dublin diaries

I explore a new, thrifty side of town this week. Rewatching Bridesmaids with my roommate prompts me to reflect on my similarities to the main character, Annie. My Irish Residence Permit comes in the mail, making me a legal resident for the year, yippee!

A trip to Dun Laoghoire ("dun lay-ree") exposes Mara and I to a new Serbian snack. A bad high on a night out teaches me a lesson about smoking, but "that's life" as Frank says to me while I call him and write this description. I finish off the week with some live jazz.

This week, I host my first dinner party in the apartment, visit the Cliffs of Moher and Galway, and buy a Sam Fender CD after he appears in my dream. My powers of manifestation surprise me with a sweet treat. Happy birthday Frank!!!

I spontaneously accomplish my dream board goal of getting an iPhone 12 Pro after meeting a lady from Facebook Marketplace on a random Friday morning. After my horseback riding lesson goes poorly, I still have a smile on my face. The Mel Robbins Podcast makes its debut in my life and teaches me a valuable lesson about action and motivation.

Mara and I finish the last episode of Love Is Blind and she introduces me to Knives Out...8/10! Spice bags are purchased, crafts are completed by candlelight, and London travel plans are solidified. I go to Vicar Street to see Kneecap live. They put on such a good show that I wake up crying for the next two nights from weird dreams...probably because I miss them so much.