19 Habits I Brought Back From Ireland
1: Saying things like “Brilliant!” and “Grand!” and “Thanks a million!” and “Cheers!” They just slip out and people look at me like I’m crazy 2: Writing my dates like […]
I Lived.
Well, it’s here!! One year living in Dublin, Ireland and traveling around Europe and Israel caught on video. I finished the editing and every clip is only two seconds long. […]
Things I Miss About Ireland
It’s been three whole weeks since I’ve been back in the States. I’ve given myself some time to really sink back into American culture and think about the things I […]
The Truth About Life After College
Children watch the adults in their lives go about their daily business. The idea of being a grown up and free of homework seemed so magical. That freedom was something […]
Questions about the Working Holiday
Several people emailed me with questions about the Working Holiday Authorization (WHA). I’ve decided to combine the most common questions into one blog post in hopes to help each of you. 🙂 What […]
On the Words of Forrest Gump: Going Home
“I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home now. And just like that, my runnin’ days was over, so I went home to Alabama.” – Forrest Gump So I am […]
I moved to Dublin and fell in love.
One year ago, I hopped off an Aer Lingus flight, piled giant suitcases into a taxi, and sped off into the early Dublin day. I had no idea what adventures awaited me, […]
Favorite Places to Visit in Ireland
This is a list of my favorite places to visit in Ireland. Some of the places are entire counties while others are towns. The list is my own personal opinion, […]
Thoughts You Have in a Year Abroad
Pre Year Abroad: On the outside I’m all like, “Oh you know. Just gonna go travel and work for a year.” On the inside I’m all like, “What the hell […]
8 Reasons to do a Working Holiday
1. Work in a foreign country. Americans can get a working holiday to Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Most people enter the business world with a college degree, work experience, and […]
Why I Want to Live Abroad Again
Moving to a new place is never easy. It is difficult and presents challenges you did not know were possible. Sometimes you struggle to make new friends or you have difficulty fitting into the new […]
Gap Year: Yes or No?
I should begin with the fact that this post is based strictly on my experiences and opinions, and the experiences I have heard about from friends also on this […]
The Expectation and Reality of Living Abroad
When moving abroad, we have many expectations of what our life will be in this new foreign land, but the reality of the situation is usually quite different. — Expectation: Finding […]
Six Months of Ireland Montage
So many amazing moments over the last six months! Here is a visual montage of my life over the course of half a year in Ireland. Make sure to click […]
Top Six Moments in Six Months
I cannot believe I have lived in Ireland for SIX MONTHS!!! I’ve hit the half way marker!!! WHAT!??!?! In honor of my sixth month anniversary living in Ireland, I am going […]