At the end of April I jet-setted back to the USA. I know, I know betraying Dublin once again but we back on strong now. I was actually asked if I was an American citizen when I went through immigration. I thought that's what passports were for. Then when I found out that my flight from Dallas to Albuquerque was delayed by 2 hours I begged the desk agent to put me on a flight to Santa Fe. He didn't understand why I was so impatient. But I had been up since 6am Dublin time and maybe the few pints with an old Santa Fe friend the night before were not the best idea. But I got onto the flight and had to run down the jet-bridge, I made it!
One of the reasons I went home was to attend the memorial service for my late grandfather. He was an amazing man and a scholar and truly will be missed. I did get to spend time with my wonderful family, which was nice.
The other reason I went home was to work on a film! A British film maker recently moved to Santa Fe and wrote the screenplay for "What? Or a Roadtrip to Europe" is it a satire based on U.S. immigration policy, especially the law recently passed in Arizona. I played a young girl traveling with her family during the 1940's in Germany who gets stopped by a border guard. The film was a lot of fun, I had my hair in adorable little braided-pig-tail-loop things, and the cast and crew were great to work with, Plus this was my first official paid acting gig! The film will be playing in international film festivals in late 2011/2012.
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| Image Courtesy of Gabriella Marks |
At the grocery store I found Kerrygold butter and Magnum ice creams bars so I was reminded of Ireland while I was away. Otherwise I had a nice time at home with my family and my farm animals. Had a early celebration for my birthday since I will be here and not home when I ring in 23! Oh, and I got to zip around in my car which I missed, even though walking everywhere is better for me and the environment.
A friend from Santa Fe, as I mentioned earlier, was visiting Dublin for a while so we hung out when I got back, so it was almost like being in Santa Fe still, but now I am officially back to my Dublin self.
Oh yeah and there were big world events happening during this long crazy week. Like the Royal Wedding. Yay monarchy and people loving each other. Then Osama bin Laden died. I am not entirely sure how I feel about this. I admit I am glad that he is gone. Part of me would have preferred that he had a trial and was sent to rot in jail for the rest of his days tortured by guilt for his violent acts. Although I imagine a man like that has little remorse. I am hoping that this will make Obama's road to re-election a little easier but who knows.
Next week I have rehearsals for Hamlet, the Queen is visiting Dublin and then Obama is visiting soon afterwards. Oh boy!
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