Hello hello to all!
I have been back in the UK for a little over a week now and I feel as though I haven't stopped!! My flight back was great and relatively painless. I didn't really sleep much and that let to a day of jet lag - however I had to work camps two days after landing so there was really no time for Jet Lag to hang around! The camps I worked were great. I had a group of 18 girls and we went over all different parts of the game. Nothing really too exciting.
It wouldn't be a normal week if my Biondi luck didn't kick in. I had a bit of a situation on the last day of camp as my keys, both car and house, seemed to have walked off. We searched everywhere- the fields, my bags and had to unpack my friends car that was full of kit to see if we could find them. no luck however. So we drove back to my friends place where my car was parked and looked all over the parking lot to see if they had dropped out, again no luck. So I called one of the women from the club to come and bring me a set of keys. When she brought the keys the car wouldn't start... I think we all see where this story is going. Only me. Luckily we got the car situated as I had to drive up to Cirencester the next day to get my umpiring certification and help out at the SCO induction (the new american school coaches). So many new friends and nice to see a couple of familiar faces as well- including one of the girls I played club with in hs! That was a lot of fun- a lot of lacrosse and very long days but definitely worthwhile. AND I learned a new drinking game that I will most likely force all of you to play with me called Chicken Goggles. Probably the funniest game I have ever played in my life.
Now I am shot - ready for bed and to head to Reading tomorrow for the LDO Induction (for all of the new american development officers) Going to be another long-but fun- week.
I promise to keep you better updated!
Hope all is well back home and everyone survived Irene!!
xxx
Monday, 29 August 2011
Monday, 14 March 2011
Irish State of mind
Hello Hello again!
Got Back from a whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway with Kim and jumped right back into the swing of things. Before we headed off to Dublin I took Kim into London for the full tourist experience and also to Hampton Court so that she saw a Palace before she left England.
Ireland was AMAZING - I think my favorite place that I have been to abroad so far. We lucked out big time as we did not have a drop of rain for the entire trip. (although I am pretty sure that is VERY unusual for Ireland at any point in the year)
First Stop- DUBLIN
When we first got there we had to take a bus to the hostel where we were staying. We wernt allowed to check in yet so we locked our bags up and headed to the pub for our first Guinness in its homeland. The bartender let us know that we were doing American's proud as we headed into pint three. We also grabbed some food to fill up and then headed to the hostel to check in. We had 3 australians in the room with us who seemed very nice but we didnt stay along long to chat. We quickly got changed and then headed out into Temple Bar to explore all of the shops and pubs. After a short while we headed to a pub with live music ( my FAVORITE!!) and met a few really nice americans who we ended up hanging out with for the rest of the night. We explored a few of the different pubs but all seemed to have the same atmosphere - live music, lots of alcohol and lots of fun! Tuesday was a bit rough waking up but we managed. We headed back to our favorite pub- the first one we went into when we got there- and grabbed some food and a Guinness. We didnt stray from Guinness much the entire trip and I am pretty sure my body did not appreciate it one bit. After lunch we walked down to the Guinness Storehouse for the full tour. Kim poured her own pint of Guinness and I received my complementary pint at the gravity bar - overlooking the entire city of dublin. absolutely amazing. The storehouse seems to have it right as they get you a little tipsy and then send you into their store before you leave- needless to say I bought a LOT of gifts that day. We pub crawled again that night but this time one of the Australians tagged along.
GALWAY!
We woke up and packed our bags and boarded a train to Galway and travelled with the Australian we had been out with the night before. It wasnt a bad train ride - only about 2 1/2 hours long. when we got there we dropped off our luggage, changed clothes and headed out into the city to explore. They have amazing walkways that bring you right out on the water on the coast. Kim and I spent most of our time walking around the water and then some exploring the different parts of the city. We got lunch at a place called the Kings Head which is the oldest pub in Galway. I got my favorite dish of course Fish and Chips. Hasn't steered me wrong yet. After some more exploring we went back and got changed and headed out for the evening. To say that Galway's nightlife is the most unreal and crazy thing I have ever experienced is probably the understatement of the century. It was certainly a night I will never forget for the rest of my life. We woke up the next morning and had to check out by 10. we walked down to the train station and grabbed a train back to Dublin.
To say that we were dragging on the final night of Dublin is probably also an understatement. Ireland showed us an amazing time and I cant wait for the chance to go back!
