Here's the 2nd drawing for the project. I am currently trying to explore a mixture of caricature and life drawing. This was the first step.
04 February 2009
Drawing No. 2
Here's the 2nd drawing for the project. I am currently trying to explore a mixture of caricature and life drawing. This was the first step.
आईटी अल स्टार्ट्स विथ अ स्पार्क
"It all starts with a spark" - the first drawing as part of the project.
The Next Step
Hi all --
It's been months and months, I know. But I'm back. In fact, I've just started this little "art project" thing that involves small artistic explorations here and there all over London. I will be posting these creative burps on here as a way of documenting my progress. So stay tuned.
Many strange things will occur.
-NWS
It's been months and months, I know. But I'm back. In fact, I've just started this little "art project" thing that involves small artistic explorations here and there all over London. I will be posting these creative burps on here as a way of documenting my progress. So stay tuned.
Many strange things will occur.
-NWS
20 August 2008
Goodbye USA - Beginning of Summer 2008
Hi everyone
Well, the last time I left you, I had just graduated from college and was looking back on my senior year. Well, now I'm writing from London, England. In fact, I'm using my computer at Bovis Lend Lease where I'm currently doing temporary admin work. Yeah, 3 months after graduation and here I am. In the human resources department of the UK branch of a multinational company doing work in Microsoft excel and improving my "words per minute". Exciting. Well, it sort of is. Let me explain.
It all started after graduation...
Unlike 1960's Hollywood graduates played by Dustin Hoffman or even normal graduates, my summer after my final year at college wasn't spent lying in a pool or being seduced by 40 year old women. Instead, I did a couple things...
First, there was New York. Since I've been telling myself that I'm applying to NYU and Columbia for grad school for the past 3 years, I decided that it might be smart to visit the schools. So, the week after I moved home, I flew to La Guardia with my mother and spent 3 days in Manhattan. It was a really great couple of days. I able to see both schools and meet with the admissions directions from each. Both were very professional, informative and surprisingly impressive. Columbia is epic. Huge stone pillars, statues, gardens, fountains, basically ancient Rome. Aside from that it has one of the most respect and up-and-coming film programs of the past 20 years. NYU was equally as impressive, but completely different. There is no campus, just a bunch of buildings in the heart of Greenwich Village. And, unlike the warm reception of Columbia where everyone was smiles, NYU was moody, cool and very aware that they have the best film department on the planet. But, I didn't let it get to me... I think. What did I do to combat the onslaught of cool? Well, I sat in their designated reception area, (which was in the middle of everything, allowing any staff or UPS guys to spy on nervous prospective students like myself) got comfortable, took out my leather-bound sketch pad... and drew. It's the first thing I could think of... and the most natural. When nerves take over, reach for the pad and pen. That's what I do. And it worked. The admissions director walked up moments later to inform me that the women I was meant to meet is unavailable and he would be handling me instead. What he didn't tell me is that he was the director of admissions and she was not. SO I got an upgrade without even knowing. The meeting went well. I asked my 3 questions and he went on and on about how my work has to "speak to him" blah blah blah. I pretended that I didn't have a clue... even though I've been on his website enough times to do all the talking. But it was a success. And overall, I felt all the more happy to be applying to these great schools.
During the time that I wasn't seeing the schools, mom and I got to see some really cool areas of New York. We spent the most time in Hell's Kitchen, actually. A really cool area just west of times square with great restaurants, not a lot of tourists and cool cafes. I also met my friend Nick from high school one morning for coffee in that same area. He's an actor and yoga instructor by day, waiter by night... truly living life. I love it. (I guess I'm doing that too... only in an office in London.) But New York was great. It was overwhelming at all. In fact, there were very few moments where I was like "wow this is cool"... The whole experience just sort of felt comfortable.... much like I feel in London. It just fits. And I guess that's what you want, right? To fit. You don't want to be so infatuated by where you live that every day walking to work is being 10 and making that first memorable walk through the gates of Disneyland... You'd go through an awful lot of mickey mouse underwear...
Second, there was home.
