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Where To End A Film:The Problem With Edge of Tomorrow

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Joanne

I saw Edge of Tomorrow twice this summer and I thought it was perfect. And by perfect I mean without any huge flaws, which I can hope for in a blockbuster not directed by Christopher Nolan. When I talked to friends about the film, they kept complaining that the ending ruined the movie.

The movie ends with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt sacrificing themselves to kill the alien’s Groundhog Day machine, which causes all of the aliens-robots power down dead. Then before Tom Cruise or the AGDM are fully destroy, Tom Cruise travels back in time once more to the beginning of the film. Everyone is alive except for the alien-robots who are all deactivated. It ends with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt meeting, and the audience being left with the impression that they’re totally going to boink. What I heard from multiple people is that the last time jump didn’t makes sense, and the story would have been stronger if the film didn’t have a happy ending. They claim it should have ended with Tom Cruise blowing up AGDM, destroying all the alien-robots, and then dying. The time travel at the end seems a bit implausible, but Tom Cruise just spent over an hour and a half time traveling and shooting alien-robots. I just continued to suspend my disbelief. I think the issue with this film’s ending has to do with story structure and endings in particular. Where do you end a film?

Narrative structure, which was explained in my last post, says that the end should resolve and wrap up the conflict introduced in the beginning of the story. Well I wanted to answer this question more specifically with film. I went looking on the internet and in the library, but I found very little about the subject. I did find a screen writing book called The Screenwriter’s Problem Solver by Syd Field. The book says that, “Ending comes out of the beginning. Someone, or something, initiates an action, and how that action is resolved becomes the storyline of the film” and that, “what’s important is that the ending be a dynamic conclusion to the storyline.” This means the ending is a resolution of the conflict that is introduced in the beginning of the film. You end a film when the conflict that was introduced in the beginning, whatever kick started the film is over. Once the conflict is over a film should end, immediate.

Edge of tomorrow has two conflicts. One that is external, Giant alien-robot death monsters trying to destroy the world. The other is internal,Tom Cruise’s character is a coward that wouldn’t risk his life for another. (It’s important to note that having two conflicts one external and one internal is extremely common in film and usually the mark of a good writer.) All of Edge of Tomorrow’s conflicts are resolved in the scene in the Louvre. Tom Cruise tries to sacrifice himself so that Emily Blunt can live which resolves the internal conflict. Tom Cruise then kill all the alien-robots minutes later which resolves the external conflict. So anything that comes after happens after Tom Cruise kills the AGDM happens after the plots already been resolved. That’s why the happy ending scene seems unnecessary because it is.

It may seem like a film can’t have a happy ending and end right when the conflict is resolved. That it has to be really jarring. I’m here to tell you that with good writing it really can. Case and point Finding Nemo.

Finding Nemo ends with Nemo being reunited with his father, Marlin, and then we cut to Nemo’s first day of school. On paper this seems like filler. We just had this big adventure, and now we are back and nothing really happening. Remember though that “ending come out of beginning.” This last scene isn’t just here to show that everyone’s having a happy ending, it is resolving Marlin internal conflict. The external conflict of Finding Nemo is…finding Nemo. The internal conflict is that Marlin is an overly control father who needs to trust his son. This whole sequence mirror the opening sequence so that the viewer can see that Marlin has resolved this conflict and he’s changed into a better father. This story ends exactly where it should, right after the conflict is resolved.

I found a lot of posts and articles about film endings that just didn’t make it into this post. If you interested comment and I’ll send some of them to you. The last thing I want to do is share with you this video. I think it makes some really salient points about ending a film.

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Scientific Translators Beware of Tech Neologisms

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Agostina

“When one is translating one has to go right up to the untranslatable; but it is only at this point that one actually discovers the foreign nation and the foreign language.” J. Goethe

After being in the US for a couple of months I`ve heard a great amount of new terms and abbreviations, especially when referring to technological devices, social networks and videogames. From text messages to web conferences, technology has introduced an arena of gadgets on the web and fresh terms for users. Since language is a dynamic system, these technological and social changes result in new words, which are known as “neologisms”. A neologism is a “new word or expression, or a word used with a new meaning”, according to the Longman Dictionary of English. It is a word or phrase that has been recently coined to denominate new concepts, name up-to – date inventions or simply add a new sense to an existing word. Nowadays we find new terms like “crowdfunding”, “infographics”, “cloud storage”, “ to unfriend” someone, to “follow” someone, and even “tweeps” or “dweeps”. If you are interested on reading more about technological terms, please click here.

New words, so what?

According to Peter Newmark, neologisms are the most problematic terms for scientific translators, since they have to translate these neologisms in a way that appears written naturally to the reader. I would say that it is highly recommendable to avoid borrowing terms unless they do not have a translation. We should first try to apply the most common procedures like transference, naturalization, or paraphrasing and then borrow the term if we have exhausted all available resources. For example, the English verb “to click” has been is naturalized in Spanish as “hacer clic”, which respects the language correct spelling. (In Spanish the combination of the characters “ck” is not natural). Each tech word is different; however, we have to keep an eye to the latest neologisms and whether there had been accurate translations on a certain field.

Did you like this post? Please leave any comments or concerns that you may have. Next week`s post is going to be on language interference.

