Now, on the off chance you've actually committed to reading this evening's rubbish (sucker), you're probably wondering what the heck I've been doing since my last update. I mean, I'm in Ireland. I must be making fun/interesting/cultural/historic discoveries every single day. Well....yes, I have, but they are all small things. Actually, you know what, the little things deserve attention too. I should know, I work with kids (who I miss TERRIBLY).
Here are some of my 'Happy Meal' sized observations and experiences:
1) Besides saying "grand", Irish people tend to say "cheers" rather than "thanks." I like that too, but I've been irrevocably conditioned to say "thanks" so that one won't catch on for me unfortunately.
2) Despite whatever anyone tries to tell you, Irish people change the context of "craic" like every time they say it, so I'm terrified to use it. It supposedly means "happiness" or "good times" or some such thing, and it's pronounced "crack", not "crake." Like honestly, what would you think if I walked up to you and said, "Yo, how about that craic (crack) last night? It was off the hook, no?" That would just be sketch. I think the rule is you're only allowed to say it if you have an Irish accent.
3) A D4 is a girl who straightens her hair, teases it until it's a good 5 inches above her head, wears make-up that doesn't match her complexion, and 4 inch heels that she can't walk in.
4) I joined the lacrosse team here. Half of them smoke cigarettes immediately before practice. I thought that was bad...until one girl walked off the field while we were doing sprints, just so she could take a few drags of her friend's cig. Then it was just SHAMEFUL.
5) Domino's is the highest quality pizza over here. It's like 30 euro for a large two topping pie.
6) Irish people don't actually like U2. And they absolutely HATE Bono.
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