Quick Irish Update and Feedback Needed

Hello to all of you beautiful people.

Just a quick update to let you know how I am getting on over here in Ireland. All is well, besides the usual stress and exhaustion.

I got sick during the week (again) with some sort of head cold. I felt miserable but, had too much to do to let myself heal. One of the highlights of last week was a class discussion on Tea Parties. It was mentioned in class that people who participated in the Tea Parties were 'Racist, Conservatives'!!! I, of course, had alot to say about it. I spoke about how the media wants to portray all of the activists that way, but the truth is, people are fighting for their rights, for their freedom, and for the dignity of all. God bless America. It was a great discussion and I am thrilled that I was able to be a part of a discussion and bring some truth into the discussion about the issues that the American people are facing and the real reasons they are attending these Tea Parties in the first place.

I then was able to get some rest over the weekend. I went out with a few friends (Eoghan, Adrian, and Dervla) and had a blast. It was great to hangout with them, because I was not having the best of days on Friday. Then, I recouped a bit on Saturday and Sunday and got alot of reading in.

My Current Mission: To decide on a Topic for my Dissertation.
I have some ideas I have been mulling over, but I would LOVE to get some ideas from all of you. So, if you have any ideas of topics for me or interesting current events that might include a comparision/information regarding Ireland vs. the US, let me know. Also, if you are interested in knowing what some of the topics I am currently considering, let me know and I'll email them over to you to get your feedback.

God bless you all! I hope all is well. I will write more soon...