One Month Down

Just realized that I have officially been in Ireland for a month now.

Of course, I came to that realization on my bike this morning and almost got creamed by a bus...but still.

Some tidbits to share:
Policemen in plain cars wearing uniforms, stopped in the middle of the road to yell at the guy behind them for tailgating.
Policemen in Ford Focus.
Policemen on horses.

Old people bikers.

People here run at night...when it's 30 degrees with the windchill.
I can bike faster than I can run.
And runner was running faster than I can bike...*awkward*

Almost got hit by a guy turning...like you can't see the bright flashing lights, you jackass.

Guy walked into my bike as I was pushing it down the pedestrian walkway.

The Irish love Americans.
The Irish economy is heavily influenced by the American economy.

The dollar is finally strengthening. $1.34 per euro now!
Banks like to screw you over.

The 46a bus is faster than the 10.
The 16c bus goes to the airport.

The post office only has two boxes, "In Dublin" and "Anywhere but Dublin."
Toy stores hide.
There is a music school across the street and a business school one street over.
An arcade is an alley with shops.

Dunnes and Penny's are Ireland's gifts to poor people.
Alcohol is expensive...especially Guinness.
Buying your own alcohol sucks.

Even a 2euro sub can be better than making your own dinner.
Ireland doesn't have alfredo...and baked beans in America are different than the ones here.

In most of my blogs I talk about all the new things I try and what I love, so to change it up here are some things I miss from home:
Cheetos
Easy Mac
Goldfish
Alfredo
GATORADE
Tylenol
Nyquil
soft water
showering without sandals
clothes that smell clean when they are
my hamper
my dresser
having a clock
having more than one pillow
keeping exercise separate from class
having a normal library
my animals
not having to use an adaptor
having a desk
having a couch and chairs
driving
Netflix
Redbox
WALMART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Staples
CVS
Munchos
White Pizza
Pizza Stone
Dagwoods
Pizza Connection
Real American Cheap Ass Chinese Food
Big Portions to make lunch the next day
Bread that fits in the toaster
Pop-tarts
and of course, my pink bedroom

(obviously everyone i love too)