10 Things

Posted By: FaithWelch

Posted On: January 7th, 2018

Attending: Letterkenny Institute of Technology

I had a great time at home for the holidays. It was so nice to see my friends and family again after being a whole world away for a few months! I’ve been back in Ireland for a few days now, so I thought for my blog this week, I’d tell you my 10 favorite things about Letterkenny.

1. My landlord, Ed Cassidy, and his amazing family: Marina, Kellie, and Luke. Chaz, Mak, Jon, and I live a stone’s throw away from my landlord and his family. If we’re not at school, coaching, or playing basketball we are at his house – I wish I was kidding! When my parents visited, my Mom jokingly said that she felt as if she was on episode of Seinfeld because of how welcoming and comfortable the Cassidy’s make their home to us. Sometimes, I can’t even believe that I’ve only known them for a few short months, but I know this family will be in my life and heart forever!
2. The Leadley family: Attracta, Adam, Michael, Max, Anna, and Thea. Similar to the Cassidy’s, the Leadley’s have opened their home to us as well. Now if we’re not at school, coaching, playing basketball, OR at the Cassidy’s, you can most likely find us at the Leadley’s. The Leadley’s are great “craic”. They take care of us in so many different ways, I truly will never be able to thank them for all that they do! We’ve spent a few Sunday nights in their home for dinner and b eing able to end the week with people who have become like family is so incredible – it’s helped me appreciate the little things in life more.
3. Burrito Loco. For anyone that knows me, they are aware that I am a die-hard Chipotle fan. Ireland does not have a single Chipotle, BUT Letterkenny has an amazing take-away Mexican restaurant that fills my burrito-bowl-loving void.
4. My landlord’s dog, Buster. My family has 3 dogs, one who has been with us since I was about 6 years old, Dale. Buster reminds me of each of our dogs in small, different ways. He makes it feel like a piece of home is always in my backyard here in Letterkenny!
5. The atmosphere on campus is always so welcoming! It’s a tight-knit college community and I really enjoy my Master’s course as well. We start our work placements next semester and I’m looking forward to being able to apply what I’ve learned in the classroom!
6. The Warehouse. This is probably one of my favorite restaurants of all-time. The food is great and they have live music every night! How can you beat that?!
7. My backyard. Our backyard overlooks the whole city of Letterkenny and words cannot even begin to describe how breathtaking the view is. It makes walking home one of my favorite parts of every day!
8. The community. I’m not exaggerating when I say that everyone we’ve come across since the moment we arrived in Letterkenny has been extremely helpful and openhearted. From our teammates and classmates, to the kids we coach and the community leaders, even our cab drivers, everyone has contributed in some way, shape, or form to making Letterkenny feel like home.
9. Beans for breakfast. Okay, as weird as it may sound, having beans for breakfast has become one of my favorite things since I’ve been in Ireland. Having beans for breakfast is a norm here, so I tried them one day and I will never look back!
10. My roommates Jon, Chaz, and Makenzie. I could write a small novel about how much these 3 mean to me (I’ll eventually write a blog about them!), but these things that I love about Letterkenny would not be as important to me if I did not have these guys by my side (I would probably still eat beans for breakfast though LOL). Life is more beautiful when you’re with people who care and want the best for you. I’m incredibly excited to see where this next semester takes all of us!

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