After an unusually beautiful week of sunshine and warm weather, the stereotypical Irish climate has finally moved in: RAIN... and lots of it. And it is weird rain too. Back home we have thunderstorms and random showers where it will pour down for 30 minutes and move on. Here it is just gray and misty all day long. I don't even need a rain coat sometimes because it is not a "shower" but instead like walking through a Worlds of Fun mister for extended periods of time. The one benefit of this is I am totally stylin' and prepared for this change. I planned for this searching long and hard for my teal rain jacket and am using my graduation-present umbrella with a Monet painting on it. And, while I am sure I will soon be sick of it, it is a welcome change from the normal Kansas summer weather. I don't need sunscreen, I am not dripping in sweat, and if, like I did today, I stop and get a hot cafe mocha, the stroll home is actually quite pleasant.
Which brings me to my other exciting news! I am now finally attending a school that has a Starbucks ON CAMPUS. I almost fainted from my overwhelming happiness when I heard the great news! If you know me, you know of my coffee obsession. In Ireland they just sell instant coffee which has led me to being quite the tea drinker. But man, it is so nice to be able to get a delicious cup of joe and relax in my newly discovered hang out. When I am stressed or want some work time I always go to Starbucks back home. It is wonderful and comforting that I can do that here and go to such a convenient and welcoming place for me. Plus, extra bonus, their whipped cream is different and even more delicious here! It is creamier, like I know that it is cream so that may not be the most helpful description but seriously, this whipped cream is in a whole different league... probably from those happy Irish cows.
Yours,
The Opinionated Lassie
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