I'm skipping the boring parts for now, as I'm sure you all are not much interested in the airplane food and quality of pillow. (Not bad for both to be honest) I'm in IRELAND! I'm also in shock, and just trying to take in all of the lush lanscapes around me. I know they call this the Emerald Isle but W.O.W. I never imagined a place with so much... green. It's lovely and beautiful and although I'm a bit sleepy my excitement level is at least 500% above my normal l...

Deep into the heart of Boston traffic, I sit excited and nervous for my departure. This is my first trip out of the country and away from the safety blanket known as my parents. I'm equal parts excited, nervous, and sleepy. We're about to take a plane to NYC, then leave NYC and fly to Shannon, Ireland. My fathers' parents came to America from just outside Cork, Ireland. This is exciting for me to venture and see the "homeland" but I can't help but wi...