Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Thursday's Children - Inspired by Ireland


Okie dokie...just a warning...I am going through major "social interaction let-down" after cramming intense duel weekends of maximum social interaction. I am wavering between going back into my hedgehog hermitage, and trying to get all the online social interaction I can possibly glean to make up for missing absolutely everyone.

I am going to keep this post short, since I am multitasking today with birthday doings to plan and a 3 year old to wrangle.

I am inspired by Ireland lately. I met a lovely, lovely lady who is from Ireland. Her voice is like a lullaby, and she can tell stories, as well as write them. I am also Irish (Finnish, German, and Serbian) so I felt like I was being drawn in by everything she was saying, regardless of whether or not she was talking about Ireland.

I dream of going there someday. My friend dreams of going back. It's an enchanting place. For now, I will make due with honoring my Irish heritage, going to Irish Fest here in Milwaukee, and hopefully getting my Ireland/Celtic inspired story up and running. Not to mention keeping in touch with my friend.
Ann, this post is for you. ;)

To help feed the inspiration, here are some links that share wonderful Irish things.

Irish Names - one of the best sites I have seen for Irish names...

Irish Mythology - Mythology never fails to inspire me, and Irish mythology is some of the best.

Ireland - in all it's glory.

More Ireland 

And one more Ireland Link...

This is a blog hop hosted by Rhiann Whynn-Nolet and Kristina Perez.

Please visit other Thursday's Children to discover what other inspirations lead us writers to do what we do!

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I love hedgehogs (Mrs. Tiggywinkle inspired that). My WIP has connections to Irish myths and features MCs with Irish names (Orla and Miren, because their mother was Irish). It is a fascinating place, geographically and culturally.

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    1. ShanahApril 24, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      :) That's my actual hedgehog, Hotchiwitchi in the photo above. Oh I love those names. I was actually thinking about using Miren for one of my characters too. Looking forward to reading the finished product.

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  2. jessika fleckApril 24, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I've been obsessed with Ireland for as long as I can remember...my mom too (perhaps that's where it started, lol). She turns 70 this year and it's our hope to find outselves there within the next year or two.

    Great post!!!

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    1. ShanahApril 24, 2013 at 3:33 PM

      Thank you! I hope you and your mom get to Ireland! Come to Irish Fest sometime. They are always offering travel deals. :)

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  3. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Funny, just earlier this week I was thinking that the Irish accent is one of the prettiest accents in the world (in my opinion). It's an intriguing culture and I sure would love to go to Ireland someday too! Hope things work out well with the busy week ahead : )

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    1. ShanahApril 24, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Thanks! I am starting to think a trip to Ireland should be organized for a certain group of writers. ;)

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  4. K. L. HallamApril 24, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Ah...I would love to go. Always thought if I wanted a castlle, Ireland is where I'd find it.
    And I still want a castle of course.

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    1. ShanahApril 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      I want a castle in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. ;) hee hee. I will take one or all of the above.

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  5. Kate FrostApril 25, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Shamefully, despite living so close to Ireland, I've never been but I so want to. The Irish accent is one of the loveliest - could just listen to it for hours! I hope you get to go there one day soon.

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    1. ShanahApril 25, 2013 at 4:37 PM

      I'm still thinking that a writer's trip to Ireland needs to be organized. I'll keep you posted. It's going to be awhile before it becomes a reality. :D

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  6. Mia CelesteApril 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I'd love to visit Ireland someday and visit all the castles.

    Thanks for sharing.

    http://otherworlddiner.blogspot.com/2013/04/inspired-by-remarkable-unusual-and-true.html

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    1. ShanahApril 25, 2013 at 4:38 PM

      I'll put you on the list for the Writers' Quest to Ireland I hope to plan someday. :D

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  7. staceyleeApril 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Love all the emerald pictures. And the hedghog. I met someone from France yesterday and was inspired to go there. (Like that was a stretch). Hope you can make it to Ireland one day and visit your penpal. :)

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    1. ShanahApril 25, 2013 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you. I actually got to meet her in person. She's here in my state in the US, but wants to go back to Ireland. Here's hoping my newly forming dream to organize a trip to Ireland for Writers can come true. :)

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  8. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Gosh, I love me some Ireland. We were there for a little over two weeks, two years ago. I miss it so much!!!! Thanks for sharing:)

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    1. ShanahApril 25, 2013 at 4:40 PM

      Hope I didn't make you too "homesick". ;) I hear once you've been there, you don't ever really want to leave.

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  9. Chris Allen-RileyApril 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I've always dreamed of going to Ireland, too - I've wanted to go there pretty much forever (and also England, Scotland and Wales. And I absolutely adore hedgies :) They're so sweet! :) And good luck with your Celtic story!!!

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    1. ShanahApril 28, 2013 at 10:35 PM

      Thank you! I have a grumpy hedgehog. He's sweet, but I am looking forward to making him his garden this summer. :) That should cheer him up.

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