Some Thoughts

I've been in Dublin for a month now, it's incredible how time can simultaneously drag and fly by. I've finally started to realize that I do in fact live in this wonderful, strange place and am beginning to feel more at home. It snowed last weekend, which I have been told by several people is not a regular occurrence. The city shut down leaving everyone to explore the new, surreal Dublin. Unfortunately no one really is prepared for the snow here and the roads and sidewalks have remained uncleared. It's been a bit slippery! I saw a sign that read "Be careful on the step as it is slippery, like a sexy eel." I'm not sure that eels are sexy, I think they are rather creepy actually.  In addition to the unexpected snow, Ireland has been facing political trouble, largely due to the failing economy, there have been many protests and more are on the way. As an outsider I am not sure what my feelings are towards the political turmoil. On the one hand, I am not a citizen and perhaps it is not any of my business, but on the other hand, I am living here and am currently more affected by Ireland's politics then I am of US politics. The Irish people are angry, though their spirits seem to remain upbeat as we approach Christmas. It has been very refreshing in an odd way to see a country so celebratory of Christmas and not the "holiday season" with which the politically correct US has replaced the month between Thanksgiving and New Years. By the way to all you grammar nerds out there, ahem, this is not a blog about grammar.

Speaking of English, though I suppose it isn't really English here. I am told that I don't speak English I speak American, we prefer the term Freedom language.  I am learning all sorts of new words and spellings of old words. From now on it will be colour, centre, and recognise. I'll keep the curse words out of here, for now.

Also has anyone noticed that the Euro really looks too much like Monopoly money? It's so colourful (see that?) and sparkly.

Well, that's all for now. Cheers!