I Heart Whiskey and Other Things

That title would make a good title for my memoir. I am 23 now. I would say that I am old, but I am actually realizing that I am really still a baby comparatively speaking. I liked 22 because it was a cute sounding number (weird I know) but it was an insane year and I am welcoming a new one, time to turn over some more leaves. Most of the people I have met or spend time with here are older than me which is fine because I am mature for my age which is a blessing and a curse. But it is nice when I talk to someone who I assume to be my age and they seem far more accomplished than me and then it turns out they are 28!

I went on a tour of the Jameson Distillery with a friend. I actually live right next to it so was a bit silly that I had never been before, although I consider myself not to be a tourist so I generally avoid places where they go. As part of the tour 8 volunteers are selected for a special whiskey tasting-I was one of the lucky few and sampled a Scottish whiskey, Jameson and Jack Daniels. Needless to say Jameson is my favourite though J.D. will always have a special place in my heart. I was given a certificate stating that I was an official whiskey taster and I was also given a Jameson key chain as it was my birthday. I also may have purchased a vintage shot of whiskey for 14 euro on the pretense that it was my birthday and you only live once. It was very smooth. Bottoms up! Then I met up with another friend and we had pizza and white wine. Classy! Then, well...it's Ireland and it was my birthday so we hit the pubs.

I have a new flatmate who moved in on Monday. He is English and works in the stock market. Between our schedules we hardly ever see each other but he seems nice. And handsome. I have decided to tell myself he is gay because a). he may be or he's just European I can't really tell and b). I figure if I assume he is gay it won't be awkward.

On Tuesday my theatre company did a performance in conjunction with a campaign UNICEF is leading to raise awareness and deal with suicide among teenagers and young adults. The event was held in an area of Dublin where suicide has been prevalent and the Minister of Children and Youth Affairs for Ireland was there. I do not want to brag too much, but our performance was very moving. Oh yeah, and I did the lights for the whole thing! It was great to be part of such an important event and to see the theatre company in action on a very critical issue.

I have had two Hamlet rehearsals since my last post. The production is starting to come together and has been a lot of fun. Last night we worked on our characters and had to choose an animal to act like, I chose a peacock and strutted my stuff. I am looking forward to rehearsal tomorrow.

Today I went to an Italian retail/wholesale shop that is right around the corner from my house. Why I had never been there before is beyond me, I have no excuse. From now on I will be going there all the time. I bought mozzarella, pesto, gnocchi, and risotto all for about 8 euro! Next time I will check out their wine and olive oil. This has also inspired me to investigate the fish shop also around the corner.

I am learning more about blogs as I become more confident baring my soul. Apparently I am supposed to end with a question for you, my public audience, so you can participate/feel included. I think it is supposed to be relevant to the subject of my post. So anyone traveled anywhere exciting lately?

Ciao!