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Overview

  • Currently doung my Nursing Internship at TCD
  • No education listed
  • From Sligo
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Allow my feet to take me to where my heart wants to go

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Sligo but I've been living in Dublin for the last 4 years.
Internship placement keeps me busy and somewhat grounded but any chance I get I have an itching in my feet to travel, a tingle in my soul to laugh and and more often than not, time on my hands for a chat.
While life seems to be a bumpy roller coaster what I've learned is that its more fun throw your hands in the air and enjoy the ride rather than scream at every corner.

PHILOSOPHY

Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As I house share I currently cannot host guests however I would be willing to show show people around Dublin and it's lovely Liffey and Sligo too when I visit home....because you MUST visit the west when you come to Ireland :)
When I travel I've always gone old school...a map in my pocket, a friend by my side and a deck of cards in my bag.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm relatively new to couch surfing but I have participated lately in organised couch surfing events and would love to get more involved in what seems to be a wonderful community of fellow travelers.

Interests

I dabble in some Irish dancing form time to time! I like to bake and fold origami when I'm bored!
When the question is asked I'm a firm member of the dog loving camp and a fan of all dog related activities....ie walking! :)
......cats usually I don't find trustworthy with few exceptional exceptions!

  • cats
  • dogs
  • dancing
  • sauna
  • walking
  • traveling
  • origami
  • camping
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

I play piano anytime I'm home and miss it when I'm not! I've recently bought a harmonica but that hasn't gone much further that row row row your boat...a working progress lets say! :)
I've never been much of a reader but lately I have read 'Is it just me' by Miranda Heart and it may have been the most enjoyable read of my life! There is little so epic to me in the form of books than the tales of Roald Dahl and the stories of Winnie the Pooh....life can be be simple so why complicate it...or maybe I never grew up :O

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling has allowed me to have some wonderful experiences
I have rode with elephants, seen lighting from a plane, rolled in the snow and jumped in a sauna (in a swim suit!), met MR. Claus (the real one!!), seen the northern lights, volunteered in Thailand, got blessed by a Monk, eaten frogs legs, silk worms, reindeer and crickets .
Working as a nurse has allowed me to see other truly amazing things and has taught me to appreciate good health! Witnessing the birth of a baby was an experience I'll never forget!

Teach, Learn, Share

This is my favorite Bible verse which gives me courage
Jeremiah 29:11
I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and future.

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