Day 15: coming to terms with the term

Today is the last day before heading back to the states and to get a new phone, thank you to whom ever stole it.  I have had such a better trip because I have not been tethered to that stupid device, although I was the person taking pictures with my iPad if I was not carrying my big camera.  WOW that was a lot of "I" in that last sentence.  Some things that I have learned about Ireland was that they, as a whole are proud people.  They love deeply both their family and the their country.  There was not a place that I went that I did not seeing this passion, even in the countryside.  The future for Ireland is looking strong and as a business community they are putting many steps in place to insure the success of their country.  Working with my team, I found more humility, as we went through the process of our project.  I could have not asked for a better company to work with, Groupnos will be a company that has big things coming their way.  Thank you to all that put this together.  Jan as a the leader of this rowdy bunch, Shereen for organizing! 

Day 14: Last day with the company

My time working under Edna was insightful, The biggest thing I gained from this was I have much to learn and that I will get there one day.  You do not have to be the smartest in the room but you do have to be able to bring smart people together and inspire them to follow you on your quest.

Day: 13 Back with the teams

Its confirmed, I have so much to learn and I know with perseverance I will get there one day.  I am in Ah! after seeing Enda and his team working together and Enda's ability to keep people directed and still having a line of communication.  Sitting in the pub after work and talking with him, he was honest and inspirational.  I am looking forward to the future and reflecting on what I have all learned during this time in Ireland.   

Classmates Blogs

Bob Prohaska: http://thecuriousbob.blogspot.ie/ 


David William:  http://broncosace.blogspot.ie/2014/05/ireland-20.html


Bevan Cox: http://bevancox.blogspot.com


Anna Ferreira: https://annakatferreira.wordpress.com


Rahul Sukkala: http://rahulsukkalaposts.tumblr.com


Kaley Bundy: http://kbundy84.tumblr.com


Katy Gorman: http://katygoingabroad.blogspot.com


Scott Stewart: http://navyskier.blogspot.com


Patrick Hutchinson: http://pdhutchinson.tumblr.com/


Allie Ricks: http://www.alliericks.com


Brett Bennett:  http://www.tumblr.com/search/emerald+adventure 


Kelly McLvrid:   http://seekellytravel.blogspot.ie/


Mani Kanta: http://perceptionandbeyond.wordpress.com/ 

Im sure I would have smiled if I was not busy talking

Day 12: Free day in Dublin

After a night of exploring the countrysides of Dublin, I was ready to get back out of the city center.  Went to grab breakfast Avoca, which is a lovely cafe at the top of the their funky store.  After, a late breakfast, I wondered up the countryside back to Howth again for a fun afternoon exploring the markets and getting some seafood.  Had a chance to sit with a local over a cup of coffee and just shoot the breeze.  We did not get into the politics or the weather just talked as if we had known each other for a whooping 30 minuets.  After he recommend a restaurant I went to make a reservation and check out the other side of the harbor.  Sitting on the edge with my feet dangling, I watched the ships coming and going from the harbor as the tide was low.  Just before I was about to say how peaceful it is I was corrected by a family of 10 children and several adults. Who wanted to take a picture on the wall and my back where I was sitting and relaxing.  After the 3rd kid was screaming I decided to abandon my post of leisure and find a new location that was not being bombarded by the unpleasant sounds of CRYING!  The table at the restaurant looked over the east coast of Ireland at the Eye of Ireland.  What a great day!

Day 11: back to Dublin

It's smile that will make a night and tonight I am surrounded by smiles. 

Ireland is a land of smiles and she has won me over. 

I have met so many nice people on this island that are more connected than any state in the US. The pride, the sprit is something to be admired. 

Passion has led to feuds, feuds have led to passion.