Last update from Ireland :-(

So yesterday was final exam day...it went alright.  I didn't stress too much about it.  The midterm was definitely easier but eh, it's whatever.  I wrote everything I knew about the cashel of Cahercommaun and called it a day.  Afterwards I went shopping and then back to school for a farewell reception at the student bar.  We thought we'd get food like the first reception, but we only got two drinks so we had to go find something for dinner.  After that we wound up going out to Fibber Maggees for a drink and karoke.  After they closed we hit up the Front Door and just hung out.  Eventually a group of guys came over and started talking to us.  The rest of the night we danced our pants off until closing time...sooo much fun.  I think it may have been the best night out since I got here.  I wound up not going to sleep until after 5 because I was so hyper.

Today I slept in until around noon since I stayed up so late.  I probably wouldn't have gotten up if Libby hadn't come calling at my window.  We went over to NUI to print my bus ticket to the airport, then into the city for lunch and some more shopping.  Later, we met up with everyone at Milano's for our farewell dinner.  Two of the girls had to leave from dinner....soooo sad.  I'm glad in a way that I'll be leaving early in the morning and not having to say my goodbyes then...it's much easier that way.  After dinner we all went to the King's Head for a while to have 5 euro cocktails. 

I'm mostly packed right now...only a few hours left until I catch a taxi to the bus stop.  This experience has been incredible and has far exceeded my expectations.  I have made so many memories here and I didn't realize how emotional it would be to leave this place and these people I've grown so close to over the past month.  I know some of us are already talking about road trips around the US to see each other!  Galway has become so familiar and I'm so comfortable in the city.  I really will miss it, though the walking everywhere not so much haha.  Ireland has been incredible, though I didn't doubt for a second it would be, and I can't wait to come back! 

I'm exhausted so I will update maybe once more after I get home and have had time to process everything this trip has been for me.  I'll be seeing you guys soon!