Being home was great. In fact, it was too great. Why is it that if you know you're leaving a place in a short while, this place becomes better than it ever has been ever before? Every moment spent there is more enjoyable than any other time you can remember being there and the times you spend with the people there are just perfect... Well, that wasn't the case at all... Just kidding. I joke because it kind of was. Not only was I riding the high of just graduating, having my senior art show and going to New York, but I was showered with attention from family members, friends and even random business associates. I know I know, maybe you all do that anyway and I've just been too blind to see it until now... I know. Or it might be true. Well, whatever the case may be, it was really hard leaving. After spending so many months looking forward to moving back to London.... when the moment arrives, you don't wanna go. Cold feet? Maybe. Or as Elvis would put it, I don't have a wooden heart. Thanks guys.
-Nick
Next up: London
17 August 2008
Senior Year Short Films
Hi everyone
Here are the films I was talking about in the last post. Enjoy!
Campus Safety Action Force Trailer:
Campus Safety Action Force (10 minute version):
Unlit:
Vingt Quatre Ans:
Dream Tapping:
Here are the films I was talking about in the last post. Enjoy!
Campus Safety Action Force Trailer:
Campus Safety Action Force (10 minute version):
Unlit:
Vingt Quatre Ans:
Dream Tapping:
A Long (mustachio'd) Time Coming
Hi everyone
It's been well over a year since my last post, which makes this a very long time coming. But, basically, I'm here to say that as of today, 'London Calling' is officially back. I have returned. I am alive. I am well. And I am back in London.
I figured that this is the best way to keep everyone up to speed on my life and my work. I think there's been a few people out there who've enjoyed reading about my misadventures... so this is for you!
OK, so here's what's happened since May 2007:
Summer 2007:
I may, I finished Junior year at St. Norbert, Jenna comes out to America in what was initially meant to be a 2-3 week trip... But, thanks to our lucky stars, she was able to spend the entire summer with my and my American family. I introduced her to Chipotle, Taco Bell, (you know, all the good stuff) Wendy's, Diary Queen, yep, that's it. Fast food. Well, not really. She did eat some of that, but not all (thankfully). We had a great summer together... I caricatured a lot... like the summer before. County fairs, little parties, etc... and this summer caricaturing was my only form of income. And it went well too. We took a trip to Chicago, went to the pool and saw the Burnies, saw the lakes of Minneapolis, saw Minnehaha falls, did lots. Then, in august, she went back to England and I went back to DePere for my Senior year in college. Oh, and I decided to not shave certain parts of my face all summer long. I could now appear on the set of the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and not need a press pass.
Senior Year (2007-2008):
Senior year was great. Really great. I lived in a s***hole campus party house where my room was not really a room, but a converted porch. It had windows on the walls of my room that shown inside the house, it was actually slanted at a 12 degree angle and was unbearably cold in the winter. So in other words... the best college living experience you can possible have! But if weren't for the people I lived with, it would have been bad. But it really wasn't. I had a great year there.
Aside from accommodation, I also did some work during my senior year.
Much like before, I continued making my own short movies on the side. For less than $100, I made 4 short films during my senior year. The first was called "Campus Safety Action Force". It was a 15-minute action comedy about everyone's favorite on-campus authorities. I wrote the script in the summer of 2007, then shot it in the fall for about 7 weekends with a brand new Canon GL2 video camera bought with my college-bound fund (thanks mom and dad!), some old friends and a bunch of new friends. It was a very stressful experience at times, but definitely paid off. I had a lot of fun, we had a successful screening (about 200 people turned up!) and I made some great friends. In addition to the movie, I had an article in the school newspaper and had T-shirts made to raise money for Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). On top of all that, I entered the movie into the student juried art show and won 2nd place! I wasn't even expecting that they'd include it in the show, but I guess I was wrong. I think a lot of people responded to the film. And that's why I made it. I wanted to connect with the students of SNC. I made it for them.
During my second semester I made 3 additional short films. These were much shorter than CSAF, but much more focused. They represent the first real step in the direction I want to take film. Character driven, interesting stories, use of symbolism, all that real stuff. I pored everything that I had learned into these 3 experiments. They were made within an independent study that I created with a faculty member that I really admire. The first is called "Unlit". I used two actors from the Basic Acting class I was taking to bring to life this little moment that exists within a much bigger story. It's basically just the climax of an argument that reveals little clues about their history together. For what it's worth, I think it was a big success.
