Got crack? Issue I

I have been impressed with the amount of good times, or as the Irish like to call it, “craic” (according to Prof. Tom McHardy, spelled according to Jackie Walsh) that I have had with this randomly assembled group of individuals. Some of the reason behind the crack is because of the Irish lifestyle—beer—but much of it is the good nature of every person involved on this trip. I did not really know anyone coming into this trip but in one short week I have become very acquainted with nearly everyone through various means, the most obvious being “the hot seat.” The group has become a big fan of this game. I refer to the group because everyone hangs out in a group when we go out to Cork city centre for an evening of relaxation or to check out Cork’s entertainment. The favorite pub is called Em Brogh. I have been there four times to date.