying to start over. Even
got some yoga in. That was great!
I went to my next Spanish class. This one is better because it has like
more to it than writing. We were going through a worksheet and speaking in all Spanish.
I am still having trouble understanding because I have been out for so long. As
the professor read, he would stop and ask everyone if they had any questions on
what vocab meant and then continue. So, I asked, “Que es cannibus? Is that
cannibalism?” And everyone laughed. I guess it was the term for weed. Later
that night, when we hung out with Liam (Irish guy from my Spanish class) at
Captain Americas, he made sure everyone knew about this one.
After, I walked with
Liam to his house. It was funny because we both really had nowhere to walk to,
but we were just hitting it off and enjoying are walk and talk. He wanted me to
meet his dog so he invited me over. We walked to his place and he stopped in
front of this huge house and then he was like here ya go! And I was like this
is it? And he’s like no. But then the people that lived there pulled up. He was
so embarrassed and it was hilarious! We went back to his place. It was also
really nice though. I talked to his sister that goes to school in the city
center. The dog was cute. Did you know that you have to turn on the water
heater when you take a shower?
At 6 I went to listen to
Andy Steves. He was so interesting and friendly. He talked about getting around
Europe for cheap and I was really listening except he talked so fast and never
once mumbled. He sounded so high spirited and like a free bird. He started his
own company for people like us to travel and do planned stuff for free so we don’t
have to waste time finding things to do which is like a travel agent but so
legit.
Then, I came back and of
course this dumb flight to London is screwed up or something and the helper
people are done for the day and the office is closed. I don’t think I am going
to go anymore. Had dinner while the roomies did too, but I was in my room and
in a rush.
Then, I met Liam and his
friend Lionat or something and we took the bus to meet the rest of the guys and
Karolina and Ana at Captain Americas. They had a table in the back which was
nice but it was funny because some family or party rented it out to watch a
movie about President Nixon. Why on earth would you want to pay to watch a
movie at a bar? I don’t get it.
Well, we all had a
really good time. We smoke twice. And again, I think Jeff and Colin were in
heaven. I heard they even gave a ring to Liam to get some yesterday. While we
were all standing outside and at first Liam started lighting it on Grafton Street,
I thought it was fine but his friend and everyone were freaking out because
there were guards but we definitely thought nothing of it. By the way, his
friend holds the world record for drinking a pint of beer. He can do it in less
than 2 seconds and he’s the smallest person ever. Well, then we went to burger
King and then to the bus because the last one was at 1110 PM. We wanted to
catch that so we wouldn’t have to pay. I keep saying like logical questions in
my head but I guess they aren’t so normal because everyone starts laughing at
me and they think I pretty much need a smartness book. I hope they start it
soon.
I pretended to pay for the bus because I ran out of mine and you get
unlimited rides each day you use it and since it was only there and back and I didn’t
pay for there, I didn’t want to pay for back. Liam, his friend, and I waited
for the next bus because his friend couldn’t take the one we would usually take
to UCD because he is an Irish fella. I think he smoked again. I can’t believe
how much they smoke! Insane!
PS Jeff is staying at UCD! That’s awesome and I think he’s making the
right decision. Talking to Adam and going to bed. NIGHT!!!
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