The rest of it

FRIDAY
wake up happy and refreshed
hopped on the metro
crossed La Loire
off at Pirmil
followed yellow Pieton signs
little hiking man with walking stick on map
followed La Serve Nantaise
A BEAUTIFUL four hour walk along a small and peaceful river
tree lined path
small country houses
pastures of cows and horses
wind blowing petals from the trees
other old people
walk, run, bike
dogs too
to a damn
then return
my ipod powering the way back
knowing that tonight will be real

back at hotel
i rejuvinate
and wait

I knew it was good when I saw you smile getting off the metro. I love your familiar laugh.
I was the happiest being with friends again.
Trying to puts words to how fantastic Animal Collective was at L'Olmpic
I danced and celebrated
I took pictures because i wanted to hold onto each moment forever
my video is lame compared to the live experience
I could have rocked forever
Well worth the wait, the travel, and the expense
After the music was finished
We continued the high in the hotel
Complete with spaghetti feast served on plates on the floor
Carefree conversation carried us into a slumber

SATURDAY
said goodbye
hopefully see you soon
NIGHT TRAIN BACK TO CANNNES
switch in PARIS
i knew i would be back to the city
even though it was only for an hour
the bus ride to the other train station took me right by my hostel from last weekend, i wanted to stay
got to the austerlitz station, but then couldn't find the platform
definitely ran around like a crazy person to find it
im glad i did
listened to outside lands as i left paris
fell in and out of sleep to ratatat
definitely not a comfortable ride
and it smelled like barf
i got back to my dorm today at 9:00 am.
its sunny out.

tomorrow i go to class.

A form of Procrastination Apparently

TODAY
I woke up knowing I could do anything I wanted to.
I got ready and eventually left to explore.
I found the École des Beaux Arts, after asking for directions. However when I got their I found the place to be a bit disapointing. It was kinda scary to be there by myself. Something about the all the Baroque art just freaked me out. And the building was scary, the rooms were huge and the ceilings were tree times as high as they had to be in every room. I did see a self portrait of Poussin, who I just started studying in art history class.
After I left I walked to the Eglise Ste Croix and ate some raisins and nuts. Then I went to the Cháteau des ducs de Bratgne and the Duchese Anne Cháteau. I had never really been to a real castle before. It felt like spring. Flowers were blooming on trees around the castle moat, ducks were swimming, and there were Italien Teenagers in love. It was happy. Then I went to La Lieu Unique, it was just an expensive store, so I left.
I recieved an email about senior thesis proposal deadlines... It was a good reminder, that I know I need to take seriously.
I took a short 20 minute nap in my aweseme bed and then went to the OBSERVATORY. It was small. I convinced the lady at the front desk to let me in as a student. I went to the "Spectacle" which showed the constalations and planets. There were only 4 people there. Myself, a small boy, and his grandpa and grandma. Oh and the operator, he had long hair, and talked really fast french, I didn't understand a word. While I was staring at the stars the grandpa fell asleep and then the boy woke him up by jumping next to him and he yelled in french awake. That was the most exciting thing about the planetarium. Oh and the ticket stub had a picture of Neil Armstrong and the American Flag on it. America's cool.
On my way back to the hostel I bought a bagette and then back in my kitchenette I made Spaghetti with some sauce and noodles I had brought. It was delicious. Unfortunately I fell asleep early cause I was really comfortable. So now I'm awake again. I told myself I didn't want to sleep until I had written my script. So now that I'm awake, I have the time. I have an idea. So I should see if I can comit to something.
CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!

Consensus: ham and cheese is lame

For those of you who wake up every morning checking their computers to see what I have posted, you are in luck. Currently I have much to discuss and the time to tell it.

I'll start with the now. I'm rockin to the Kings of Leon, drinking a Desperado, eating un abricot caton (sans conservateur o colorant) in my FANTASTIC HOSTEL ROOM. I have a room for four, but I'm the only one here until Friday. Its huge!!! in a quiet location, the reception understands my franglish, nice hardwood, ample lighting, its very comfortable. Pictures when I get back to Cannes, I promise.