The second is called "Vingt Quatre Ans" ("Twenty Four Years"). It's about a young French woman coming to America for the first time. In this 3 minute piece, she is on her to way to meet someone she has been waiting to meet her whole life. With thanks to the very talented French TA, Marie, the film turned out great. Above all other attempts, this has been the film that has really connected with people the most. For that, I am very proud. I hope to make more like this in the future.
The third and final film is called "Dream Tapping". This was another experiment of mine.... this time in political sci-fi. The idea stems from the government having the ability to tap into our phone lines to monitor our phone lines, prevent safety and uphold the greater good. So I took it a step further... what if the government learned how to tap into our minds, into our dreams? So this story takes places a white room, with all white clothing, representing a dream state that the government has created to make people better Americans by preventing terrorist thoughts. The story involves a young girl who was once a prisoner of this system hacking back in to try and bring it down. With the help of a young psychology student, she explains the system to him and they try to destroy it. I used the same actors as Unlit because I thought they worked well together. In the end, I thought they did a wonderful job and I achieved what I had set out to do: experiment with sci-fi. I'm happy with what I came up with and hope you'll enjoy it as well.
Aside from the short films made during my senior year, I also had a lot of fun, did well in school and continued to date Jenna. It was in some ways, the longest 9 months of my life, but in many other ways, it went way too fast. I spent a lot of time working and looking towards the future, but also seeing people I knew I wouldn't be spending much more time with. It was a delicate balance, but I think I succeeded in making my senior year the best it could have possibly been.
Graduation and Summer 2008:
Graduating was a really cool experience. I got to wear a Union Jack sash on my graduation gown, my family was able to make it and the ceremony wasn't ridiculously long! And I did graduate, which is also good. I was a little worried...
Probably even more memorable than gradua-ma-wating, however, was my senior art show. Being in the last group meant that I had the show just a few weeks before graduation and towards the end of the school year. So a really crazy-busy-stressful-time! But also a great time, because of being able to look back on the entire senior year. It was a great weekend. My family, grandparents, some extended family and some close family friends were able to attend. They took me out to eat, for drinks, for coffee and were altogether very supportive of me. I was very honored and thankful for such a a nice weekend.
So, senior year is over. Done. Gone. I am now an alumnus of St. Norbert College and possess a bachelor's degree. Scary.
Next Few Posts:
Videos!
Post After That:
NYC, home, then the move to London.
It's been well over a year since my last post, which makes this a very long time coming. But, basically, I'm here to say that as of today, 'London Calling' is officially back. I have returned. I am alive. I am well. And I am back in London.
I figured that this is the best way to keep everyone up to speed on my life and my work. I think there's been a few people out there who've enjoyed reading about my misadventures... so this is for you!
OK, so here's what's happened since May 2007:
Summer 2007:
I may, I finished Junior year at St. Norbert, Jenna comes out to America in what was initially meant to be a 2-3 week trip... But, thanks to our lucky stars, she was able to spend the entire summer with my and my American family. I introduced her to Chipotle, Taco Bell, (you know, all the good stuff) Wendy's, Diary Queen, yep, that's it. Fast food. Well, not really. She did eat some of that, but not all (thankfully). We had a great summer together... I caricatured a lot... like the summer before. County fairs, little parties, etc... and this summer caricaturing was my only form of income. And it went well too. We took a trip to Chicago, went to the pool and saw the Burnies, saw the lakes of Minneapolis, saw Minnehaha falls, did lots. Then, in august, she went back to England and I went back to DePere for my Senior year in college. Oh, and I decided to not shave certain parts of my face all summer long. I could now appear on the set of the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and not need a press pass.
Senior Year (2007-2008):
Senior year was great. Really great. I lived in a s***hole campus party house where my room was not really a room, but a converted porch. It had windows on the walls of my room that shown inside the house, it was actually slanted at a 12 degree angle and was unbearably cold in the winter. So in other words... the best college living experience you can possible have! But if weren't for the people I lived with, it would have been bad. But it really wasn't. I had a great year there.
