Ireland

Okay, so ever since people have decided that I'm dead serious about going to Ireland for a year, they've been telling me they don't want me to go. Sorry guys, I don't get it.

This has been my dream for as long as I can remember, to travel. For me, this Swap program is like a gift!! Here's something that will allow me to travel and give me somewhere reliable if I need help. Its possibly the most amazing thing that could have happened to me.

Now that it's in my plan for after high school, people are......I don't know, getting scared? worried? I'm not sure what the right word is there, but its a little frustrating. I mean, I know that they all support me in whatever I choose to do, but I just keep getting questioned about it. I don't really know why everyone is so concerned. If its because they think a year over there will change me, well they're probably right, but remember, its usually for the better. If they think its because I may not come home, well that's not even a possibility! My entire life will still be here!! I can't think of any other reason why people would oppose me going.

Now I know if it were the other way around I would definitely miss my friend/family member, but when it really comes down to it, it's their life and they'll do what they choose. I would look at it as an option for a vacation if it was affordable.

So help me out here, Why shouldn't I go to Ireland? I want to honestly know!!

I hope this doesn't offend anyone, its just me ranting.......but do answer the question.

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