6:40 am
wake up before my alarm goes off
i distantly hear peacebone in my mind
i cant wait
but
the after effects of celebrating st. patricks day are preventing much efficiency in these early hours
scribble map of where hostel is in notebook before leaving my room
"I'll find it when I get there"
good thing i stole a rasperry tart from the cafeteria
sitting across from a skinny man who could not stop rubbing his nose and mustache

it was a long train ride.

"I could be productive currently, but I'm just enjoying th(my h key sticks. its annoying)e ride, dozing off, thinking, not speaking. I am going somewhere, which is exactly wat I want to do right now---- this could be a mistake because technically I should be in class-- maybe this will be the mistake I need. It's good to be away from Cannes, especially after seeing Paris - I want to see everwere. When I get back I will have 5 days of hard work and most importantly improvement before I go to the farm."

I brought some nuts and raisins with me for the train ride- it reminds me of Sasquatch.

NANTES
its like PORTLAND, but in FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I arrived in the city safely. I walked to the metro, soaking in the skyline over the river, green trees, skater kids, bikes everywhere- wait where am I???
The street signs here are on buildings and walls. Power and telephone lines are attached to buildings. no poles.

Then I got really lost. It was getting dark. I was walking around- my rusack became increasingly more heavy to lug around the city. It turned out this morning when I scribbled my map, well my homemade map was completely incorrect, and I found a differently building that looking like an abandoned apartment building with the same address as the hostel. After some dispair I walked in a circle to find a fancy building with a neon sign. oh there it is.

I have a million ideas of what I want to do these next two days before I see Animal Collective. Currently I'm just extremely happy to be in my safe big room with wifi listening to music.

LOVE from my new favorite city- am I allowed to change my mind so quickly?

Paris

only 16 €
for a beer?
no a bear.
it was purple.

All I want right now is a picture of me and the Eiffel Tower.

have to wait for the musée Pompidou, je mange un banane sucre.

Friday, not superstitious
2 Friday the 13'ths since I've been in France
Vic's Blue Shoes

NAPOLEAN

Patent Leather shoes
white kness socks
pleated skirt

Escaloters build anticipation
Edgar Dregas

Les Dindons 1887
made me cry
light from the sky a field with tukeys

La Bançoite
I want her dress

Diamond leaves
Nature Morte du roses et anémons

What if we just double backed just to see things oppisitely

Ok now for something that might make more sense:

Paris is my new favorite city of the WORLD. I haven't told Portland yet.

I have to go back, maybe not anytime soon, I'm pretty tired, but now I know at least.

THURSDAY: fly to Paris, bus tour, meet vic, dinner at iguana, Scarlette O'Hara, my new favorite drink, Mecanique Ordulatoire, 70s/80s Margaritas, CJ, other Americans, Teach Beer Pong, Old Habits Die Hard, Epic walk of greatness.

FRIDAY: Roll out of bed, Continental Breakfast, Pompidou Modern Art, Get confused, Orsay, understand, Louvre, enjoy the beauty, new black dress and killer heels, dinner stea tartar, Le Lido Cabaret show, out to many places, talking, dancing, don't sleep.

SATURDAY: Easy to wake up, continental breakfast, Opera Garnier, I wish I lived back then, meet ELIZABETH!!!!!!! familiar happiness. travel to restart, musical communication, oranges, crepes, walking past colum bastille, café, notre dame, chocolate millkshakes, meet another Jennifer, Italien Corridor, Fondue, Confusion and mistakes, Locked building, restlessness.

SUNDAY: You should leave, breakfast, boat tour, Eifel Tower, dont go up, calzones, dont be late, airport, mechanical failure, delayed, dinner back at Cannes.

These lists I wrote to get my memory going of the events and places and people. My mind is still stuck in the feeling of Paris, that I will not forget. I loved being a foreigner there, asking people for help, acting like an idiot, wandering on my own, mastering the metro, trying new food, needing coffee, experiencing ART EVERYWHERE. fun and action everywhere. If only I spoke French better.

