Wagging My Tail Because I Have Mail

Mondays are by far my worst days. It's eight hours of classes, and when I catch a break, all I want to do is eat and sleep. It takes a lot to keep my eyes open and review my notes and read my readings. But, today, I was pleasantly surprised when I went to check my mail and found that I had letters. The mail lady laughed at me when I was jumping around opening them. Thank you so much Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa. You guys made my day. They're now hanging next to Elvis in my room.

It feels good to know people love me

The priest who teaches my Christology course reminded me that this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. I didn't realize how quickly time was creeping up on me. I'm very excited to see what that day is like here, although, I am now worried about wearing my ashes all day, just like in middle and high school.  At Saint Mary's, I didn't have to worry because it was a Catholic college, everyone knew what it was and didn't bother you about it. Hopefully, it won't be too much of a disturbance in my classes. 

I walked to the store after classes today, and as I was passing a homeless man begging for change, he says, looking me up and down, "Dang girl, you...you is very pretty. Very nice." Now, it wasn't the fact that he catcalled that stuck out to me, it was what he said. It was irritating, because I could tell he didn't call me anything derogatory, but I still knew what he meant. Also, did he really think I was going to turn around? Like I was just going to stop walking and come back and say, "You really think so? Tell me more, and here, have my wallet."? I just really didn't understand, but I suppose he could've said and done worse.

I also found an article today called, "17 Things Everyone Must Eat in Dublin". So, clearly, I have new goals. I hope my roomies will be on board with finding the places and trying some of the suggested food to see if it's as great as Buzzfeed says it is. In case you're curious: http://www.buzzfeed.com/vickinotaro/most-delicious-dishes-in-dublin#.aoo4O9J2E

Tomorrow I plan on going in to town to go grocery shopping, as well as finally do some laundry. Trust me, I'm not gross. I've been trying to buy laundry coins for a long time, but the machine has been empty every day. It's been getting warmer, it actually reached fifty degrees today, so I hope to go running in a tank top in the morning (wish me luck). 

Thanks again to all of you who read this. It means a lot to me that you want to know how I'm doing, and write to me to let me know that you're checking in on me. It's my biggest comfort here. I love and miss my family very much. I hope to have more to write for you all tomorrow! (P.S- Bonus points to you if you get my TV show reference in my title)