I have greatly loved my time in Ireland, despite my pun in the title. We had a great group of students attending from various parts of the country to make it a truly wonderful experience. I have learned not only a lot about Ireland (far more than I ever knew based on what I learned 8 years ago during my last visit), but a bit more about my writing process and myself as a person. I have learned most importantly from all of this is that, even at 25, or older, we’re all human– imperfect, but uniquely special. I like Armagh; as I’ve stated before, I’d love to live here (seems my mother was fine with that notion when I told her earlier over the phone). I will shortly be getting on a plane to leave the Emerald Isle. Certainly, I plan on settling in and sleeping as soon as I am home, and eventually going back to the milieu I know best in America; however, I will not forget Armagh and the experiences I have had and I will do my best to reflect on those lessons back in the states in my writing and my way of life.

Thank you Armagh and thank you Armagh Project 2015. Stay green.