Tomorrow I'm leaving for Nantes. A new journey awaits.

cell phone

I BOUGHT A CELL PHONE!

06.21.62.19.98

Mostly because I'm traveling many places outside of Cannes and the need to communicate with others has increased. I also have been generiously blessed with a finacial gift and therefore am able to breath and sleep much better at night.

I haven't had a cell phone since the middle of January. Having that power of telecommunication is fantastic. I feel much more at easy and safer.

Money shouldn't be a reason not to do something.

I leave to Paris in the morning. I should sleep now, more to come.

Thanks to those who understand.

Love, Jennifer

Je marche

Aujourd'hui est important

Je vais á ma classe français le matin. Après déjeuner Je suis inquiet. Je parle avec mon amie fantastique et je comprends que les gens sont le plus important dans la vie. Il est nécessaire pour les amis de nous aider mutuellement. Après je joli sourire, je me sens mieux.

Dans après-midi, je marche au bord de la mer. Je marche á La Palais des Festival . La Palais a un événement avec beaucoup de sécurité. Je marche á vers le centre de la ville. Maintenant Je vois ensiegnes des La Festival partout: les murales, les statues, les plaques de rue, des cafés spéciaux, des souvenirs, et d'autres memorablia. Je regarde la ville et de penser comme un optimiste. Je suis content á Cannes. J'ai attendu d'être ici. Maintenant, je suis ici.

And yes, it was also rainy today.

Because music is sometimes a better communicator than words, here is the playlist i mentally willed my ipod to play on shuffle while I was on my walk.

• Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
• Les jeunes pousses, Francoiz Breut
• Heads Will Roll, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Instead, Ola Podrida
• Fireworks, Animal Collective
• Till I Get My Way, The Black Keys
• Yoshimi battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1, The Flaming Lips
• Around the World, Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Maps, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Jigsaw Falling Into Place, Radiohead

Spring Break

L'Herberie du Saleve
Françoise BEYTRISON Department: Haute-Savoie
807, route du Saleve
74560
Monnetier-Mornex

Travel: Peut aller chercher à la gare d'Annemasse (3 Km)
Description:
We grow organically 40 different kinds of herbs in our 3000 m2 garden. Our house is located in Mornex, a small village close to Geneva and Annemasse. Our herbs are dried to make teas and herbs for cooking. We also grow vegetables for our family. If you want to learn a lot about herbal teas, if you are green fingered, then come and join us. French and English spoken. Nous cultivons environs 40 espèces de plantes aromatiques et médicinales biologiques dans notre jardin de 3000 m2. Notre exploitation se trouve dans le petit village de Mornex, avec une très velle vue sur les Alpes, à 5 km de Genève et 3 km d'Annemasse. Nos plantes sont séchées sur place pour être tranformées en tisanes et plantes aromatiques pour la cuisine. La récolte est faite à la main. Nous avons aussi un potager familial. Si vous voulez tout savoir sur la menthe, la camomille, la verveine et bien d'autres encore, si vous aimez le jardinage, venez nous rejoindre ! Français et anglais parlés.

I'm going to work on this farm during spring break. We work from 8:30-12:30 eat lunch and then we can do whatever we want to- like rock Geneva or climb mountains. The owners are welcoming and eager to have us. I still have four weeks to wait and prepare. And before then im going to Paris and to Nantes. In more recent news I have a test tomorrow, it's our first one. I have to do well, I will, I've been crazy studying, today at least. :)

About learning French.
French is fun
French is fantastic
or whatever other F
you prefer
Learning French
Just accept it
Just like aliens.....

I'm from Portland, not Poland.

Art uses a pattern or code to show change, when the eye finds a new focus.

This week I made a perfume at the perfume capital of the world in Grasse. I call it le fluere jaune. I also went to the Picasso Museum in Antibes.

Pay Hommage.

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