I'm sure I didn't ruin her

[exsequar]

I'm sleepy and a little bit depressed, so this won't be long. Just checking in.

Being home is strange. I always love being with my dad, but this house is small and messy and suffocating. I itch to do things and see people, but I can't. Because they're across the ocean or scattered across the states. I skyped with Niall today, which was lovely - we were using webcams, and we were both smiling so hard our faces hurt. It was the first time I'd seen his face since I kissed him goodbye at the airport. I adore him. And I sent an email to Dara with slim hope of getting a reply, then 20 minutes later, bam, he answered. It pretty much made my evening. And gives me hope that we might actually stay in touch. I also skyped with Kate, though not very long because the poor dear is sick and her throat hurts a lot.

I know these names don't really mean anything to you. This journal has really become a very personal thing, almost a diary, where I record things I want to remember. Soon I'm going to sit down and just write about Ireland, while it is gloriously fresh in my memory. I want to remember everything.

So that this entry has a point... I want to move to Ireland at some point, perhaps after graduating from college (I have one year left), and I was wondering if any of you had any insight on something like that. Like, how hard is it to move from one country to another, particularly the States to Europe? What are the chances of me finding a good job with just a BA in Chemistry? Should I do grad school right away instead of trying to go the employment route first, and grad school later? Any practical advice would be much appreciated - I don't like daydreaming about something without concrete facts to think about.

I just know I need to go back there.

Wow, yawning my face off - I'm still totally on Ireland time and jetlagged. Night loves.

Comments

[little-lusty.livejournal.com]

Hey sweetie...I know I haven't checked in in ages!
Life is just too damn busy! And with all you have had going on I feel like more of a tard for saying that!
I am glad you got to chat with your friends. I can relate on them being scattered since all mine are as well.
My best friend *well one of* lives in Iowa!
Others are in Washington so that isn't so bad.
I just have them all over and while I can either email or phone them it isn't the same as when I can get in a room with them and just talk. I live for my trips to see them.
So chin up young person and keep skypin'!

*hugs*

[snuffkin.livejournal.com]

I want to move there too as soon as I'm finished with Uni :D (it's the Ireland effect *g*) I think it'll be more easy for me since it's in the EU and afaik we are allowed to live and work where we want *lol*

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

Yeah dude I am so jealous of people in the EU! Not faaaair.

[huggenkiss.livejournal.com]

Hi baby! Just wanted to drop by and say I'm glad you got back to the US safely. I have no idea how it works in the US or Europe but I would say from my sister's experience to start planning for grad school. More doors open up for you once you have a grad school degree under your belt. :)

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

Hey darling! It's been far too long since we chatted, I miss you terribly!!

Yeah I think grad school would probably be the way to go... I just don't really want to do it! Yet, anyway. Ah, I'll figure it out!

<3

[iltaru]

IF YOU DO IT, I WILL WAVE FLAGS AND HUG YOU AND SUPPORT YOU ALL THE WAY.

Some of my cousins moved from the US to England for a couple of years and then back again, so it can't be too hard... I guess?

*not in Ireland either but wishing we were both there hugs*
xxxx

Besides - the fact that you've already done a year in Ireland will seriously help if you want to do more education there. You'll already know their systems and the way things work.

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

Would it maybe be possible to get me in touch with your cousins? I'd love to talk to people who've done this before!

*hugs you a lot* I want toooo!

[iltaru]

I'll ask my mother for their contact details :D

I lovingly dedicate this icon to you ^_^

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

Thanks darlin <3

heee! *rubs hands together* Mwahahahaha.

[insevens.livejournal.com]

Oh baby. I'm so proud of you. This is the biggest thing in your life, and you've handled it amazingly. I'm amazed how much you've grown and changed in the years I've known you. You're such a beautiful person, you deserve that happiness Ireland gave you. I hope you can find your way back some day.

In completely bizarre related news, I had a dream you were leaving Ireland and Dara fancied you because you'd dyed your hair blonde.

I swear, I'm going mad.

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

Awww, baby. Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. And I miss you awfully! I need to make my way back to Cardiff some day.

Heeee! That's ADORABLE. I love your braaaain. :D