“And what are ya here fer miss?”
“Business.” I smile. That sounds grown-up.
“Business? Really now?” The man from Immigration eyed my tie-dye shirt.
“Ok. An internship.” That still sounds grown up right?
“Aw right Miss. Fitzgerald. You have fun now,” he smiled and said those infamous words I wanted to hear. “Welcome to Ireland.”
I felt like I was in a movie…I was in another country and Ireland was mine to do what I wanted with it. What an adventure… “I Have Confidence” from The Sound of Music was on repeat in my mind.
Then, of course, reality kicked in at full force.
It was a whirlwind. Get my baggage, change dollars into Euros. Where’s the bathroom? How do I watch my luggage when the two suitcases won’t fit in the stall? Coffee coffee coffee. Excuse me, where can I find a taxi? Sir how much will this cost? You don’t know where that address is? No I don’t either that’s why I’m asking you! What are you saying…that is not English. This must be the house! Mrs. Hayes? AH! Nice to meet you too. Yes, traveling was fine. I love your house! This is my room? You are going to work so I can sleep?
I love Ireland already. My host family has been so sweet to me. My room is great. And I start work tomorrow. I’ll update more…after SLEEP.
3 comments:
Hey Brit,
So glad you got there safe and sound!!! Also thrilled you like your "host" family!!! I hope your first day of work went well!!!
we love and miss you!!!
Your "Real" Family :):):)
Glad you had safe journey Brit and are going through a smooth transition. Sounds like you love your British "family" - We certainly are thinking of you and love you very much- Aunt Tracy sends her love and best wishes - Hope work is going well. Take care, Have fun, and Be careful :):)
What a whirlwind!!!! Sounds like you handled it well and being a M on your passport didnt keep you out!!!! Yeah, I was a bit worried!!! Let me Fax you your birth certificate so you will have no problems getting back in!!! Have fun!!! Love, mom
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