Today's a Good Day
If the key to happiness in life is merely keeping yourself occupied, then today Jenniffer and I were the happiest we have ever been in Dublin. Here’s a complete run-down of the days activities. . .
We woke up this morning, and I proceeded to get the rub on the pork roast we would be having for dinner later in the evening (just a mix of vinegar, Tabasco, onion salt, garlic granules, ground cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, thyme, and black pepper for those of you scoring at home.) From there we caught the early showing of “American Dreamz.” It really wasn’t bad. At the very least, there were multiple laugh out loud moments.
When we returned home from the movie, we packed up a bag and made our way to St. Stephen’s Green for a semi-impromptu picnic. We had lunchmeat sandwiches, bananas, sesame crackers, and some pineapple chutney we picked up at an open-air market on our way home from the movie (mmmm, sweet AND spicy!) We even had the i-pod loaded up with plenty of lounge music to make the day complete. It’s amazing what you can do in this town when the weather is decent. I even busted out my sandals for the occasion, though my feet were starting to get rather cold by the time we decided to head back home.
Shortly after returning from the picnic, I started working on our dinner of roasted pork, green beans, garlic/thyme potatoes, and a loaf of sourdough (also from the previously mentioned market.) After eating under candlelight and Jimmy Smith, we headed down the hill toward the River Liffey to O’Shea’s Merchant for an evening of traditional Irish music. I’m not sure if it has anything to do with the big rugby game in town tomorrow, but the place was absolutely packed. Regardless, it was enjoyable.
Right now, it is past time to go to bed. Goodnight.
As I type: Listening to Face To Face “How to Ruin Everything”