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| me in Dublin, 2007 |
St.Patty's Day is a great holiday, but it is extra special in our household because it is my Dad's birthday. This gives me two reasons to celebrate the day of March 17th each year and enjoy the festivities. Now whenever I am home I will spend this time with my Dad, maybe going out to an Irish pub or something as we have done in years passed, but when I am abroad I have to be celebrating with him in spirit. I always have him in mind as I am dancing an Irish jig or clinking my glass with someone else's and making a cheers to the holiday!
When I was abroad during my year in England I was lucky enough to go to Dublin for St.Patty's. It was by far the coolest St.Patty's I have ever had because of the pure electricity running through the city. The excitement of this holiday could be felt in every nook and cranny of Dublin and there was a smile on everyone's face. Everyone was wearing their green and making friends with the person next to them! I had a great time, but always wished my Dad could have been there to have a Guinness with me. (or more like finish mine.....I think it's so gross!! haha)
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This year I am spending another St.Patty's abroad and had the opportunity to go to an Irish Festival being held here in Seoul. I had so much fun spending time dancing to Irish music (played by Korean musicians) and being surrounded by so many St.Patty's day loving foreigners. Whether you are in Dublin or Seoul there is always a sea of green on St.Patty's it seems, and it was such a good time.
But one thing was still missing.....my Daddy! I kept thinking of him, knowing he would be doing something back at home in the States with my Mom, and I kept wishing I could be there to give him a big hug and say 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' to him in person! But for now, I will have to settle for sending him all my love from abroad, and letting my little angel Tootsie give him a birthday kiss for me!
Happy Birthday Daddy, and Happy St.Patricks Day everyone!
So sweet!
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