Strangely happy
I'm happy in Dublin. It's weird.
In response to a complaint from a Dubliner that I only write about things that I am dissatisfied with, here's a list of things I like in Dublin:
The accents. So cute.
Hilarious, dry Irish boys who say to me, "It took me 6 hours at the pub with you, but I've finally realized that you are the most sarcastic person I've ever met in my life."
Hot foreign boys.
Riding bicycles with handsome Dutch boys with prominent cheekbones.
Cab drivers always talk to me, whether I want them to or not. Generally they are interesting or funny or both, and always ask me where I am from and tell me stories about that time they went to California.
That cab drivers here can afford to go to California.
Boys here dance!
I don't need a car. I walk.
The term "taking the piss."
Nightlife on weekdays.
Day trips all over Ireland.
Weekend trips all over Europe.
Food being described as "lovely, gorgeous, grand and brilliant." None of these words are ones I would think of to describe food. They've revolutionized language over here.
Speaking of language, the Irish vernacular includes many words and expressions that we phased out over a hundred years ago in America. When they have a buzz, they call it "merry." I love it.
The international feel--because of the low tax rates companies are basing their main operations in Dublin and bringing employees from all over Europe. Doing wonders for my project.
My job here is great.
People are funny, fun and like to socialize. Nuts.
There's history here. We don't have that in the States.
It's beautiful.
The streets where all the doors are painted primary colors.
In general, my peers are not obsessed with wearing clothes only because they are expensive. For once, I'm the most shallow one. I think this will be a good influence on me.
Today I found a store called "Asian Market." It has amazing products covering a range of cuisines: Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian. Most importantly though, Korean.
Chat log of the day:
Lina: I have kimchi now
Lina: I'm so fucking happy
Pamela: that's all you need
Pamela: and I do not need cigarettes or boyfriends
Pamela: I'm happy with my creativity
Lina: I do not need cigarettes or boyfriends
Lina: I'm happy with my kimchi
I think maybe I could stay here for a while.
