New Blog, New Life!

I haven't physically moved yet but I've gotten a jumpstart on my new blog, An American in Ireland. I leave in two weeks and wanted to hit the ground running as soon as I arrive, hence setting up the new blog now. Though I'm heading into the great unknown, knowing you'll share in my adventures makes me feel a little less nervous! Please head over to An American in Ireland to see what's up with me!

My First Story for LAWeekly.com

I'm very excited about my first story for LAWeekly.com's food section, Squid Ink. Check it out here:

Finally, an Update...and it's a Big One!

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