Had a really long day today, but I somehow managed to spend some money on good socks and a sweater at the mall. How convenient for us that all the stores are getting rid of all their cold-weather clothing for dirt cheap! At this point, I’ve bought everything I need, but I’m struggling with the act of packing itself, if that makes sense. Just can’t bring myself to do it. I guess I do better under pressure anyway, haha!

I’m a little stressed right now, trying to take care of pre-Ireland doctor’s appointments and all the loveliness that comes with transferring to a big university after summer’s over… but the promise of Ireland is pulling me through it all! So unbelievably excited for the trip, can’t even fathom the fact that a week from tomorrow I board the plane, traveling to a place that only seemed to exist in my grandpa’s stories. Feels so bizarre… but a good kind of bizarre!