Starving Artist Ink.

BLEEEEPP BLOOOPPP BALUBALUBALU EEHHHAAA

Dial-up. What more can I say? Trying my best to keep in contact with everyone… Trying to look at photos, update-with the lack of photos. Nearly pulling my hair out in patches here.

You may have noticed in my 101 things that I listed something along the lines of writing letters/cards/emails…and actually sending them? Yeah well, I can't say that I have gotten anywhere near achieving that. Not even one. In fact-I have made a post card, missed out on sending a birthday card, and have got to got to got to scramble up a few quid to send my dear brother a card-which will be late–if it even makes it to the post man…

You'd think that because I am out of work and out of bed that I'd have all day to write you at home, but rather-I busy myself with watching television programs and sleeping in until 2 in the afternoon.

Oh dear me.

Days are gradually getting longer-the sun hovers in the clouds for a few extra minutes. As for the rain? Well-somebody must be reading, because it stopped. For two days so far! I must have some awesome readers…

So we spent the days prancing about the town, getting our shoes muddy. I love to take notice to the small, colourful, dainty details… Stopping to touch the soft mushy moss-growing on the rocky walls of the town. Taking pictures of snails inching their way along-carrying amazing shells. Honestly….

e.darcy

The town is quiet; fresh bread made daily in the bakery, local butter and milk supplied at the shop. The senior gather at the post office-during the early hours on Friday mornings, to collect their week's allowance.

A safe, quiet, warm community. Friendly faces, dogs without leashes, school kids in uniforms-walking  home at three…

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The kids are desperate to come stay the night at the house-so this weekend is full of the three amigos running about, eating sugar and watching cartoons…begging to play games on Steven's computer.

e.darcy

They are amazing to watch-the personality differences between the ages, and households.

Lorraine (5) is one tough cookie. Aggressive, knows what she wants-and how to get it. Loves money, drawing, and Steven. Doesn't know her own strength-and can sulk for hours, and even days. Sister to Caimin.

Cian (nearly 7) is the comedian. Confident and shy all in the same. Knows how to shake his groove thing, and carry a tune. Likes what he likes and isn't afraid to tell you otherwise. Sings to current songs-and knows the artist. Has the sense of humour of a 15 year old-and can sleep just like one, from staying up late-to sleeping until noon. Brother to Steven.

Caimin (9) is the quiet one. Keeps to himself, but-when he wants to share some of his news/ likes/ interests–is over the moon, and tripping over his words. Has an extensive collection and knowledge of all tractors and farm equipment. Wants to be a farmer when he grows up. Has long legs that seem to carry him without his knowledge.  Brother to Lorraine.

Amazing to watch, know, and talk to–and all the same, exhausting. Never ending energy-teasing and taunting, begging for attention..and always finding ways to out-do the other. Kids will be kids.

January is most likely the worst month to be unemployed in Ireland. It seems that everyone is losing their job, and at the same time–no one is hiring.

We went job searching today…Left in the resume to a few places-but no one seems to be hiring-or handing out applications. Ah well, when you are working, you can't wait for a break–and when you are unemployed-you can't wait to work.

e.darcy

Hopefully we'll be winning the lotto…

Not to worry-we will be up and on our feet in no time. Job searching is terrible all over the world, and always puts you down and out.. Especially when you step into a puddle with your non-socked feet…just as the rain starts to fall. Chins up, an umbrella needs to be purchased, and lucky numbers chosen!