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Happy day to everyone who's not Irish, but wants to be. My Dad called to wish me a happy st. pat's, since he's the Irish side. Apparently, in Ireland, today's a religious holiday and is pretty quiet.

We left the office for a little bit and went down to watch the parade.
I'm not feeling cynical, but just honest when I say I like the real Ireland a lot more than what everyone in the States thinks it is or wants it to be or makes it for themselves for this one day, which kind of seems like a big green frat party.

I should scan the cheesy picture of myself I made my Dad take when we were there, standing with my (completely conincidentally) bright green hair and a silly grin in front of the "leprechaun crossing" sign. That would be goofy.

I have no plans tonight. I think I will save up my boozin' for echo's birthday bash this weekend.

Also-
Happy Birthday to nixon. You're sweet.

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[fridgedicebunny.livejournal.com]

The American perception/stereotyping of Ireland is TERRIBLE. Cringe-worthy, really. I fucking love Ireland too (I almost moved to Dublin a few years ago.)

Though really, all of our stereotypes are cringe-worthy. Can't handle it.