Aside from accommodation, I also did some work during my senior year.
Much like before, I continued making my own short movies on the side. For less than $100, I made 4 short films during my senior year. The first was called "Campus Safety Action Force". It was a 15-minute action comedy about everyone's favorite on-campus authorities. I wrote the script in the summer of 2007, then shot it in the fall for about 7 weekends with a brand new Canon GL2 video camera bought with my college-bound fund (thanks mom and dad!), some old friends and a bunch of new friends. It was a very stressful experience at times, but definitely paid off. I had a lot of fun, we had a successful screening (about 200 people turned up!) and I made some great friends. In addition to the movie, I had an article in the school newspaper and had T-shirts made to raise money for Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). On top of all that, I entered the movie into the student juried art show and won 2nd place! I wasn't even expecting that they'd include it in the show, but I guess I was wrong. I think a lot of people responded to the film. And that's why I made it. I wanted to connect with the students of SNC. I made it for them.
During my second semester I made 3 additional short films. These were much shorter than CSAF, but much more focused. They represent the first real step in the direction I want to take film. Character driven, interesting stories, use of symbolism, all that real stuff. I pored everything that I had learned into these 3 experiments. They were made within an independent study that I created with a faculty member that I really admire. The first is called "Unlit". I used two actors from the Basic Acting class I was taking to bring to life this little moment that exists within a much bigger story. It's basically just the climax of an argument that reveals little clues about their history together. For what it's worth, I think it was a big success.
The second is called "Vingt Quatre Ans" ("Twenty Four Years"). It's about a young French woman coming to America for the first time. In this 3 minute piece, she is on her to way to meet someone she has been waiting to meet her whole life. With thanks to the very talented French TA, Marie, the film turned out great. Above all other attempts, this has been the film that has really connected with people the most. For that, I am very proud. I hope to make more like this in the future.
The third and final film is called "Dream Tapping". This was another experiment of mine.... this time in political sci-fi. The idea stems from the government having the ability to tap into our phone lines to monitor our phone lines, prevent safety and uphold the greater good. So I took it a step further... what if the government learned how to tap into our minds, into our dreams? So this story takes places a white room, with all white clothing, representing a dream state that the government has created to make people better Americans by preventing terrorist thoughts. The story involves a young girl who was once a prisoner of this system hacking back in to try and bring it down. With the help of a young psychology student, she explains the system to him and they try to destroy it. I used the same actors as Unlit because I thought they worked well together. In the end, I thought they did a wonderful job and I achieved what I had set out to do: experiment with sci-fi. I'm happy with what I came up with and hope you'll enjoy it as well.
Aside from the short films made during my senior year, I also had a lot of fun, did well in school and continued to date Jenna. It was in some ways, the longest 9 months of my life, but in many other ways, it went way too fast. I spent a lot of time working and looking towards the future, but also seeing people I knew I wouldn't be spending much more time with. It was a delicate balance, but I think I succeeded in making my senior year the best it could have possibly been.
Graduation and Summer 2008:
Graduating was a really cool experience. I got to wear a Union Jack sash on my graduation gown, my family was able to make it and the ceremony wasn't ridiculously long! And I did graduate, which is also good. I was a little worried...
Probably even more memorable than gradua-ma-wating, however, was my senior art show. Being in the last group meant that I had the show just a few weeks before graduation and towards the end of the school year. So a really crazy-busy-stressful-time! But also a great time, because of being able to look back on the entire senior year. It was a great weekend. My family, grandparents, some extended family and some close family friends were able to attend. They took me out to eat, for drinks, for coffee and were altogether very supportive of me. I was very honored and thankful for such a a nice weekend.
So, senior year is over. Done. Gone. I am now an alumnus of St. Norbert College and possess a bachelor's degree. Scary.
Next Few Posts:
Videos!
Post After That:
NYC, home, then the move to London.
