5/22/10 I’ve noticed a few language differences between the US and Ireland. Obviously, there is the way the Irish talk. In my opinion, it’s a more pleasant style than what most Americans present. Where I’m from, a lot of people talk in a hard style that comes off as sounding very “wannabe southern hick.” What… Continue reading Language differences between the USA and Ireland
Author: Adam Bockler
Adam Bockler is a B2B marketing professional, a black belt martial arts instructor, DDP Yoga instructor, and a personal trainer.
I saw dead bodies this morning
5/27/10 I saw dead bodies this morning. But they didn’t look much like bodies, and instead just a bundle of sticks neatly arranged. Even though it was free, as are all of Ireland’s national museums, the National Ireland Museum of Archaeology would not allow photography inside because of the uncovered gold inside. Thus, this entry… Continue reading I saw dead bodies this morning
I’ve never been to an art gallery before
5/29/10 I wasn’t really sure how I would feel about going to an art gallery. Art has never really been my thing. I’ve always thought of viewing art as something of an upper-class type of thing to do and I’m not an upper-class type of guy. It turns out I was pleasantly surprised, even if… Continue reading I’ve never been to an art gallery before
The Dublin Zoo
5/28/10 Today was the independent travel day, where students were encouraged to go out and visit areas outside Dublin. Our neighbors took a bus to Northern Ireland, the girls I hiked at Howth with went to the cliffs at Moher, at least one couple decided to ride up and down the DART, and I’m not… Continue reading The Dublin Zoo
Bonding in Bray
5/27/10 After coming back from the lackluster National Archaeology Museum of Ireland this morning, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I hadn’t gotten as much sleep as I thought I might and was still pretty tired. I actually thought I might take a nap, but I’m glad I didn’t. My roommate Dylan and… Continue reading Bonding in Bray