Thursday, 2.6.2014:
Although everyone probably felt like sleeping in, we all woke up and got ready for class. And by everyone I do mean Thomas as well. He wanted to accompany me to class this day. The first class was very math based so Thomas was pretty bored. I found it incredibly interesting.....#dork. After my first three hours of class everyone went and grabbed some lunch; Thomas was able to meet more of the Illinois kids while we ate. After lunch it was time for the last class. Thomas didn't seem too fascinated about this class either since he just sat and read the newspaper the whole time. Once all my classes for the day were over Thomas and I headed over to the Jameson Distillery. We drank some famous Jameson Whiskey drinks while we talked about class.
Fun fact: The Irish Coffee is wayyyyyyy better than the Irish Hot Chocolate.
This time I had a different tour guide who ended up being much more informative than the one I had earlier in the semester. At one point in the tour I got a glimpse of what being married to Thomas would be like since we got into a little spat while trying to work a camera - I don't think we'd be a good married couple. Sorry mom, I think it's time to give up on that pipe dream. During the tour I made Thomas raise his hand in order to do the taste testing since I thought he'd love it - I was right. As I drank my free drink I watched Thomas in his element of joking with the other testers and enjoying the three different types of whiskey. While Thomas was being well, Thomas, I chatted with the guy at my table. Turns out he was a guy my age from Australia traveling around Europe during his semester break. I had a lovely time chatting with Sam (that's his name) about a couple of his adventures and about me studying here in Ireland. All of us got up to head downstairs since the tour was at it's end. When we got to the exit Sam was waiting to try and get a recommendation on a good restaurant nearby. Unfortunately, I didn't know the area too well so I wasn't able to help him out on a recommendation, but I did ask if he had any big plans for the night. He didn't, and so I invited him to join all the Illinois and Wisconsin kids since we were all going out that night. We Facebook friended each other so we could figure out the details later. After I made my new friend, Thomas and I headed back home for some dinner and a nap. On the way home we got into a debate about art and museums.
Fun fact: Thomas does not think waiting in a long line is worth it to see famous pieces of art.
When back at home Thomas took a nap while I took a short online quiz and made some dinner. Once all the food was ate all the roommates got ready to go out. Sam joined us at our place and then we all walked over to Fortesque Lane to meet up with everyone else. On the walk over I got to hear more of Sam's adventures around Europe. I always find it incredibly fascinating to hear what other amazing things people have done. While at Fortesque Lane, I chatted some more Sam and my housemate Sarah. I also had a chance to catch up with my friend Reid. Eventually Becca and Catie wanted to get going, so a couple of us headed out to Coppers. This club ended up being very dead - like ten people max at this place kinda dead. We found out that everyone else had migrated to Flannerys, a nearby pub. We decided to join them but in the process of getting there Becca and Catie walked us in a giant circle right back to Coppers. I ended up asking the coat check girl for directions and got us there no problem. Flannerys ended up being A TON of fun! The pub was packed and there was live music. Everyone was having a blast belting the music and dancing along. After the live band finished playing a couple of us decided to return to Coppers. Thankfully it had filled up a lot more, but even with it being more packed I wasn't loving it that much so Sam and I decided to leave while Thomas, Sarah, and Helen decided to stay. Sam and I had a lovely chat on the walk home about our families and jobs back home. He was a gentleman by walking me to my door before heading back to his hostel. The day ended up being a giant success!
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