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Today's seen in Paris. Ha-ha. Completed the 15 photo essay. Does that make sense at all? Jerica supposedly was to arrive today but it's been hell trying to get in touch with her. I'm trying not to worry. I didn't know all too much on her flight status. I don't know if she had one stop or two stops. Well, I tried nearly everything to get in touch with her. I went to the airport and roamed around for awhile in search of her. I saw a bunch of asians but none of them were her, she's not even asian. 

I'm starting to hate my blog because I can't write shit. 

Only a day left of class. Wow. Only one more day in Paris. But I'm not fretting. I'm feeling good about traveling some more. 

And Jerica just contacted me via email. No more worries! I'm glad she's here. Someone familiar, and atleast someone from back home to share the exhibition experience with. 

Time for bed.

The world according to no one...

I saw the Effiel Tower today. It didn't amaze me at all. What it did do was make my palms sweat and put a fear inside me that I only get when I look at tall ass structures. I asked myself a couple times what's going on with me because I've hardly been moved by anything, nothing has put me in a awe struck mode. The only place that did so was The Palace of Verseilles. Also the photography exhibitions I've come across last week. What I can't believe is how fast the time has flew. I can't believe how I've been here more than a week already. I've sulked in the city, and at one point just wanted to be out of it which is why I took a train away from the city over the weekend just for a few hours. But I must admit that I really do love my time here. It's been a good experience thus far with the class, the city, the people, everything. I'm thankful that we live our class out in the streets of Paris. Although sometimes one finds his/herself tired to the brim, it's better than sitting in a classroom all day long. I don't have all too much to say about the city today. 

Oh! I saw Valentino's Exhibit at the Les Arts Descoratifs. Those dresses are so out there, and some not but they are all amazing. It's really great to be able to go museums and see such amazing subjects whether it be clothing, photographs, sculpture, paintings and everything else! It's all great. 

Yesterday was Bastille day. It was exciting to go out into the area of the parade and snap away. It was also nice to see the transit system clear of madness but ofcourse today it went back to normalcy. 

That's all.

Sincerely,

Jane

Act like a Parisian, Walk like a Parisian...

Today has yet been another eventful Parisian day. Class was enjoyable. We went shooting in the morning in the Champs-Eylsees. Although I must admit during my shooting time I went and gort myself lost inside Louis Vuitton. I don't know why I went in there. I suppose I just wanted to see what it was like. It was gigantic! I needed a hairbrush so I ended up in huge Sephora. Only I came out with more than a hairbrush. Had a decent lunch at a cafe ate at once before. After lunch we went to the Maison Europeenne De La Photographie Ville De Paris. They had some amazing exhibitions. I saw the works of Anne Leibowitz. Her photographs really inspire me in the portraiture aspect. I especially enjoyed the personal photographs of her family. Also saw work by a lady named Sophie Elbaz. I've never hear of her or seen her work until today. I was impressed indeed. The photographs of hers are haunting more than anything because they revolve around war. It's amazing. After class ended, did a little Paris shopping. They have a store here called American Vintage which pretty much doesn't exist in America whatsoever. I found it odd to have it obtain such name when it doesn't exist there. They have really great clothes though. A bit pricey but I think worthy. I bought some really nice jean shorts there, and a dress. Everything around here is 50% , some places even 70% off. So, it's been really great shopping around here. Today was the first day I really allowed myself to buy anything not concerning school. I also bought a pair of black cowboy looking boots. Good find, good deal. 

The evening continued with an outing to the Louvre, free entry! I hardly browsed so I cannot say so much about it. I was there mainly to photograph people while a schoolmate was there to sketch. We didn't stay at all too long. After that adventure we went to the Latin Quarter with another schoolmate, had a 9.50 euro dinner. It was roasted chicken with frites. How simple huh? It's really good though! It was a great way to end the evening. Especially after the kind of week I've had or anyone's had. That's all I've got to say about today.. 

Oh! The weather is so unpredictable here! I suppose I should just carry my umbrella around 24/7 since it likes to rain out of the blue. 

Sincerely, 

Janele

Paris, France

So, it is now day five of being here, going on six. It's been a fun, exhausting, thrilling time. I really like it here despite the times I dread being on these grounds when my feet can't take it anymore. All I can do is express negative thoughts when thy feet aren't stable. It's not so much hard work but it is a challenge trying to get past the fear of taking photographs of strangers. You can easily take a photograph of anyone but you have to create some sort of intimacy with the stranger to make the photograph pop or else it feels like it is nothing. Other than the photography class, it's been all good, besides my every now  and then complaints. All I really complain about is the trains, the walking, the jet lag. The jet lag is making it's way out. I'm starting to feel a bit more alive. Tonight was really great. Ate at french bistro I forgot the name to. I had grilled chicken which was great. 

I saw the Effiel Tower closer than I've been seeing it. It was all lit up blue. We got called assholes in french, although we did nothing wrong. So far i've visited many parts of Paris. So many parts I cannot recall all the names, especially since they are in french. I've seen the Lourve but have yet to step inside it, there is hardly time during the weekdays. I've seen the Nortre Dame, haven't stepped inside that either. I saw a Richard Avedon exhibit two days ago which was great. Today we had a presentation by a well known, famous printer for photographers. The way he prints, he makes the photos come alive. We saw comparisons of what it was before and what it became after what he did. It was really great. 

It is now 1:26 am. I shall get some rest.