Dublin Diaries: Week 3
By week three, things in Dublin have started to feel genuinely second nature. I navigate the city without pulling up Google Maps, I know which buses and trains to take without thinking twice, and my daily routine of commuting to Maynooth, cooking my own meals, and handling all the little things that come with living somewhere has started to feel completely normal. It is a strange and satisfying feeling to realize that a place that was brand new to me just a few weeks ago now just feels like where I live. The week itself was fairly straightforward, mostly work and everyday life, but that was actually nice in its own way. One highlight was heading out to pubs to watch the World Cup semifinals. There is something really fun about watching big matches in a pub setting because the energy in the room makes the game feel so much more exciting. A lot of people come out for it, and everyone is genuinely invested, which made for a great atmosphere both nights. This past weekend I took a tri...
