I love living in America. For me, personally, there is no place in the world for me like New York City – the melting pot of the world. That being said, it’s always refreshing to get a taste of home, no matter where you are in the world. There is like familiarity to rejuvenate your heart when you’re away from your homeland. Being so far from Ireland, I am happy to take whatever I can get!

As you know from my previous blog, me stepping away from the JLA Office for extended periods of time is a huge source of anxiety for me. To be honest, I started off my vacation biting my nails. As nice at is visiting and experiencing new places, I was away from some of the key work elements that allow my acting career to continue to flourish. Some of these things include working with my team at the JLA Office, working with my acting coach and taking lessons at my dance studio. Let me tell you - there is nothing like the work that we get done in person at our office. It is inspiring and uplifting and motivating to be around people who are so dedicated and driven toward a common goal. This is why I find it so challenging to step away from these people, places and things. I feel that all of these elements are a huge part of me and my growth, so being apart from them, especially at the beginning, is gut-wrenching.  

When my Husband came to me and told me that it was time for our annual boat trip vacation I should have been ecstatic. I love boating so much: The Zen and beauty of the ocean, the opportunity to do my favorite watersports, getting to go fishing and especially getting to experience and explore new destinations! All of these things make me so happy and this is a trip I’ve looked forward to every year. I always struggle with taking time “off” for myself because I am always so busy with my many projects and this year was particularly difficult.