Inspiring people and why this blog is called "Dirty Old Town"

Quick update for the one week until departure mark.

I want to thank everyone who has helped me in preparing to go. Like I said before, this whole experience has already reminded me what incredible friends and family I have. People who really have no obligation or reason to help have shown me once again that there are some people in this world who are simply selfless and awesome, and that is a great thing to be reminded of.

I thought maybe I'd explain why this blog is called "Dirty Old Town" as I suppose it's kind of baffling to those who don't know. It's the title of an Irish song made popular by the amazing Pogues. Check the song out by playing the video below. Try to focus on the music and not how ugly Shane McGowan is.



This may be my last update before venturing abroad, so Godspeed everyone! I'll be going to a Tigers game this week with my best friends as sort of a farewell and then I'll be busy finishing up my preparations.

Love you all. Thanks again to everyone for being so cool to me.