Europe Trip Success

I am back in Dublin and have had time to think about the trip and let it sink in that I traveled through 7 countries in Europe and saw more than I could have imagined. The official line up was: I flew into Belgium ( I didnt really see much there though) and then trained through Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland (where I went paragliding!!!), France and Monaco, and then ended up in Spain. The total trip was 11 days...by far the biggest vacation I have ever taken. The two month trip to the DR is ranked a close second :) I absolutely love to travel and see the world. Sitting on the train listening to so many different languages, and meeting people who spoke 4, 5, 6 languages was unreal! Honestly the U.S. needs to invest in teaching our youth foreign languages.. we are so behind compared to Europe :(

I journaled everyday while I was gone.. I kept track of my travel expenses for future reference but I didnt even try to document food and bev.. hahaha it was a lot. worth every bit of it tho!

Switzerland was my favorite. The lady in the picture with me paragliding was my pilot and she and I had time to chat quite a bit and I really envy her life. She pilots in the summer and is a ski instructor in the winter..no kids and lives in the mountains in a 'hippie house'! soo the whole ski thing made me want to take a ski trip. Ashlee the girl who met up with Sara and I is planning to go to Norway in November to ski and I am seriously considering joining her...pending a job and money. I will call it a birthday present to myself! haha well this whole year is a present to myself.

The last night in Barcelona Ashlee and I went to a club...we were dancing and I had a surreal moment where I thought, 'These are my 20s....traveling through Europe..dancing in Spain!"

5 Country Eurail Pass

I cannot wait for the trip! Plans have been finalized and it seems like it is going to be a fabulous trip! Some highlights include but are not limited to: drinking Champagne on the beach in the South of France and paragliding in Switzerland!!! I will inform you of all said highlights upon my return.

Don't worry, I think there will be a guide attached.. this is just the best picture I found and its of just one person. Still, Its gonna be amazing!

I am trying to study the timetable of the trains but it is very difficult and is all in 24 hour clock. I almost have it down but I have never used military time and its frustrating a little. Everything from bus times to movie times are all in the 24 hour clock.. its high time I learn it.

I have more fun if I'm blonde OR brunette.

Dyed my hair today. I was nervous that it wasnt going to be even because I did it myself but I think it turned out great.

In other news, my Irish bank account is up and running.. whooo hoo! You have no idea what a pain it has been to use my Suntrust card and pay that $5 international fee EVERYTIME I use the ATM. glad that's over.

I would like to take this time to give a shout out to my Granny Suttles. She lost one of her very best friends yesterday. I cannot imagine what it has been like for her to go through life outliving everyone she loves. Props for old people and being tough. Death is a part of life but man it's no fun. I love you Granny! And Loy, I love you too.. yall are probably at the funeral home right now.. just know I am thinking about yall.. I always am!! Stay strong.

I am so thankful for my family and friends.. I love you all. If you are reading this...pretend I just gave you a big hug! xoxo

It's Friday and I'm up before noon...I need a job

Here is a pic of the back of my new hair cut. I asked the lady to shave my neck but she refused..? she said no, it wouldn't look good... I was real nervous cause she only let me look at the back for a second and was real bossy so I didn't push it. I still think it looks better than before ;)

Last night Sara, Ashlee, and I went to Ha'Penny Inn to see a comedy show. It was average comedy but we had a good time.. there was this very tall, dry humor, cute guy that went on in the first half that I really wanted to talk to, but by the time I decided I would buy him a drink -like a tip to the comedian, yea- he was gone.

Today is Canada Day.. there are quite a few Canadians from the Great White North here on the work program, so I will probably celebrate with them.. Also, on Monday I'm celebrating the 4th with the girls I am gonna move in with.. they are having people over to their place. I need a cute red shirt and a U.S. Flag...stat.