Tag Archives: City Life

New Year’s Eve in Dublin

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Tuesday and Wednesday, 31-Dec-2024 and 01-Jan-2025



I don’t have any pictures for the blog from New Year’s Eve.

I’m very okay with that.

It wasn’t really an evening that lent itself to photography – Andrea and I hosted a small New Years Eve shindig at my apartment; a small shindig with a few friends and our only neighbors in attendance. A few classmates joined in for the beginning, before heading out onto the town for a bit of clubbing, but by the end it was just three couples – Ourselves, our neighbors, and two friends from the executive side of the MBA program.

We took it easy and enjoyed ourselves and the pleasant company – Good sparkling wine was had (not Champagne, but a variant that was easily as good while avoiding the price tag), stories were shared, and fireworks were watched from the windows of our 7th floor nest.

We did a cursory photoshoot with Anduril, just for fun, though I’ll leave those photos in the inboxes of the friends who modeled for them – They came out well, but it feels a bit strange publishing photos of other people in the context of a silly night in together.

It was a simple evening, and a lovely evening. A celebration of a life being built across the pond, in a new world.

Some quick adventures in Dublin

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Late August, early September, 2024


I love Dublin.

I mean, I’ve enjoyed most cities when I first move to them – but with Dublin, the adoration keeps growing over time. I’m feeling good, I’m meshing with the culture, and I absolutely appreciate just how incredibly friendly everyone seems to be here. If a shopkeeper doesn’t have something I’ve asked for, half the time they’ll point out a nearby shop that does… and then often they’ll actually walk me over to introduce me.

Seriously, it’s ridiculous and amazing. I feel like I’m coming out of a coma, or being un-brainwashed, with how communal and helpful people are here.

Anyways, here’s a few quick and fun pictures from my recent adventures:

  • I found tacos! They’re not quite as good as Oregonian tacos, but… you know what? I’m not complaining.
  • I found art! It’s pretty.
  • I made my Grandma’s spaghetti and meatballs! Finding wheat germ was tough, but I’m so glad I did. My house is now a home.
  • Trinity University is beautiful!