hi guys, not too much new here.  still going to classes all day and pubbing all night.  i did get really really sick for like a week, but am nearly fully recovered now thank goodness.  i never really mind being sick, i just kinda deal with it, but it's rough away from home and especially in a foreign country, even a friendly one that speaks your language.  anyhow, time is winding down for the summer school and it's very strange to think i'll only be here for a few more weeks.  monday is a bank holiday in ireland so we are taking advantage of the four day weekend and going to scotland.  yay!  we'll fly into edinburgh, spend some time in stirling, then fly out of glasgow.  should be fantastic.  then, on the 7th, my mom and Brona Malecha will fly in and after i finish taking crazy exams, we will travel as well.  ok, well gotta run, but more later and hope all is well.  take care all.