To start off August I went here: And I came out here! One of my best roomies/friends/inspirations was there with me And so were lots of my family members! (Burgins pictured here) A week later I was doing this: With my wonderful family watching (Grandparents Price not pictured) Feeling this way: My amazing parents! I’m so glad they came out to mark these two major milestones of life with me. August was a pretty great month for me!
I am a lover and have not found my thing to love. Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941)
Suffice it to say, this was a less than pleasant day. I hate stress. And uncertainty. Thankfully, I got a tiny answer resolved and feel peaceful about that, but I wasn’t particularly happy afterwards, as it leaves me swimming in uncertainty about many many other things. However, a crazy thing happened… I got a bazillion texts from various friends asking about me. I usually only get a few texts, and that’s on a busy day! So to those who thought of me when I really needed happy thoughts: Thank You! I surely needed those extra thoughts and it was so helpful to talk to you and think about something besides myself. Also, a special shout out goes to Amy, who helped me find some art resources last semester. I stumbled upon a an art blog today and thought I’d share with her and all the other art lovers out there! Read more…
I am in the midst of figuring out my future. No pressure, right? My formal educational pursuits are at an end, at least for several years. My time at BYU is drawing rapidly to a close. I am definitely ready for some change at this point. I’ve been in Provo for 7 years; like Jaocb, I didn’t exactly get the Rachel I was hoping for. Let’s hope it doesn’t take 7 more years to get my true love!! I have enjoyed my time here and have a LOT to show for it, but I do want to try something new. As I search for jobs, I’m increasingly drawn to two very different locations: Salt Lake City, UT and Washington D.C. Salt Lake City: good weather, lots of family around, nieces and nephews to play with, lots of singles, lots of hiking/camping possibilities, lots of friends still in the state. Still Read more…
Approx. 8 pm, Sunday July 10th. Thus begins the 13 hr saga of Pamplona and the Running of the Bulls. Approx. 9:15 pm. 12 hours left in Pamplona. Approx. 9:50 pm. This is our reaction to the news that we still have 11 hours until the bus comes back. About 10:15 pm. Looking at food is always a good distraction. About 11 pm. Fireworks show begins. About 11:30 pm. Fireworks show wraps up. Very impressive finale! Shortly after midnight, now July 11th (Monday). 12:15 am. Much partying and dancing in the plaza. About 12:20 am. Feeling not so bad about Pamplona! It got more enjoyable as we walked along the running route and saw these people dancing in the square. After all, we are in Pamplona at the Running of the Bulls! The whole night couldn’t be a complete loss/countdown. 12:30 am. At the bull pens. This is one of the Read more…
Remember when I went to Paris? Well, I sure do! I went to the Musee de Orsay and saw original paintings by some of my favorite Impressionist painters: Renoir, Manet, Monet, and Degas. I believe I also saw a Cassatt painting there as well. I would have liked to see more of her work, but she is apparently less-famous, or at least has her main collections housed at other museums. One thing I love about Degas’ paintings is that he paints two of my absolutely favorite things: dancers and horses! I particularly like his depictions of dancers. He frequently uses pastels, which create a sense of immediacy and ephemerality. He also depicts dancers in uncommon angles and views, showing them as working girls, not just the fairy-beings they create on stage. His art shows the reality behind the facade. So when I actually saw his paintings for myself, in real Read more…
What is a woman? I assure you, I do not know…I do not believe that anybody can know until she has expressed herself in all the arts and professions open to human skill. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) I like this quote today. This week I’ve been performing at the Springville World Folk Festival. It has been so much fun, even if I did learn the dances the morning before our first show! Dancing is something that defines me, in a way. It has almost always been a part of my life, generally a very big part of it. I’ve danced and performed for over 20 years! Tonight, though, I was reminded that even though I have so much experience in dance, I’m more of a jack-of-all-trades, rather than a specialist in one form. We have an amazing ballerina in our group and she is honestly the embodiment of my childhood dreams! I Read more…
Well, I hope someone is enjoying these pictures, because here come more! After Paris, we drove down to Saintes, in the Bordeaux region, for our first festival. Jam session with Venezuela, Canary Islands, and Mexico Amanda and I with Eva, from Venezuela. She was very friendly! Amanda and I with Eva and the group from India. They had a guy doing some nifty magic tricks, which was fun! This first day at the festival was really great for visiting with the other countries. With my friends from Venezuela. So we had a lot of down time at this festival… a lot! This day, rather than wander through the city, Amy and I decided to stay at the school where we ate lunch and just talk and read and nap. This was my view from the ground… quite lovely! This is Amy and I resting. We had a really great conversation Read more…