Slainte Ireland

It’s cheesy, it’s cliche, but it’s true. I really would rather have a life of “oh wells” than a life of “what ifs”. I would rather look back and remember the opportunities I took, rather than the ones I didn’t. Which is why I said yes to a family in Cork, Ireland. Yep, for the next five months I will be spending my time on that Emerald Isle au-pairing for three children. This could get interesting.

Why am I taking five months to do something completely off the charts and unexpected you might ask? I chalk it up to my desire to meet a leprechaun or my love of all things green. I’ll even blame it on a secret urge I might have to introduce myself to an Irish version of the McCarley clan. But I think the sole reason I said yes is because I’ve got the itch to travel again. I’ve got the itch to expose myself to yet another culture and to this wonderful Irish family. I’ve got the need to explore another part of this colorful world that we live in, and to make myself a better person for it. Awkward situations are my forte, new challenges are my specialty, and meeting new people is what I thrive on. An adventure has invited me along once again, and I don’t think it would be very polite to say no.

“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown”. So there you have it folks. Here I go. I’m jumping in, head first, holding my breath, and seeing what this little thing called life is going to throw at me next.

But that’s the best part isn’t it?

So, it looks like I will be seeing Ireland on March 18, southern accent and all. And it will be my pleasure sharing every little new and unexpected adventure with you.

Cheers Y’all,
McCarley