A Lot of Work and Particle Physics

Hi all! Sorry I haven't written in a while, but honestly there's been little to nothing to report. I've been moved from room to room, so I've basically been living out of a shopping bag, and by this point I've checked in at least 100 people into this hostel. The work is complicated but not all that interesting, and I'm trying to have fun but I can't wait to plan my next trip! I have mostly night shifts, but I'm working on switching some with Anja, the other intern, who is German and has dreadlocks and eats chocolate pudding on toast and is therefore AWESOME.

LAST NIGHT
Last night, I thought it'd be a great idea to sign onto Skype and start talking to a certain argumentative boy. Bad decision, as I wasn't wearing my wrist brace and we ended up debating religion and particle physics for three hours. Since neither of us was likely to concede the point, it just kept going until it was 2:30 am and I was exhausted and hurting like crazy. Didn't matter- it was so much fun. The best part is that we can manage to flirt while debating scientific proof for the existence of God. ;)

TONIGHT
I went out to a club tonight, because they were offering free admission and free drinks, but now my ears are ringing. It was so loud because the DJ was from LA and doesn't understand the concept of 'eardrums'. And there were a lot of weird guys there, and as I hadn't been drinking they weren't the least bit attractive. I came home early because Hannah was very drunk and kept yelling in my ear about her new Irish friends that she found. She's been trying to become a regular at a local pub, and it seems to be working, as she was seven drinks in tonight when I found her. In a little while I'll walk her home- she's nervous about walking alone at night- and probably sleep over at her Travelodge so I don't have to walk home alone.

POSTCARDS
I sent the postcards in a letter to my mom, so they won't have an Ireland stamp when they reach you. Sorry! It's 87c to send a postcard here, which is a good $1.20 USD, and with 30 people to send postcards to, it was just cheaper to send an 87c letter to my mom. On the upside, my mom rocks for sending all those postcards.

COMIC NEWS
Other updates outside of Ireland: My mom got me in touch with a neighbor down the street, whose daughter previously worked at DC Comics and wants to set me up with the VP, to talk to her. Score! I sent her an e-mail but she hasn't responded yet. Fingers crossed!

PS there are no comics in Ireland, and also no Ultimate OR Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Why did I want to come here again?

A REASSURANCE
To reassure all family members and unknowing friends: "Drunk Fun Captain" is a title, meaning that I am in charge of all events that are drunk and fun- not necessarily that I myself am consistently drunk. Just clearing that up, as there was some worry over that. I'm already training a replacement for when I graduate next year. OH GOD I graduate next year.

MORE IRELAND
I have four days off, starting Saturday, so I'm thinking that on Sat I'll go to the Aran Islands, and on Sunday I'll head up to Clare Island and stay in a hostel in Mayo. Tuesday I'll head out to the Cliffs of Moher. Next time I have four days off I want to go kayaking around the Dingle peninsula- either that or I'll rent a bike and explore that way. I'm talking to people behind the receptionist's desk to see what deals they can get me. Supposedly Dingle is fantastically beautiful. Yes, immature former freshmen and Ricky, it's "dingle". That doesn't mean it's sexual.

Then on Wednesday there's a Celtic Tales performance at a local pub, where a seanachai (storyteller) will recant myths and legends, and because I work at Sleepzone I can go for free! Score! I'm really excited for that, as it should be incredible. But mainly in between the time moves slowly, because the work is dull and the hours are long. I can't wait to get out there and explore more! I want to see as much of the southwest as I can, so I might do two bike tours... and luckily I'm not working much during the Galway Arts Gestival... and of course explore the southeast at some point... and then just before I leave for home I'll check out Dublin.

Hannah just showed up- gotta go! If I haven't said it enough, I miss all of you! Hope to talk to you soon!

Love,

Annie Mc