as I knew it would.
I dreamt of moving off the mountain, figured it would be good for me, figured it was about time.
Time to move on.
Time to start new.
Time to go forward.
But the time came and went all too quickly. Very much NOT like those moments of clarity where the whole world seems to stop and you consciously experience every single second of a moment in time. Very much NOT like those moments that pass by so quickly because they are filled with such intensity that you are overwhelmed, nearly drugged by it.
No, this is very much LIKE frantically grasping at every second because once they are gone, there will be no more and you have only just realized that you don't want it to end. You never did.
Even though moving on is still the right thing to do.
It's just that now I realize that I don't want to move away completely. I love Ireland and all its people just way to much.
YOU HEAR THAT YOU CRAZIES?!?! It's true, I love it all.
The going away party was a really great event and I am so thankful to have so many good friends. And I am so very lucky to work with Sean and Ian. (Hey it's not ass-kissing when you are unemployed!)
here's the mayhem as recorded by my camera, courtesy of Astrid who snapped these.
It's okay Johannes, there will be other mustaches
Sorcha & Erica
that better be alcohol in that cup Johannes...
the mostest magnificantist Megan Kelly! Ever the peace girl, but sometime the cause of a dispute - as we will soon see.
the first appearance of Jesse as he shows teeth when Yaser wouldn't. stay tuned for more Jesse
This doesnt count it was posed, but here is the beginning of Johannes missing a moustache.
awww
Sorcha shows us how to take our own photos - angling from above for the best looks
Hello Jesse, were you just passing by here?
No really Sean I believe you!
Colin and Theresa
awww
Nicky and Garry
This is not just a pic of two great people, this is reconciliation in action as West Virginia and Virginia embrace in peace.
awwww
Yes Jesse, I do think I will buy this wax statue of a stunned Yaser...
Megan, you have to come and see my new statue in my apartment in Paris... its sooooooo cute!
(oh hello again Jesse!)
Not only is it made of pure wax...
Ta Quee Lah!
It looks like they are happy to share her, but really...
they cant help but fight each other for her!
Damn, I love you all!
5 comments:
Hey Trish,
Glencree will stay with you, whereever you go. Let alone you have a whole legacy there to your name - you were a big sister for us during our time as vols. For most of us anyway - younger sister to Ken and Marie ;o)
The party has have been a real fab mayhem.
And Geraldine :(((
Bonne chance pour parlez vous Francais.
I'll see you around.
Zoli xxx
Yay! You updated your blog! I hope you update it again soon with pics of Paris! Oooolala! (my french aunt actually says "oooolala" a lot, it's funny :))
These photos are amazing.
Hey Trish,
Glad you had such a fantastic send-off! Zoli is right on the money about you being a big sister to all. That's totally it!
To be honest, it is possible to move on post-Glencree. It takes a crazy long time though for some (maybe all). Perhaps there is an equation... amount of crazy experienced at Glencree is related to how crazy long it takes to get over the place.
I know I had to do a thesis on it to work out everything I've learned ; ) Perhaps, a novel is in the works?
Have a wonderful time in Paris, bonne chance, and let me know if you're in my neck of the woods.
xox Megan
Hey Guys,
Thanks Megan, it feels great to be right sometimes :o)Didn't know there was money involved though. Let's elaborate that...
Also thanks for the email update Trish! Good to know you're still in a community, I hope they're reasonably insane too :D
Happy Easter!
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