The papers are done! Now on to the non-work stuff.

Last night, I attended the theatre. We saw The Gigli Concert by Tom Murphy. It was superbly acted, and typical dark Irish drama. The two male characters were in a weird co-dependent relationship as psychiatrist and patient. And there's a political message about Ireland and England, and the breaking apart of the Irish family. You know, light fare, particularly after a two hour lecture about the Famine. :-) I did enjoy the experience though.

Today, after handing in my papers, I went shopping and bought myself a Claddagh ring - the one with the heart, hands and crown. The Claddagh is actually an area here in Galway, so I thought this was a fitting souvenir. Since I never wear rings, it feels a bit awkward, but I'm trying to get used to it.

I probably won't be updating again until late Sunday night for me (early afternoon for the CO foks!) because I'm heading to Belfast tomorrow. My friends Moe, Kathleen, Ann and I are going to go up, see the city a bit, and go to the Giant's Causeway on Saturday. That is one of the coolest geographical features on the planet, so I can't wait! I'll post a picture when I get back. I think we're going to stop in Sligo on our way back on Sunday, and I'd like to see Yeats's grave. A bit nerdy, but that's me.

It's hard to believe I've already been here for two full weeks. I'll be back home two weeks from today. But it's been a fabulous time so far, and I'm sure it will continue to be fabulous!