Lacrosse has been really really good. I took a team to the National Schools Tournament last weekend and my team lost in the championship game by 1. I was SOO proud of them as they played their hearts out for 2 days in a row. I am also getting ready for two upcoming tournaments that the club is hosting. We have our major POP tournament on April 2nd and we have 19 teams attending that and then our big field tournament on may 8th which will hopefully have 20+ teams in attendance.
Other then that not much else is new. Once I got back from Ireland I had to pull myself together- eating healthy and running everyday. I feel SO much better now - Day 15 and going strong.
not much else to report. Much love to all
Kaitlan xx
Got Back from a whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway with Kim and jumped right back into the swing of things. Before we headed off to Dublin I took Kim into London for the full tourist experience and also to Hampton Court so that she saw a Palace before she left England.
Ireland was AMAZING - I think my favorite place that I have been to abroad so far. We lucked out big time as we did not have a drop of rain for the entire trip. (although I am pretty sure that is VERY unusual for Ireland at any point in the year)
First Stop- DUBLIN
When we first got there we had to take a bus to the hostel where we were staying. We wernt allowed to check in yet so we locked our bags up and headed to the pub for our first Guinness in its homeland. The bartender let us know that we were doing American's proud as we headed into pint three. We also grabbed some food to fill up and then headed to the hostel to check in. We had 3 australians in the room with us who seemed very nice but we didnt stay along long to chat. We quickly got changed and then headed out into Temple Bar to explore all of the shops and pubs. After a short while we headed to a pub with live music ( my FAVORITE!!) and met a few really nice americans who we ended up hanging out with for the rest of the night. We explored a few of the different pubs but all seemed to have the same atmosphere - live music, lots of alcohol and lots of fun! Tuesday was a bit rough waking up but we managed. We headed back to our favorite pub- the first one we went into when we got there- and grabbed some food and a Guinness. We didnt stray from Guinness much the entire trip and I am pretty sure my body did not appreciate it one bit. After lunch we walked down to the Guinness Storehouse for the full tour. Kim poured her own pint of Guinness and I received my complementary pint at the gravity bar - overlooking the entire city of dublin. absolutely amazing. The storehouse seems to have it right as they get you a little tipsy and then send you into their store before you leave- needless to say I bought a LOT of gifts that day. We pub crawled again that night but this time one of the Australians tagged along.
GALWAY!
We woke up and packed our bags and boarded a train to Galway and travelled with the Australian we had been out with the night before. It wasnt a bad train ride - only about 2 1/2 hours long. when we got there we dropped off our luggage, changed clothes and headed out into the city to explore. They have amazing walkways that bring you right out on the water on the coast. Kim and I spent most of our time walking around the water and then some exploring the different parts of the city. We got lunch at a place called the Kings Head which is the oldest pub in Galway. I got my favorite dish of course Fish and Chips. Hasn't steered me wrong yet. After some more exploring we went back and got changed and headed out for the evening. To say that Galway's nightlife is the most unreal and crazy thing I have ever experienced is probably the understatement of the century. It was certainly a night I will never forget for the rest of my life. We woke up the next morning and had to check out by 10. we walked down to the train station and grabbed a train back to Dublin.
To say that we were dragging on the final night of Dublin is probably also an understatement. Ireland showed us an amazing time and I cant wait for the chance to go back!
Lacrosse has been really really good. I took a team to the National Schools Tournament last weekend and my team lost in the championship game by 1. I was SOO proud of them as they played their hearts out for 2 days in a row. I am also getting ready for two upcoming tournaments that the club is hosting. We have our major POP tournament on April 2nd and we have 19 teams attending that and then our big field tournament on may 8th which will hopefully have 20+ teams in attendance.
Other then that not much else is new. Once I got back from Ireland I had to pull myself together- eating healthy and running everyday. I feel SO much better now - Day 15 and going strong.
not much else to report. Much love to all
Kaitlan xx
Monday, 7 February 2011
Back In Good Company
Well it has been a while since I have blogged - but dont have tooo much new to report.
Got back here and jumped right back into the swing of things. Ashleigh and Jan picked me up at the airport after an awesome flight. I got to fly first class and I'm not sure I can ever go back haha . It was AMAZING - my chair turned into a bed and I slept for about five hours. Which ended up being awesome because I was not jet lagged at all. I had a 4 hour lay over in Minneapolis- Saint Paul which was slightly boring but I got to call people and say goodbyes. When I got back I moved all of my stuff from my Bosses house to a new house. The new family is SO nice. I feel right at home and it took no time at all to get settled in.
First weekend back I had lacrosse practice on Saturday and then we headed into London for a night out. Practice went really well and it was nice to see all the girls again. We did some at night sightseeing in London and then went to a few pubs to drink. It was nice to be back and head out - no down time!
