Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Europe Part 2

It was long time coming, but without further ado, here is my second half of my trip to Europe.
This was yummy pizza that we ate. It was huge. I got eggplant in mine.
Beautiful Venice!!

My mom and I on Piazza San Marco.


We went to Murano looking for glass blowers and we couldn't find any. But we found a kind shop-keeper who allowed us to go out back and see the masters at work. It was a great experience and I learned alot about a unique art.


This was my favorite island Burano. It is where the lace-makers dwell. It was so picturesque with laundry hanging and bright, multi-colored houses.


Sunset in Venice.

On the grand canal.


Gelato everywhere. I was in love.


The Rialto Bridge and me. At dinner this Italian man harassed us until we bought a rose from him. Scott bought one for all of the girls.

View on the Grand canal .

On the waterfront.

Venice. I felt like I was just walking around in a dream. It is one of the most beautiful places I have been to. It is so romantic, and charming. I loved traveling everywhere by boat. They have a whole system there very similar to our bus system but instead one travels by boat. I loved eating gelato and hot chocolate as thick as pudding. I loved the art of the architecture and the bright pink buildings. I loved the girls on the water bus who were laughing at me because I kept dozing off on the long boat ride. I don't think they knew that they lived in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Maybe they did. I loved people watching on the public transportation. It is the same as here but a little different. I blushed when I caught a strangers eye, just like I do here. I loved the constant sound of water lapping against the stone of the buildings. I loved the old buildings: churches dedicated to saints to stop the black-death, palaces for the powerful rulers of Venice, the towers with the triangle tops. I loved the way light danced on the canal water at night. Venice.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Beatles Rock Band

So I love the beatles. They make great music.



And I love Rock Band. The joys of pretending you are in a band.

And I love French people. They eat snails.

But. Do you know what I love most!??!?

The combination of all three. Awhile back I went over to my friend Jeremy's house. Jeremy is from France. He also happens to own Beatles Rock Band. Lucia (my roomate), Jeremy and I pretended we were in a band. It was hard core. Lucia and I switched off playing the guitar and the drums and Jeremy was our lead singer. You have not lived until you hear all of the Beatles songs in a French accent.

"Let's come togezer right now, ovair meee."

Words cannot describe my delight in hearing this new take on my old favorites. If you have friends from France, make them play Beatles Rock Band. It will be an experience you will not soon forget.

-Jess

Graduate School!!

I just wanted to annouce that I am going to be in the graduating class of 2013 for the University of Utah's Occupational Therapy Program!! I am really excited for this next phase of my education! More information about the program and what exactly occupational therapy is to come. . .