25 February 2007
First Assignment for New Media
Hey,
Here's a video I made for New Media class as the first assignment. It's the first of three this semester. The last of which will be my 20 minute Film Noir. This one is based on a poem by my friend Graham. So, without further ado, here ya go:
Here's a video I made for New Media class as the first assignment. It's the first of three this semester. The last of which will be my 20 minute Film Noir. This one is based on a poem by my friend Graham. So, without further ado, here ya go:
04 February 2007
03 February 2007
Ok, music time
Ok,
Favorite album of the week/month and year... although from last year... "Through the Windowpane" by Guillemots will knock your bloody socks off. Every song, every single song on this album fits perfectly... it flows and paints a rich tapestry of sound and lyrical depth... woa.
Give it a shot.
Favorite album of the week/month and year... although from last year... "Through the Windowpane" by Guillemots will knock your bloody socks off. Every song, every single song on this album fits perfectly... it flows and paints a rich tapestry of sound and lyrical depth... woa.
Give it a shot.
30 January 2007
Film Noir!
This post is regarding my newest film... a Film Noir! Yeah, crime, mystery, violence, suspense, cheesy diaglogue and humorous characters... It was a blast to write... merely concieved and written in 8 days! not bad... I'd say. But, I was brewing up the idea whilst abroad in the UK. And it's going to be even more of a blast to shoot! (no pun intended) I have all the actors and a place to shoot! I am so far ahead of schedule it scares me... that's not my nature you see...
It's due to be fully edited by April 24th... for my New Media Class... Which I am SOOOO psyched about. I was going to make the film anyway, like I made Bookends last year. But, now that it's an assignment... the stakes are even higher... AND I can work on it in class! I am pretty thrilled. So, if you wanna read it, I can e-mail you a copy... There is no title yet... until then.
It's due to be fully edited by April 24th... for my New Media Class... Which I am SOOOO psyched about. I was going to make the film anyway, like I made Bookends last year. But, now that it's an assignment... the stakes are even higher... AND I can work on it in class! I am pretty thrilled. So, if you wanna read it, I can e-mail you a copy... There is no title yet... until then.
20 January 2007
Jenna
Hey all,
It's been ages, I know. I'm sorry, but the past month has been a very difficult one for me. The biggest reason for that was leaving the UK, but mostly, leaving someone I met there. This is of course, Jenna. Many of you may have probably heard me speak of her or describe some of the things we've done. But, I thought that I would use this post to inform you that my study abroad experience has followed me home to the US. And, for this reason, it may never end.
Last Thursday was our 3 month anniversary... and things haven't been better. Leaving England was the hardest thing I've ever had to do... however, I'm doing much better now and have re-adjusted to the American way of life... well, not really, but I'm getting there. Yeah, wait, yeah... not gonna happen any time soon. Yet, I've never really been that 'American'... whatever that means. This is just something some of my British friends said... But, Jenna and I are great. We work. Simple as that. She feels like my best friend whilst being a girlfriend at the same time... it's perfect. She and I will work.
I know what you're thinking... the Distance! Blimey! Right, so have we... However, it's easy to slag this off and say that it just won't work... but, when have I ever liked things that are easy? Greece... starving on a boat? Easy. Going to a school in England, living with English kids... all on my own...? Easy. Long distance relationship with Jenna? Easy. It'll work. Besides, this will give us a wonderful opportunity to pursue our careers before pursuing others. I can focus on film, make this film... this little Noir I'm brewing up over here... and she can focus on journalism. I'm heading back for 8 days in March. This will be great to see if we can do the distance thing.... Plus, technology is amazing. We've been talking to eachother like the Jetsons with webcams on both computers... they're a slight lag, but we can hear eachother perfectly and it's free! So, basically, in the end, in conclusion, with all things considered, after its all said and done, finally, to conclude, simply put, WE CAN MAKE IT.
Thanks for reading my blog. However, this is NOT the end. This relationship will forever tie me to the wonderful United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. I will be back in March, she's coming the States in May... and I may be back in August.
Until then, this blog will be used to inform you all of SNC... well, wait, maybe not... Ok, ok. Here goes... this blog will be transformed in to a place for my artwork and news on my upcoming film. I really hope that you will still stop in from time to time and see how I'm doing. It really has meant a lot that you have been reading... So thank you very much.
UP next: SKETCHBOOK DUMP! and news of the upcoming FILM!!!!
