What a fantastic couple of days. I was really happy at the close of work on Monday because we accomplished a great deal. That evening I watched two films, both set in the States, just to hear the accents from home again and see some familiar scenery. I'm a sucker for domestic films all of a sudden.
Tuesday was a special day: we went to Slieve League, the sixth highest cliffs in Europe. After the two hour drive, we arrived at the beautiful beach cliffs. A fog had settled about the top and we climbed/hiked for a while up to the top. However, we turned back as it was very dangerous (we could only see about 30-40 feet in any direction. We had a grand time. Highlights included my stepping into a giant puddle and soaking my shoes, and "Next Parish: New York City." Slieve League makes the Cliffs of Mohr look like hills. To see more photos, click here.
Yesterday night, my inter-firm football team was in the semi-finals. We were one-all at the half and after a scoreless second half, had penalty shots. We lost 4-5 in PK (I went second and scored mine!). Although we lost, it was a fantastic match. I didn't have too much trouble from sore muscles or asthma, however I have battle scars to show! I was full-on kicked just below the right knee and have a 3x2 inch blue bruise. I was also kneed in the left quad and it is incredibly sore. Friday night the girls are going out to watch the men's final and then out to celebrate a great season.
Returned home to Donegal Town, showered, ate dinner and watched Big Brother. It is the simplist reality TV show and yet incredibly addictive. This is why I do not have a TV in my house. In the morning I ate a "New York Bagel" - it was actually pretty decent - and instant coffee. I cannot wait to have the real mccoy.
Wednesdays are always great days as we have an influx of additional participants and visitors. This morning we were able to present all of Monday's work and received very positive feedback. Afterward, we went to Lunniagh and I did the entire walk barefoot (well... I was also out of socks after my trip in the puddle yesterday). The weather today was the warmest it has been in a while, probably 18-20 degrees Celsius (65-70F). I had several fantastic conversations with various people and learned a bit more about debriefing and personal development. In the diary, I learned the most fantastic song:
"Black socks, they never get dirty
The longer you wash them
The stronger they get
Sometimes, I think I should launder them
Something keeps telling me
Don't wash them yet
Not yet."
Afterwards, we enjoyed the wonderful weather with tea/coffee and desserts. Tonight I may enjoy jazz music at An tSean Bheairic or trad music at the Shannon. Either way, it'll be a great night.
2 comments:
you learned black socks!?!? i learned that song when i was a kid!! we can sing it together now!!!
We totally can! It reminds me of the beaver song - fun, catchy, and perfect for large groups of people.
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