I DID THINGS.

Before I begin narrating my fabulous weekend, I will do a quick run through of people who I hang out with, so I can make my life easier and just refer to them by name in my writing. Here it goes:

• Joe - American study abroad student from California. Studies at Haverford back home.
• Fiona - Swiss study abroad student. A little older...though by that I mean she's only 23.
• Katie - American study abroad student from NY. Studies at Boston College...and we hardly ever see her.
• Guy - Irish student. Senior at UCD. Loves China.
• Emma - Irish student. Freshman at UCD. Works as a nurse. Always happy.
• Lauren - American study abroad student from Wisconsin. Studies at Bryn Mawr College.
• Rick - American study abroad student from Connecticut. Studies at Temple. Loves music. Bakes awesome cookies.

The first 5 are my roommates, and the last two are other people that hang out with us. Ok, back to the story.

So Friday night, the roomies and I spent hours eating an ungodly amount of Chinese food. If you are wondering (like Momatron), yes they have Chinese food here. It is pretty much the same as back home. Now, be embarrassed for asking.

Then Saturday, being well-fed and regenerated by a glorious night of sleep, I met up with Rick to go on a day trip to Howth. Howth (rhymes with growth, not mouth) is a little fishing town 25 minutes north of Dublin on the Dart train. It was grand.

Basically we spent hours walking along a hiking trail through the cliffs. Yes, cliffs. As in those green rocky projections sticking out of oceans that you see in movies filmed in Ireland. It was UNREAL. I'm definitely going back when it gets warmer to take a boat around the area. Again, lacking the amount of talent it takes to describe the landscape, you can check out my pictures on facebook, and I will soon be putting all of them on Snapfish (so don't worry).

After a breathtaking walk (both in the "everything is gorgeous" sense and the "omg I can't walk another step" sense), we decided to hit up an eating establishment for some sustenance. And, as Howth is well known for its quality fresh fish, we both ordered a HUGE plate of fish and chips...and some calamari as an appetizer. All of which was well worth the 810101380283 calories.

Of course, following a 5 hour venture with a gigantic meal resulted in a food coma when I got back home. Which was grand.