A Rainbow Shines Through

Even a cloud blackened sky can't hide the wonderful world we live in. As I was walking back from class the other day, the sky was almost black from the clouds. It was a scary sight and I was in fear that it was going to down pour on me at any moment, but in those few seconds I spotted something extremely hopeful and beautiful. There, out of the depths of darkness was a fraction of a rainbow, its colours crisp and solid against the black sky. I immediately came to a stop and looked at it. That rainbow reminded me that beauty can always be found, no matter how much ugliness there seems to be. So, always be looking out for that rainbow.

Living in a whole other world

I have seriously neglected my blog. As the weeks go on, I find myself more and more busy, making recreational writing the last thing I want to do, but as I am staying in tonight and plan to sleep a little early (volleyball match tomorrow) I figured I owe to to my friends to give a bit of insight to my new world that in a eight months I sadly have to leave.

Cork:

I have totally fallen for Cork. We have our differences, not many great places to eat, I guess maybe the things that it takes more than a month to establish, but we have formed a strong friendship. The city is small. Resting on a series of islands connected to water ways (many of these are now roads). I can walk to pretty much everywhere. It is a total 360 of Irvine, and the more I am here, the more I don't want to go back. Being able to go out with out relying on any form of transportation besides your feet is so liberating. Cork also sticks more to the Irish culture, it isn't as globalized as Dublin, something I am very happy about.

The Irish:

They can drink. The girls dress ridiculously when going out. Spike heels, short dresses, no coats, and all in freezing weather. A typical Irish night of going out is, pre-party, then dancing. They always have to go out, they don't understand the concept of simple house parties.

The Irish are very friendly. Striking up conversations is very simple. The few Irish friends I have met are amazing. Their slang is so funny, and their texting even funnier. I still can't understand them half the time.

College:

Is killing me. I have never had to do so much work before and it is work that you have to do yourself. In my classes I have my set readings for the week, but I also have the bibliography of other works I should also take a look at. It is all up to you. Never in a class before have I had to present proposals for my research papers. It might have been a mistake of taking almost all third year History of Art classes, but they are so interesting I couldn't help it. I am way behind on my reading and my research though because I can't grasp the idea that I have to do school.

ON the plus side, I only have class Tues. Wed. Thurs. And each class only has a total of 2 hours. So much less actual class than at Irvine. Also all my classes have a trip of some sort. I am already going to Rome!!!! One class is going to London but I unfortunately don't have the funds for it because next term I am going to Berlin, Paris and Florence all for class!!

Volleyball:

So happy I decided to join volleyball. I have already met some amazing friends through it, but I'm sad because they are all advanced players so I never really get to train or play with them. None-the-less volleyball is absolutely wonderful. I only have had two training sessions, but it releases so much stress. I wish they had more sessions for the intermediates. I want to get better so I can join the advance!! I am also excited for all the events and parties the club is hosting. Lets just say there are many crazy outfits to come.

Mates:

I have met some of the coolest people ever. Irish, American, Spanish, Canadian, German, Dutch, and many more.

All I can say in ending this is that I haven't been this happy in a long time. I do miss my family, friends, and especially Scout, but I have never felt so free before. I am terrible stressed about school, but it doesn't effect me. My biggest problem is trying to resist going to Lennox's too often. I don't understand why more people don't go abroad. I truly believe that it is the best way to discover who you are and what is really important in your life. Take everything one step at a time and enjoy every moment. Learn from the darkness and bring it into the light.