Snaps from Drogheda, the town where I will be living
It's been way too long since I've updated my blog; my only good excuse is that I've been in the midst of plotting and planning a big move, which has distracted me from just about everything else in my life for the last couple of months. But I'm happy to announce that all of my efforts have paid off: On March 3rd, 2010, I will be moving to Ireland.
For the last few years, I've been itching to live abroad - something I've never done in my life. My job as a freelance writer is quite flexible, and I can really do the work from anywhere, so I finally decided to take the plunge late last year and apply for a special crafts (writers/artists) visa in Ireland. Last week, they actually said yes!
I guess I better learn to love Guinness!
I have a lot to do before my move, but I'm absolutely thrilled to start this new chapter of my life. My goal? To immerse myself in Irish culture, cuisine and people and to write about those experiences for various publications and perhaps even in book form. My hope? That this will change my life in more ways than one. Vague, I know, but right now I feel like anything - and everything - is possible.
Downtown Drogheda
This isn't goodbye; I will be starting a new blog once I arrive and am in the process of setting it up right now. Check back soon for a proper link, click it, and follow me on my new journey! And please feel free to leave recommendations and advice in the comments section...
Sidestreets in downtown Drogheda
8 comments:
Hooray! I'm doing an Irish jig of glee right now. I knew this was going to happen when we were talking about it. I don't know how I knew, but I did.
Thanks, Jillian! Maybe you can do a book tour in Ireland and we can meet up. :)
Good luck!!! I love your blog (I went to Temple City High also, what a coincidence - between you and your sisters awesome food blogs, I think I larned that) ... hope everything goes well!
You are so blessed to up and move to Ireland. I love the country. I'd suggest a trip to Donegal in the summer - beautiful scenery. Best of luck with the move and your new blog! kitchenbutterfly.com
Don't leave me! Ha. It will be weird to be so far away but I'm sure I'll come visit. And you can learn how to fry up some good fish 'n chips!
Eleana: Actually we went to Bishop Amat, but we grew up in Temple City. :) Thanks so much for the good wishes!
Ozoz: Will do!
Tokyoastrogirl: Come visit me!
Many of us dream about living abroad, but you've actually made it happen! Congratulations and I can't wait to read about your Irish life and eats. :)
Oh you are so lucky!! I was born in Ireland and go back quite ofter. I would love to be able to do what you are!!!!!
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