Ireland 2010

I know it's about time I blog about Ireland. I've been waiting because I couldn't decide if I wanted to write about what I journal or wing it. I've decided to wing it. It was a amazing trip. Ireland is a beautiful country full of interesting characters who didn't disappoint. I do have one confession though... Irish & British men know how to dress and groom themselves, but EVEN with that they didn't come close to our good lookin' American boys. Mind you...I WISH American guys would pay more attention to the latest fashions like European men. I went to Ireland with high hopes and came away very disappointed, finding the Gerard Butler's & Jude Law's are NOT the norm.

To say Ireland is a breathtaking country is a understatement. It really did remind me ALOT of Lord of the Rings, which makes since because the author was thinking of western Ireland when he wrote those books. There were certain places in our journey I could of sat and stared at all day. Just standing on the edge of the coastline wondering how many generations have done the same thing before me. You feel very small in those moments and amazed that our God could create it all. When I'm standing by the ocean or looking at natural beauty that's where I found God the most. He's in every detail and I can't deny His presence. I think that's why I love traveling so much. I love discovering my Father everywhere in everything. So, the only question I have is what's next. I really want to go to Italy, Greece and back to the Holy Land. So much to see...I better start saving the pennies again.

THREE DAYS....

THREE DAYS until I'm on vacation...THREE DAYS until I'm on a plane headed to the Celtic land. I've waited 30 years for this and I'm going to enjoy it!! I want to cry just thinking about it. I worked hard and God has blessed me with this reward. My 30s are going to be full of travel and adventure and anything else exciting. :-) I feel like a 10 year old girl finally tall enough to go on the big roller coaster...nervous, excited, in awe that it's finally here. I'm ready...totally and completely ready for the next decade of my life. Let's just see if everybody else is...

How to Speak with an Irish Accent...

Irish Toast of the Day!!

But the greatest love, above all loves,
Even greater than that of a mother,
Is the tender, passionate, undying love
Of one beer drunken slob for another.

WELCOME MARCH!!

Dear March,

I expect a lot from you this month. I expect warmer days, good times, and life changing events. Since you are the month of my birth, I thought I would acknowledge you with a new blog layout. I'm sorry about the ugly orange banner at the top of the screen, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get it off. Now, March..you are very special to me this year because I'm turning 30. I know, I can't believe it either. So, in the middle of the month I'll be going to Ireland to celebrate my birthday with the Celtic people. I need you to give me wonderful weather and good-looking Irish men while I enjoy my stay in the Celtic land. Also, please keep the pollen away so my allergies won't attack me during this wonderful month of the PISCES. :-)

Thanks in advance (fist bump)!!

ROCK ON!!
Melinda