But I Don't Wanna Wear Pants Today

I mean come on, who doesn't right? - please please please....if you don't read anything else in this post, please watch this incredible video. I seem to be stuck in a viral video phase...Conversations with My 2 Year Old

          Let's Catch Up

    I'm so terribly sorry for the slight lapse in my postings, as you know things are very busy around here. Especially with it being exactly a week until pack up! I'm so excited it's insane. I love it here, but lets be real. I also love home. Okay random rant over.

 A Ramble On Surfing:

                a ramble? how about a flat out catastrophe (perhaps that's a little over exaggerated for added effect). I cannot skateboard. I cannot longboard. I cannot SURF. But ya know..who cares?! I surfed in FREAKING IRELAND. I mean i'm thankful for the fact that I had the opportunity to even attempt such a difficult "sport" in such a beautiful place! Not a lot of pictures were taken because our cameras were packed up. Sorry folks, wetsuit will have to suffice your "cherie looking like a seal" craving.

  A Speech on Runnin': 

                 I've been on a half-marathon plan for about two weeks now. Everything is going really well. I realized that I had slacked off a bit on my favorite cardio while being here and it was starting to show. Other cardio (my current substitute has been insanity 3/week) just isn't working as well for my body. Running just seems to help all of the flubby areas the best, so why not get back into the swing of things! The plan should take me into November just in time for a thanksgiving half marathon! Thats my goal :) I've even made it a self-rule to run to my destination. For example, city centre is 2 miles from my dorm. About a 30 minute walk or a 20 minute run. I simply suit up and run to my errand, pick up my necessities, and catch a city bus back if it's dark or hot. It's been an easy way of tricking myself into more running...so far I love it! 

A Chit-Chat on Yums for the week:

           I've been 80% clean, 20% splurge -compared to my 50/50 way for the first 3 weeks here- unfortunately, that caught up with me and the fatigue, swollen feet, and slightly snug pants just wasn't worth it. A week into pretty strict eating and i'm already reaping the benefits! When I do splurge I try to go for healthier options (i.e. organic, gluten-free, etc.). It helps keep me in a positive choice mindset.

Goat cheese + spinach + chorizo pizza 

Spinach-cod stir fry

Sweet potato + spinach quesadillas on gluten free tortilla

Whole wheat french toast with honey berry drizzle
Not nearly as good as my uncle Jeff's french toast, but it will do!

A Testimony on Rock of Cashel:

          Dude, it was legit. Cashel was an adorable little town with rich history. I took a tour of Rock of Cashel which was simply stunning and finished the trip off with a visit to Bolton Library to see the "smallest book in the world". Confession: I wasn't supposed to take a picture of it, but come on! I didn't use a flash at least. The picture of me hopping on one leg is related to a local legend. If you hopped around St. Patrick's Cross 9 times on one leg you'll be married in 12 months! No worries...I stopped after a few hops. I figured I would just wait it out :) Better than busting my face in front of a tour of people. Oh Irish myths-they're so cute.

View from top of Rock Cashel

Loveddddd this sculpture of Irish dancers.

I did it!  Haha just kidding Lee ;)

A Plan for the Weekend:

         The last travel weekend is free game for we students! Tomorrow we will go to Dublin for our last official field trips. My art class will be visiting a local art gallery, and Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. Ashton and I will then make our way to our cozy hotel in city center which we snagged an AWESOME deal on. Then Friday will be a little bit of exploring in city centre. Last time we went to Dublin we stuck to the outskirts of town and ended up missing a great bit. Saturday will be a day trip back to Killarney! -Wanted a little extra time in my favorite city in Ireland :) So that's it yall. Don't forget to watch the world's best youtube video above ^ and stay tuned for a posting from the weekend's festivities! I'll be posting small things here and there all weekend :) Dublin here we come!

Went to see Monster's University. Naturally, we were the only people in the beginning!