One month into my working holiday in Ireland, I was coming face to face with my anxieties and uncertainties as I searched for a job while bouncing between temporary housing in Galway. I discovered the following passage while listening to the audiobook of Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks. I found… Continue reading Allow It
Category: Life Experiences
The Cold Plunge: A Home and a Job
In this post, I face my anxieties and uncertainties in Galway as I search for a job while bouncing between temporary housing.
The Cold Plunge: Into the West
In this post, I leave Dublin behind and head west to Galway, where I land in the middle of the International Arts Festival.
The Cold Plunge: Money Shadow
In this post, I explore how the vulnerability of moving to a new country helped me face my long-held fears around money.
The Cold Plunge: Lonely in The Liberties
In this post I share about experiencing loneliness, anxiety and overwhelm as I continue to navigate my first few weeks in Dublin, and how a catch-up with a friend helped me shift my focus for my time in Ireland.
The Cold Plunge: A Day Trip to Howth
In this post, I continue to navigate the quagmire of life admin required for setting up my new life in Ireland, and venture out on my first day trip to Howth, a seaside village outside Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: Trinity Trails
In this post I discover the fascinating history of Trinity College, the Ireland's oldest university, admire the artistry of the Book of Kells and take a wander through The Long Room, one of the world's most beautiful libraries.
The Cold Plunge: The Journey to Hozier
In this post I head to Marlay Park in Dublin to see Lord Huron and Hozier in concert. marking a milestone in my Canadian-Ireland odyssey.
The Cold Plunge: Bog Bodies, Cemeteries, and Tram Cafes
In this post, I take reprieve from life admin to explore some weird and wonderful attractions in Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: Irish Life Begins
In first week of my year-long working holiday in Ireland, I navigate emotional highs and lows as I build my new life from the ground up.