You only wish.

It's finally March! This month is definitely one of my favorites of the whole entire year. Not only does March mean that it's one month closer to getting warmer outside, but it also means I'm one month closer to graduating high school and only a few days away from celebrating the best day of the year, St. Patrick's Day! I don't mean to be a Negative Nancy or a Debbie Downer, but for reasons unbeknownst to me I absolutely hate holidays. I think that most of them are a complete waste of time. The only exception to that is, of course, St. Patrick's Day!!! All year long I wait for the wonderful March 17th to roll around so I can celebrate my wonderful heritage and shove it into other people's faces. I could probably do it any other day of the year, but St. Patrick's Day is just full of fun stuff to do. I think it's hilarious when EVERYONE & THEIR MOM actually believes they can be Irish for a day. I'm not saying that you guys can't celebrate with us, but come on already. That's like saying I could be Italian for a day, pft. I can't and I'll admit to it honestly. Anyway, the best part about St. Patrick's Day is that I wake up and hello! ULSTER FRY for breakfast. I believe that the food essential to being Irish is one of the main reasons everyone should just stop pretending to be like us. I know plenty of Americans who would take one look at Ulster Fry or corned beef and cabbage and look the other way. Exactly, you can't defend yourselves there! I'd also like to take the time and tell everyone that um, if you're seriously going to go out and party with us then please do not drink green beer. That is the biggest insult in the Irish culture. Don't be surprised if we belt you because of that. That's not an unsual thing to happen, either. Of course, I am the puniest little person in the world so it won't be me doing the belting. The next best part is starting a game of Iománaíocht, or hurling at one of the local parks with some friends and family members. It's different, yes, but a lot of fun. Unfortunately with my injury, I don't think I'll be doing any hurling. That sounds weird when I think about what that means in America. I am definitely not Irish stepping this year. Obviously because I am physically unable to do it with my injury, but I've taken part in Irish stepping traditions ever since I was 11. I didn't mind, but it's tiring year after year. Instead, of course everyone knows that the Irish are heavy partiers. It's in our blood. With that being said, I am definitely going to make it a point to go DT this year :) The joys of being 18 are endless! I just love St. Patrick's Day because it's the one day of the year that I can seriously let loose and go crazy. It will be even better if and when I get the chance to go to Ireland this summer. I have about $575 saved up and a long way to go :(