NUI Maynooth and My Time in Ireland: On to week 3!

Its currently 9:13 in the morning as I write this but I felt it needed to be done and my flatmate is taking his own sweet time getting ready for the gym. This past week has included class, football (soccer) tryouts, more classwork, and a day in Dublin. Class proceeded on a normal basis, and tryouts were held on Wednesday. After four days of waiting I came home to a text saying I made the team. Going into the weekend with high spirits I got all my work done and then on Sunday had myself a nice solitary day in Dublin...
My day started with a beautiful Irish morning, the light just breaking over the trees, the water in the harbor glistening beautifully, and me feeling absolutely grand. After a 45 minute train ride on the Irish rail, through some very gorgeous and understated countryside, I arrived at Tara Street station. Making my way to my first stop, St.Patricks Cathedral, I passed the Christ Church Cathedral, and attended the Choral Eucharist. The choir was absolutely marvelous in such a magnificent cathedral. Backtracking, I went to Dublin Castle, had myself my first Cornish pastie in temple bar, and then hit the museums around Merrion Square. The National Museum and National Gallery of Art, two spectacular museums, managed to occupy my time for quite while, not realizing it was almost seven by the time I left! As I made my back to Tara Street Station along the Liffey River, it made me really realize I was truly happy to be here. Taking my tired feet home I managed the walk home then fell into a heap on my bed...and slept! Now I am fully rested, my roommate is ready, and surprisingly... happy today is Monday! I have my GAA tryouts today (Gaelic Football, a combination between Rugby, Soccer, and Basketball) and class. Off I go now, onto another spectacular day in Ireland.