I just realized that I have never posted a picture of what the laundry room looks like. 

This is the infamous laundry room where my clothes get taken out of the dryer almost every time, before they are dry. 

Making my bed is probably the most easy task in the world, but in my room, it is probably the most physically exhausting thing to do!

To get the fitted sheet on the bed I have to take it out of the frame and balances it over my head while I reposition it. 

IRELAND: Part 2

Arrival in Ireland

So for the second time I came to Ireland, I flew into Shannon, rather than Cork, mainly because I wouldn't have any layovers. 

Shannon Airport proved to be quite the efficient airport. There was a restaurant and a cafe, plently of places to sit while I waited for my bus, and a number of kiosks for renting cars. 

Waiting for my bus at Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport

Departure / Arrival Terminal at Shannon Airport

I bought a bus ticket to take me from Shannon Airport to the Cork Bus Station.

My view on the bus.

The bus route went to the Limerick Bus Station, all through Limerick, and some neighboring towns. After what seemed an eternity riding the bus, I finally made it to Cork. 

Welcome to County Cork!

Before I left Cork for Christmas, I made sure that all of my food was gone. Food in Ireland does not have as many additives as the food in the United States. So, with that being said, food spoils much quicker. Even though I would be home for only 20 days, all of my food would go bad. 

Between all of the food and cooking supplies that my friends left me and what I bought grocery shopping, I began to wonder where I would put everything!

Christmas at Home 2012

It was so great to go home and see my family. I had missed them very much. 

Christmas sugar cookies I made and decorated

Christmas cards in the living room

Christmas tree all decorated with presents 

Christmas Day evening appetizers

My main gift was my plane ticket back to Ireland. But, I also got a few things. 

Beauty products I cannot get in Ireland

Shoes, since I wore out my other ones already

Scarf: for those cold, damp days

And by far my favorite:

I cannot believe that I am actually going to be home by the end of the day. I am the happiest person in the world!

I was up bright and early this morning at 2AM after only have gotten 4 hours of sleep. But I am so excited that doesn't even matter. 

My next post will be when I'm back in the States!

My Family 

I think the most obvious thing that I am looking forward to is seeing my family. I have missed them so unbelievably much. 

Actually, as a matter of fact, my Dad doesn't know that I am coming home early. My Mom and I have devised this whole plan to surprise him. It will be his early Christmas present.

#2

Wow, 2 days left and still so much to do. This post will be short because I am trying to get some last minute studying in!

I am looking forward to coming home to my bed and the washing machine and dryer. 

The bed here is comfortable, but there is nothing like your own comfortable bed. 
I cannot wait to do as much laundry as I want and not have to pay for it. I am super excited. It cost 2.50 Euro per coin. So that means to wash and dry one load of laundry, you have to pay 5 Euro!