I am now at Will’s in the south of France! I took the train here on Tuesday and then Will and I headed to a holiday party for international students at his University. We were both expecting a quiet get together for dinner and instead walked in on a raging party with free alcohol and techno music. Surprise! We didn’t partake in any of the extreme activities but did find ourselves munching on some goodies from around the world (I believe everyone was asked to bring a dish from their home country to share). There was sushi and German potato salad with hot dogs and of course lots and lots of delicious tarts and chocolates…needless to say, I was quiet pleased. We only stayed long enough to meet his classmates and fill our tummies and then ... read more

I'm back in Derry! It has been a crazy busy week so far. I arrived in Dublin Monday morning and Aimee, my friend from Derry that I backpacked through Eastern Europe with, met me at the airport. We went to her place in Dublin and showered and ate and then caught the bus to Derry. I was completely exhausted so I slept the whole way, which was good because I was expected to go to the Union for Manic Monday that night! We all got ready and headed out and I enjoyed myself one or two (or three...or four...) Magners. Oh how I have missed my Irish cider! On Tuesday I sat in on a Self, Identity & Conflict class taught by Jim Skelly, a professor of mine from Juniata. This is the first time I ... read more