This Land is Your Land

This weekend was the beginning of something great. It was the "Kelsey revitalizes her life" weekend.

I had been feeling rather boring and dull, constantly consumed with school work and the mundane activities of life (ie. Laundry, grocery shopping, ex.). While I was glad that my studies were not being neglected, I felt that I should be living life a little fuller. The weekend provided a wonderful solution to my predicament.

Step One: Friday Night

Oh what wonders will the night hold? A little bird told me that there was to be live music at Ye Old Egglantine Inn, a local pub not far from my lovely abode.So, with the company of Karin and Alex, off we went to expand our musical horizons. Unfortunately, the show did not start until 11:35 and by then we had had a few drinks. So we were very appreciative of the music. To say the least. In our waiting period we did have many philosophical discussions, perhaps made even more so by the fact that we were taking full advantage of the three for five student deal. But after the band's first set we decided that we were beat and headed home. A slow start for a supposed wild weekend. But Saturday held promise...

Step Two: Saturday

Bright and early Saturday morning, five intrepid trekkers from 76 Malone headed out on a FREE international student hiking trip. As we walked to the bus in two degree weather, we worried that Saturday was going to resemble Friday night. As the bus dropped us off outisde Newcastle, a few of us realized that the sceneery looked fairly familiar. that is because we had all visited this lovely National Park on a previous adventure. You may recall the lovely pictures. Yes, it was the same place, but with one change. We were on the opposite that we started on in the previous hike. Feeling foolish we headed out. But what a day it turned into! The weather cleared and the forest was filled with sunshine (a novelty for Northern Ireland). Accompianing our usual group was Lionel and Lenin - to musician friends of mine. So, naturally, the hike was filled with lovely harmony and song. Which added to the enjoyment. I was filled with energy. I went for a short run through the forest, played with some particularly happy puppies, and even payed homage to The Sound of Music by frolicking across a hill.

Sunday: Don't worry - nothing happened.

Monday: And the excitement continues!!! We went out to see lionel and Lenin perform of the John Hewitt Pub. It was open mike night and I am happy to say that they brought the house down. Now, that may be because the pub was filled by, mostly, their friends. Regardless, they were amazing.

A fabulous weekend. 

Kelsey