I've spent my final few days in the United States editing Kate's thesis, so we can leave Dublin on schedule. As a result, I'm an expert on female Muslim suicide bombers. After reading the 70+ pages multiple times, I've learned they bomb for the dudes. Sigh. Love hurts. I might have to pack Kate's bag for her when I arrive in Dublin, so she can hand in the thesis, but I think I'm prepared. After grumbling about the boredom of the suburbs for a few days, I came to peace with the isolation and enjoyed a few weeks of reading on the couch, pooping on a regular toilet, raiding the fridge, drinking water from a tap, driving a car, etc. Although I apologized a lot in the F.A.Q., I'm going to continue the apologies in this
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