Two months in...

I can't quite believe it, but as of this morning, I have been in Belfast for two months! I've done a lot since arriving...

• Proved to myself that I could move to a foreign country
• Dipped my toes in the Irish Sea
• Mastered public transportation
• Made countless new friends and acquaintances
• Voted by absentee ballot
• Explored a new city and began to learn about its historical impact
• Hosted my first guests
• Successfully planned (and executed) various lesson plans
• Climbed Cave Hill
• Tried all sorts of disgusting-sounding potato chip flavors
• Taken time each day to notice and appreciate my surroundings
• Kissed a fish
• Become proficient at picking out American accents in the vicinity
• Learned how to lock my front door!
• Rid our apartment of mice (I hope)
• Discovered a deep love of Tunnock's Tea Cakes
• Learned to understand (most) local accents and expressions

Of course, it's not all sunshine all the time... I still have challenges and frustrations as I adapt to this new culture. I will say that besides the obvious people, the things I miss most are the clothes dryer and my Grasshoppers CSA subscription. I also miss my car, especially when walking home after buying groceries!

I have a few longer blog posts I'm still formulating in my head, but I wanted to check in and let you know I'm still alive and well! 

Until next time, 

T.