It's been ages, I know. I'm sorry, but the past month has been a very difficult one for me. The biggest reason for that was leaving the UK, but mostly, leaving someone I met there. This is of course, Jenna. Many of you may have probably heard me speak of her or describe some of the things we've done. But, I thought that I would use this post to inform you that my study abroad experience has followed me home to the US. And, for this reason, it may never end.
Last Thursday was our 3 month anniversary... and things haven't been better. Leaving England was the hardest thing I've ever had to do... however, I'm doing much better now and have re-adjusted to the American way of life... well, not really, but I'm getting there. Yeah, wait, yeah... not gonna happen any time soon. Yet, I've never really been that 'American'... whatever that means. This is just something some of my British friends said... But, Jenna and I are great. We work. Simple as that. She feels like my best friend whilst being a girlfriend at the same time... it's perfect. She and I will work.
I know what you're thinking... the Distance! Blimey! Right, so have we... However, it's easy to slag this off and say that it just won't work... but, when have I ever liked things that are easy? Greece... starving on a boat? Easy. Going to a school in England, living with English kids... all on my own...? Easy. Long distance relationship with Jenna? Easy. It'll work. Besides, this will give us a wonderful opportunity to pursue our careers before pursuing others. I can focus on film, make this film... this little Noir I'm brewing up over here... and she can focus on journalism. I'm heading back for 8 days in March. This will be great to see if we can do the distance thing.... Plus, technology is amazing. We've been talking to eachother like the Jetsons with webcams on both computers... they're a slight lag, but we can hear eachother perfectly and it's free! So, basically, in the end, in conclusion, with all things considered, after its all said and done, finally, to conclude, simply put, WE CAN MAKE IT.
Thanks for reading my blog. However, this is NOT the end. This relationship will forever tie me to the wonderful United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. I will be back in March, she's coming the States in May... and I may be back in August.
Until then, this blog will be used to inform you all of SNC... well, wait, maybe not... Ok, ok. Here goes... this blog will be transformed in to a place for my artwork and news on my upcoming film. I really hope that you will still stop in from time to time and see how I'm doing. It really has meant a lot that you have been reading... So thank you very much.
UP next: SKETCHBOOK DUMP! and news of the upcoming FILM!!!!
31 December 2006
Back in London
Hey,
Just thought I'd let you all know that Christmas went very well at Jenna's house in Trowbridge. Her family was wonderful and made me feel right at home. I missed being at my own home, but it was very relaxing.
I'm now back in London to finish 3 essays... Hurray! So, once I finish those I'll be posting a bit more. Plus, I've aqcuired Macromedia Flash Professional 8 and have watched the training video series... Oh, the things people do over breaks and holidays... but, I've learned it pretty well and can't wait to do a bit of animating! So, watch out for those!
Until then mates... Have a great day :)
Here's an animated ball I've made...
Just thought I'd let you all know that Christmas went very well at Jenna's house in Trowbridge. Her family was wonderful and made me feel right at home. I missed being at my own home, but it was very relaxing.
I'm now back in London to finish 3 essays... Hurray! So, once I finish those I'll be posting a bit more. Plus, I've aqcuired Macromedia Flash Professional 8 and have watched the training video series... Oh, the things people do over breaks and holidays... but, I've learned it pretty well and can't wait to do a bit of animating! So, watch out for those!
Until then mates... Have a great day :)
Here's an animated ball I've made...
16 December 2006
Cool Advert
Hey guys,
check this TV ad out. I saw it a few times in the cinema as a preview and thought it was pretty cool. I especially like the song. Check it out:
check this TV ad out. I saw it a few times in the cinema as a preview and thought it was pretty cool. I especially like the song. Check it out:
13 December 2006
More Sketches!
Brendan Benson:
House of Lords: (The Young Knives)
Robert Smith:
Alex Turner:
Carl Barât: (Libertines)
David Bowie:
Dave Groll:
Karen O: (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
Mick Jagger:
House of Lords: (The Young Knives)
Robert Smith:
Alex Turner:
Carl Barât: (Libertines)
David Bowie:
Dave Groll:
Karen O: (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
Mick Jagger:
04 December 2006
Paris
Bonjour Mes Amis!
