Friday night we went to the Roost. There weren't many people there since all the students go home for the weekend, but right when we walked in, Missy spotted this beautiful boy in a red shirt and said she was going to talk to him. Well, it took her awhile, but by the end of the night we were cutting a rug with him and two of his friends. The red-shirt is apparently a Gap model, and the other two are Civil Engineers. They live in the next town over, and they said they'd love to take us on a tour of Dublin sometime if we want. They were really nice! Also, earlier in the night, we had decided to split up because a big group of 10 Americans can be a little overwhelming. So Elizabeth, Katie, and I ended up together at this table. Suddenly, this man... probably in his 30s, comes and plops down and starts trying to talk to us. His name was Ray, and, well, as it was very loud in there and he had a very thick brogue (Irish accent), it was hard to understand him. He was pretty nice, I guess... but mostly we just nodded and smiled as he chatted away until the music started playing and we told him we were going to go dance. It was awkward. But, in retrospect, funny.
Fun times in Dublin yesterday! I love that city! It's so old and charming, and I love how people just walk down the middle of the roads... I feel like I'm in Disney World. I love that it's a big city, but not too big. It's not as crowded as the big American cities, and it feels a lot safer. The train wasn't running, so we took the bus. It took a little bit longer but it was nice for a change. And it was cheaper. We went to H&M and Penney's. Penney's is pretty much my new favorite store-- it's soooo cheap! I got a few things to treat myself, including this really fabulous and cheap skirt. I also got a Claddagh ring: The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring, given in friendship or worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th Century during the reign of Queen Mary II, though elements of the design are much older. The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: "Let love and friendship reign." The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. Traditionally, if the ring is on the right hand with the heart facing outward and away from the body, this indicates that the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship, and may in fact be single and looking for a relationship: "their heart is open." When worn on the right hand but with the heart facing inward toward the body, this indicates the person wearing the ring is in a relationship, or that "someone has captured their heart". A Claddagh worn on the left hand ring finger, facing outward away from the body, generally indicates that the wearer is engaged. When the ring is on the left hand ring finger and facing inward toward the body, it generally means that the person wearing the ring is married. It was one of the things I just really wanted to get while I'm here, so I can cross it off my list!
Overall, it was a fabulous day. It was beautiful out, and we treated ourselves to hamburgers and cheese fries at Eddie Rocket's. DELICIOUS! When we got back, a few of the girls came back to my room to watch Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Can't miss Grey's!
Today before my pancake party I spent the day cleaning my apartment while the roomies were gone. I mopped and scrubbed and swept and sponged, and it feels good to have the place nice and clean. I had to have it all spic and span for my Pancake Party tonight! All my Saint Mary's girls came over for pancakes and french toast; it was delicious! After dinner we watched the Notebook-- classy!
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