Today I am celebrating ten years living in Ireland, I arrived on the 25th of November 2006 on my own and with literally two empty hands. At the time I didn’t have a proper goal, my only goal at the time was that I wanted and needed a job, and as it has turned out it has proved to be a good choice and a smart choice, if I may say so.
It has been a long and interesting journey, have not always been easy coming in as a foreigner in a new country. But, I was fortunate to have a good base of English when I arrived, it has made it a lot easier for me to integrate into the society and get use to the language [we do have many different accents here in Ireland too] I started my time in Ireland down in Cork city, and the accent there is very different from where I live now. But, you get use to it and life goes on, kind of.
Today started with an early rise, even though I was off from work, but lot’s to do. There is an event on for tomorrow RTL – Run The Line, which is one of three charity events the DWMRT (Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team) runs every year. RTL
And we have some 600+ participant’s that has signed up for this particular run, so we are a good crowd out tomorrow working along the routes. A few of us were out marking the routes today, and above are a few pictures from there. It is up in the Dublin Mountains, and it looks like it will be a dry day tomorrow, which is fantastic for all the runners, and for us too of course that will be at various check points guiding the runners.
I must say that I truly enjoy being part of this fantastic group to do something meaningful and to be able to be outdoors as many of you probably have guessed – I really like!! And, even if the day may be grey and dull, the things you see when you are out there and up on the hills of Dublin- and Wicklow mountains is spectacular.
This picture was taken by one of the guys in the team today, I am the tallest one. And in the background you see Dublin city below and in front of us.
So, tomorrow it is a “wrap up well” day, because it is a bit chilly out there and up on the hills there is a breeze as well. The forecast looks good, so that is fantastic!
Here’s a few of my journal doodles I have done recently, in between all the busy times I enjoy relaxing just doing some doodles, it can be anything really. And, soon it is Christmas time and looking forward to put up all the lights and decorations. I have started a little bit already.
I have put some light on my “bike” looks really good.
Enjoy your week and stay warm!!
happy 10th anniversary of moving to Ireland and I LOVE the bike with lights.. your doodles are wonderful
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Thanks a lot 🙂 I like different things and this bike was given to me for my bday since I am a cyclist amongst many things lol
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you are so amazing and a true inspiration to me. 🙂 I was just telling my husband about you and he remembered you from drawing cars. 🙂
I would still love to have you draw my son’s car. he is kicking himself for selling it…the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
your grandchildren are adorable! so glad you had a nice visit with your family. 🙂
hugs to you from me. 🙂
Marie
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Thank you Marie,
I’m glad I can be an inspiration 🙂
Just let me know when you’re ready and I will have my pencils sharpened hehe
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