4-10-07:

Just a couple of guys who were breakdancing in the street. But you don't really see street-performers around her much anymore.

4-6-07:

Yet another first Friday. This gallery that we visited was better than it had ever been. The man had done watercolors of photographs depicting his life in Knoxville. He clearly rode the bus often and lived in the student housing by our school. He had lots of interesting archtectural elements and projector that slid words all around the room. I enjoyed it very very much.

4-3-07:

Day two of painting the rock! The actual "art" was added and I think it looks decent. It is no Donatello. But it is indeed cheerful and it celebrates diversity as planned. I enjoyed when everyone took off their shoes and people played guitar. It was just a lovely day and a good time to do this.

4-2-07:

Our school has an official giant rock. Anybody may paint it with anything they want upon signing up for the rock. Today the GSA took their first trip outside to paint the rock with images to promote tolerance and celebrate diversity. All we did today was paint the rock white. And Emily and Karen got on top of the rock and painted a giant pink triangle. You see, the top of the rock is the only place where we can place things related to being gay. Since nobody will see it.

4-1-07:

Gracia is gone now. Gooooodbyyeeee, Gracia.

3-31-07:

Science Olympiad state competition day. They won, of course. I got to see old friends including the little kid pictured here. This is not a stunning photograph. But he is painfully cute. He is also very sarcastic and does not wear underwear with his pajamas.

3-30-07:

The next few entries aren't accurate as far as dates go. However, Gracia came in today. Hardly ever see this woman so it was quite pleasurable. We played legos. And ate pizza. And "made memories". Yeeeessss.

3-23-07

And after today it all goes back to how it was. Heres to life being meaningless. And to how beautiful it is.

3-22-07:

I really just can't believe it! Structures like this are just in the middle of streets and locals hardly even notice. Everything here is a sight. Even just the street signs and shop windows. It is all so surreal and unlike anything here. Also. The most beautiful thing that I saw here was an old man in a red toboggan feeding pigeons that I didn't even know were in Italy. He smiled at me. I think it was refreshing to see a local actually stop and appriceate their town. I don't really know how. But it was the most beautiful think that I'd ever seen in my life, actually. It's a shame that you can't see the photograph on here.

3-21-07:

Today is the day that I actually learned to fully appriceate sculpture. Prior to today I couldn't tell you which bust was beautiful and which was okay. Now I do believe that Donatello is my favorite artist.

3-20-07:

There is so much diversity here in nearly everything. But most notably in the people. Americans and Italians are minorities here! Most all walls are covered in graffiti but the languages are of all sorts. I enjoy sitting on the plaza stairs and just watching people walk by.

3-19-07:

We continue to see beautiful art and I continue to be most taken by the city itself. I wish that I was not too lazy to photograph the photos I had developed. There are several beautiful shots that really capture all of the open-air markets we visited today. I really can't explain what this city is making me feel. It is simply wonderful.

3-18-07:

Of course I knew that Italy would be beautiful and of course I knew that I would love it. But I love it even more than I knew possible. It is beautiful. It is full of character. It's an ancient city but it isn't behind velvet ropes. It's as real as can be. Poverty and wealth are juxtaposed on every street corner. The shops in my picture? They're attached to the bridge by sticks. They are filled with the most expensive jewelry for sale.

3-15-07:

I am off to Italy. Have a good week.

3-14-07:

I made new friends with an old friend today. It was quite exceptional.

3-13-07:

Puppet show presentation due tomorrow. Too busy thinking about life. The picture is for my powerpoint. I don't know. Too much work. Too much confusion. I can't wait for spring break. I'm going to Italy. I'll post daily pictures from there when I get back, of course. I may just hold off on any pictures until then. Judging by the last three entries - I'm not much up for this.

3-12-07:

Hahaha.

2-6-07:

So obviously I like walking. But I have been taking very short walks because I'm nervous and I know that my mother probably wouldn't approve of me going out alone. But I have at last gotten brave enough. I walked a long way today. I walked for two hours. I felt good and fresh and I listened to Matty Pop Chart the whole time. I also got a smoothie and looked at tadpoles. I think I'll do this on Mondays and Fridays. Academic team will have to wait. I wish Carrie would stop asking me why I don't just quit academic team. I loove academic team! I just also happen to like other things to and I have to prioritize.

2-6-07:

I reallyreally like both of these people. But for reasons that I am not rude enough to say. However, they are veryvery nice. Especially Andrew in the brown. He may be the nicest person that I know. Today there was a long curling stratgy planning session with games and videos. I played Tac-Tic-Tee. I played a magnetic curling game. And a styrofoam one. It was goood. Except for the chips that I thought were doritos and turned out to be peach flavored. Can you believe that?! Peach!

2-5-07:

Normally I would curl on Sundays. That's why I've never gotten photos - too busy playing! But tonight was my team's night off but I expected to substitute for someone..Didn't happen. So I cheered on games and took photos. I also practiced for about an hour. Ohhhhh the practice. This is the most I've hurt from curling in a long time and I didn't even play. But hopefully I improved my game. I've been curling for years and I did such complex things that I kept falling over!