Hello my loves! I hope this blog finds you all well and enjoying everything under the sun on this Valentine's Day! Remember the only thing that matters, Jesus loves each and every one of us just how we are! I actually ran across a man today giving out pamphlets and telling people of Jesus's love and it made me very happy. I also saw loads of people with "free hug" signs, and a group of people collecting donations for a local children's home. When I see things like this, it pleases my heart to see caring people out there making a difference, even if it is just lightening someone's mood. Also, despite the fact that this is my, I believe, first single Valentine's day in 9 years or so, I am very much satisfied by the love of my family, friends, and creator. Indeed, we should all feel blessed by this knowledge.
Dublin! What a great city! It was a bit overcast this weekend, but beautiful nonetheless. I met up with some Americans staying in my room and some others they knew. We visited both the National Museum of Ireland and the Museum of Natural History. They were good, I particularly enjoyed the Yeats exhibit at the first, though I wasn't quite in the museum mood and it seemed none of my fellow museum-goers were either. We were all a bit tired and hungry so we grabbed lunch at a pub called O'Neil's while watching a football match. Afterwards, a majority of the group was headed to the Guinness brewery for a tour. Most of you would probably think I'm crazy, but I was not that interested in going on a brewery tour so I instead enjoyed a cup of coffee with a mate. We walked around the city a bit and revelled in all the street-performers and people. Nothing particularly special, but enjoyable nonetheless. I felt I should do something to commemorate the day, but after a failed attempt to donate blood, I pretty much ran out of ideas.
I still have a couple days in Dublin in which I plan on exploring more of the city monuments. I've also been getting the details ironed-out on the rest of my trip. I've been lucky with internet so far I just want to make sure I have travel dates set and hostels booked just in case. :)
I should also mention that I got to see Loch Lommond on Wednesday and the beautiful snow-capped mountains and icy lake. It was quite a site and though I was frozen through to the toes and fingers, I enjoyed every moment of it. I've still got loads of pictures to post, including these. :) I also had the privilege of spending time with my dear friend, Keith, for his 21st birthday--Scottish style. Actually, we were with a bunch of "international students"--ie: Americans, which was fun. :) It was crazy that my week past so quickly. I guess its because I had been so lucky to have a wonderful family to stay with that I lost track of time in my spoiled stupor.
So I will leave you all with a wish of love and happiness not just today, but everyday. And don't be selfish, spread the love. <3 looking forward to loving on you all when I see you again.
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