Lacrosse is keeping me very, very busy. My schedule has been very busy this term- which is so much nicer then having almost the whole day with nothing to do. I am working at a High School now two days a week which has been a lot of fun. The lacrosse coach is out from an injury and I am filling in for her until after Easter. Some of the girls are really good- I get to go down to one of their tournaments in a few weeks and I am really excited to see them play. Other then that - I am at a few new primary schools and then at some of the same from last term. The kids are really improving. We have two big tournaments coming up - one for POP and then another for Field. The pop tournament we are holding at a school near the club and will hopefully have 10-15 teams in attendance. The England women's team is also coming and will hold an exhibition match after the kids are done - and hopefully we will have a large attendance for that. The field tournament is a few weeks after the POP tournament and we are holding that at the club. Im hoping for 20 teams but I will have to wait and see what happens.
Kim is coming over next week! I am going to show her around England for a couple of days and then we are heading over to Ireland for a week of traveling- few days in Dublin ( and obviously a stop at the Guinness factory) and then a night in Galway. I am really, really excited!!!!
Then hopefully at some point I will get up to St Andrews to Visit Miss Meg! Im also looking to travel over the Easter Holidays with one of my college teammates. She is in Israel studying abroad and has the same holiday dates as I do. and thennn for Ashleigh's birthday we are going to the greek island Mykonos for 10 days! I cant wait to FINALLY be tan again. Living here my skin has become super white. Its sad really.
Other then that - not much is new. I have been really sick for the last week but am finally feeling myself today. Also definitely staying over here for the summer! I am going to work a few lacrosse camps and Au Pair for the family I am living with - which will be so nice because now I have a place to live for the summer AND a job!!
And I am also training for a 10K .. or at least am going to try. Keep your fingers crossed for me that my legs are willing to slowly go back to work
Miss you all lots and lots - I will update after Half Term adventures with Kim! xx
Got back here and jumped right back into the swing of things. Ashleigh and Jan picked me up at the airport after an awesome flight. I got to fly first class and I'm not sure I can ever go back haha . It was AMAZING - my chair turned into a bed and I slept for about five hours. Which ended up being awesome because I was not jet lagged at all. I had a 4 hour lay over in Minneapolis- Saint Paul which was slightly boring but I got to call people and say goodbyes. When I got back I moved all of my stuff from my Bosses house to a new house. The new family is SO nice. I feel right at home and it took no time at all to get settled in.
First weekend back I had lacrosse practice on Saturday and then we headed into London for a night out. Practice went really well and it was nice to see all the girls again. We did some at night sightseeing in London and then went to a few pubs to drink. It was nice to be back and head out - no down time!
Lacrosse is keeping me very, very busy. My schedule has been very busy this term- which is so much nicer then having almost the whole day with nothing to do. I am working at a High School now two days a week which has been a lot of fun. The lacrosse coach is out from an injury and I am filling in for her until after Easter. Some of the girls are really good- I get to go down to one of their tournaments in a few weeks and I am really excited to see them play. Other then that - I am at a few new primary schools and then at some of the same from last term. The kids are really improving. We have two big tournaments coming up - one for POP and then another for Field. The pop tournament we are holding at a school near the club and will hopefully have 10-15 teams in attendance. The England women's team is also coming and will hold an exhibition match after the kids are done - and hopefully we will have a large attendance for that. The field tournament is a few weeks after the POP tournament and we are holding that at the club. Im hoping for 20 teams but I will have to wait and see what happens.
Kim is coming over next week! I am going to show her around England for a couple of days and then we are heading over to Ireland for a week of traveling- few days in Dublin ( and obviously a stop at the Guinness factory) and then a night in Galway. I am really, really excited!!!!
Then hopefully at some point I will get up to St Andrews to Visit Miss Meg! Im also looking to travel over the Easter Holidays with one of my college teammates. She is in Israel studying abroad and has the same holiday dates as I do. and thennn for Ashleigh's birthday we are going to the greek island Mykonos for 10 days! I cant wait to FINALLY be tan again. Living here my skin has become super white. Its sad really.
Other then that - not much is new. I have been really sick for the last week but am finally feeling myself today. Also definitely staying over here for the summer! I am going to work a few lacrosse camps and Au Pair for the family I am living with - which will be so nice because now I have a place to live for the summer AND a job!!
And I am also training for a 10K .. or at least am going to try. Keep your fingers crossed for me that my legs are willing to slowly go back to work
Miss you all lots and lots - I will update after Half Term adventures with Kim! xx
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