Paris-Borden

My room when it's pretty.

Junior Review

I had a junior review, so that my panel of visual arts faculty could go over my work and decide whether or not I can continue to study visual arts. I passed, thankfully, and here are some pictures of my set up.

Arc Final

Here are images of my final project from architecture last term. I have a plan too but I don't have pictures of it.

Cosmetology

I'm changing my major from Wii Bowling to Nail Decoration.


Create your own: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t03355GXorI

More inspiration: http://www.wah-magazine.com/blogs/index.php?/blog_wahnails/

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Yesterday we went to the Coliseum, and drew for a while. I ate lunch with Donald, Dan, Emily, and Lambros, which was nice, especially because the weather was so nice. We also saw a statue of Moses by Michelangelo in St. Peter in Chains. It was alright, but now I can only compare sculptures to those of Bernini. We walked home (my knees are feeling a little better) and then we had drawing class on the roof of the convent. We started our final project, which was to design a church in the Baroque style. I didn't really finish mine because we weren't given enough time (the project started out as a joke). I am currently waiting my turn for a critique.

Today we went to the house of a Prinicipessa (by marriage), which has been in her husband's family for centuries. they are currently doing restoration, but it was still interesting, and there was a Caravaggio painting on one of the ceilings. Tomorrow is Emily's birthday, so we are going out to a little restaurant to celebrate. I am leaving at 4 in the morning and have an anxious feeling. I guess I don't really want to go back to school, but it's happening whether I want it to or not.

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

So much for writing everyday. And to be real I am only writing now because I am waiting for the bathtub. I am just so tired when I finally have time that all I can do is lounge around and then fall asleep.

The hospital was okay, the doctor prescribed me some "killer pains". I told him I already had some of those and I'd like some pain killers.

Friday we went to Villa Borghese which was unreal. Bernini's sculptures have definitely been my favorite thing in Rome. They are so beautiful any picture does not do them justice. My favorite was the "Rape of Persephone". My favorite Caravaggio painting was the one of the sickly Bacchus, and I also liked Titian's "A Sacred and Profane Love". We also went to Villa Giulia which was not terribly interesting to me, and my knees were killing me.

Saturday Emily and I ate lunch in the Jewish Quarter. I got mussels and fried artichoke as an appetizer. I also talked for a little bit with this French couple sitting next to us. They were surprised when I started speaking French to them.

Sunday we went to the Spanish Steps because I saw these really cute shoes on sale. We took a bus there, and then I had to walk down all of the steps (an ordeal because I can only walk down one at a time). When we got there, the shoes were no longer there so we went back to the convent. We spent most of the weekend walking around and relaxing.

Yesterday we went to the ruins of the Caracalla Baths. It was a nice day and we spend a few hours drawing there. Drawing is still frustrating, but I am trying hard just to do what I can. We also went to San Giovanni and San Clementino (so tiny!).

Today we went to the crypt of this church that was completely decorated with human bones. It was kind of creepy but sooooo weird and awesome. Of course you're not allowed to take pictures of it (likewise with all of the REALLY cool things)

Also last night we went out to get Indian food, which was delicious (I've never really like Indian food before).

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Sunday was beautiful, although we didn't do much but walk around, because most stuff was closed. When we first left we ran into the police force's marching band. I love marching bands; it made me think of Mardi Gras. Mitch Landrieu just won the mayoral election in New Orleans and THE SAINTS WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!!! I wanted to watch it but was too tired to stay up until 2 to see just the beginning.

There was some sort of children's carnival going on and all of the little kids were dressed up in costumes and throwing confetti at each other.

Monday we went to Tivoli to see Hadrian's Villa. It was pretty amazing and was a beautiful day. I like to imagine what it must have been like when it was in full glory. I think my drawing is getting a little better, if only slightly.


Yesterday we we went to:

- Tempietto (saw the "Flagellation" and some cool mosaics
- St Peter's (a little disappointing overall but I did like the Pieta by Michelangelo)

Today we went to Piazza di Spagna. There were some Caravaggio paintings there that were very beautiful including "The Crucification of St. Peter" and the one about Saul

I should say also that I can barely walk right now because both of my knees are shot. I have no idea what is going on, all I know is that it is incredibily painful. I'm going to the American hospital in Rome. Emily is going with me. I could take a few buses, but I might just get a cab because it is easier.