So this weekend, Jenna and I traveled to "La Ville D'Amoure" of Paris France. We arrived by way of the glorious "Eurostar" train on Friday evening to "Gare du Nord" train station... which is within the Metro system, so that made it easy for us to carry on our journey. We had no plans, just to see the city... So we did.... and it was the smoothest, easiest, best and most exciting trip I've made thus far! I definitely saved the best for last... that's for sure. It also pays to travel in good company. We saw the sights (The Sacre Couer, The Louvre, The Champs Elysees, L'Arc De Triumph, The Effiel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, The Moulin Rouge, cafes, restaurants, the people and the character)... It was a fully-loaded trip.
Now onto the interesting stuff... The scary stuff... Well, this one wasn't scary, it was just annoying. So, saturday morning, we were on a Paris high, we had just seen the Sacre Couer in Montmartre... cuz it was right next to our Hostel! We saw the church, walked down the steps and slopes in front of it, leading to the city... glorious view. Walking along, looking at the beautiful sights... apparently, we weren't watching where we were going... because the next thing I realized, I was the posession of a 6'7" Peddler with snaggle teeth that looked very much like Jaffar's hagged old-man alias who leads Aladdin to the Cave of Destiny in the Disney Classic. With his arms on my shoulders and a colorful string around my first finger, I was owned. And so it began... I was gifted with a view of eternal damnation. I saw through his lies. I through his bloody Hukana Matata Lies!!!! 2 minutes and 5 Euros later, I had a crappy friendship bracelet on my right wrist, forever reflecting my neglegence and obsessive infatuation with white churches...
Another highlight was seeing a street-performer with his spectical and guitar-clad marionette dance and lip-sync along with Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name Of" on the Bridge just North of Notre Dame...
It was a fantastic and exciting experience. I loved the city and the people. It was the first time that it actually felt like a European city. There was hardly a trace of Americanization... which was a breathe of fresh air... But, they have their own chains... of course... Oh, and I finally got to use the 4 1/2 years of French Education... that was actually really neat. Well, thanks for reading. Bon journée!
Nick
So this weekend, Jenna and I traveled to "La Ville D'Amoure" of Paris France. We arrived by way of the glorious "Eurostar" train on Friday evening to "Gare du Nord" train station... which is within the Metro system, so that made it easy for us to carry on our journey. We had no plans, just to see the city... So we did.... and it was the smoothest, easiest, best and most exciting trip I've made thus far! I definitely saved the best for last... that's for sure. It also pays to travel in good company. We saw the sights (The Sacre Couer, The Louvre, The Champs Elysees, L'Arc De Triumph, The Effiel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, The Moulin Rouge, cafes, restaurants, the people and the character)... It was a fully-loaded trip.
Now onto the interesting stuff... The scary stuff... Well, this one wasn't scary, it was just annoying. So, saturday morning, we were on a Paris high, we had just seen the Sacre Couer in Montmartre... cuz it was right next to our Hostel! We saw the church, walked down the steps and slopes in front of it, leading to the city... glorious view. Walking along, looking at the beautiful sights... apparently, we weren't watching where we were going... because the next thing I realized, I was the posession of a 6'7" Peddler with snaggle teeth that looked very much like Jaffar's hagged old-man alias who leads Aladdin to the Cave of Destiny in the Disney Classic. With his arms on my shoulders and a colorful string around my first finger, I was owned. And so it began... I was gifted with a view of eternal damnation. I saw through his lies. I through his bloody Hukana Matata Lies!!!! 2 minutes and 5 Euros later, I had a crappy friendship bracelet on my right wrist, forever reflecting my neglegence and obsessive infatuation with white churches...
Another highlight was seeing a street-performer with his spectical and guitar-clad marionette dance and lip-sync along with Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name Of" on the Bridge just North of Notre Dame...
It was a fantastic and exciting experience. I loved the city and the people. It was the first time that it actually felt like a European city. There was hardly a trace of Americanization... which was a breathe of fresh air... But, they have their own chains... of course... Oh, and I finally got to use the 4 1/2 years of French Education... that was actually really neat. Well, thanks for reading. Bon journée!
Nick
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