Works Cited:

– Newmark, Peter. 1988. A Textbook of Translation. UK: Prentice Hall International Ltd.

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A Journey into Jane Austen’s World

Posted on October 16, 2014 by quilla93

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The beautiful Chawton countryside, and St. Nicholas Church (where Jane Austen’s mother and sister are buried).

On an overcast Friday morning in the middle of April, I found myself wandering down the main street in an English village named Chawton. There were no sidewalks, so I walked along the side of the narrow road, constantly checking over my shoulder to ensure I didn’t get clipped by a passing car. My anxiety was short-lived; I was only accompanied by the occasional car, driven by residents who all smiled and waved.

A quaint cottage in Chawton.

Continuing on my stroll, I passed by pastures filled with grazing sheep and newborn lambs. Thatched-roof cottages adorned with striking amethyst and yellow flowers, and endearing names like “Joy Cottage,” lined the street. I felt as if I had been transported back in time; back to a period when I would have been concerned about getting sideswiped by a horse-drawn carriage rather than an automobile, and where I wouldn’t have been reaching for my iPhone to take two hundred pictures of the frolicking lambs.

LAMBS.

After a bit of aimless wandering through the beautiful English countryside, I finally approached my destination: Chawton House – Jane Austen’s home. Chawton House is not only the place where the majority of Jane’s major works were edited and written; it is also the place where Jane was happiest during her life. When I learned that we were required to plan our own independent research trip as a part of our study abroad curriculum, I knew that I wanted to embark on a Jane Austen pilgrimage.

A sign in Chawton.

Ever since I picked up my first Austen novel years ago, I found myself captivated by her characters, their stories, and their relationships, most notably, Anne Elliot in Persuasion, and the burgeoning romance between Lizzie Bennett and Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. After spending a day and a half traveling through Bath and Winchester – two other places where Jane lived during her lifetime – I ended up in Chawton: the heart of Jane’s England.

Jane Austen’s house.

To say that I had an English major geek-out moment upon entering the Jane’s house was an understatement – I actually teared up as I entered this sacred literary space. During my exploration, I stumbled upon Jane’s original writing desk in the dining room. It was tucked away against the wall near a large paneled window, which offered a view across the street, where a small tea place and a parking lot now reside. In Jane’s time, this view likely looked out over a serene pastoral landscape.

Jane Austen’s writing desk.

I crouched down next to Jane’s writing desk in the dining room, and stared out the window, so that I could see the view Jane had as she was penning her famous works. I pictured Jane sitting at this small desk, quill pen in hand, sunlight now shining in, and I tried to imagine what was going through her mind. It was incredible to realize that all of her timeless works were crafted and edited at this tiny round table looking out at the countryside.

Displayed on a table in Jane’s house.

Visiting Chawton offered me an exciting, yet also tranquil escape from the tourist commotion of Bath, and even Winchester. I explored the home of one of the most famous authors of all-time, but I also felt immersed in the pastoral beauty of England – something I had not previously experienced. During my brief stay in Chawton, I felt most at home, like Jane, in this quaint, rural village, surrounded by bleating sheep, the soft chirping of birds, and a vast array of flowers.

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Experiencing the Art of David Lynch

Posted on October 15, 2014 by mknaydan

Weird. Disturbing. Repulsive. Twisted. Uncomfortable. Darkly comedic.

No, I’m not talking about Thanksgiving with my family. I’m talking about David Lynch’s new art exhibit “The Unified Field” at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, complete with parental disclaimer on the exhibition sign.

Visiting the David Lynch exhibit was, in a way, a homecoming for this Philly-area girl. Although the familiarity of the murals and buildings was comforting, I never really liked the city much: not quite the city of “fear, insanity, corruption, filth and despair,” that both revolted and inspired Lynch, but alienating nonetheless. Yet for all its grime, I appreciate Philly’s quirks. Where else can you observe a man in a business suit with an obscenely large wooden pipe in his mouth, driving around midday in his convertible with a license plate proclaiming his status as a “G”?

It felt uncanny being back at PAFA, this time as a college student. In high school I had studied oil painting there on Tuesday afternoons. So naturally, I felt pretty gosh darn special having studied at the same institution as THE David Lynch.

As an artist and frequent museum-goer, I like to think of myself as pretty open minded when it comes to art. Modern art can be tricky for me to appreciate, but I’ll always give it a chance (unlike my father, whose famous line is “If I can do it, it’s not art.”)

However, I found myself constantly checking my knee-jerk responses to Lynch’s art. Initially, I reacted to much of his art, as I did to his films, with revulsion or confusion. I dismissed many of his drawings as “childish” or unskilled.

Lynch has a reputation as a strange filmmaker, and he lives up to that reputation in this exhibition. But viewing his art after being exposed to his films in Greg Steirer’s American Auteurs class gave me a greater appreciation for Lynch’s work in both mediums, which explore similar themes of childhood, home, sex, violence, nightmares, and reality.

My biggest criticism is that Lynch’s approach to these themes was heavy-handed, trying too hard to be provocative or create shock value. I was very impressed by his use of texture, especially through mixed media. Lynch uses everything from cardboard and dolls to Band-Aids and bugs to endow his works with three-dimensionality and create an undeniably tactile and aesthetic experience for the viewer.

The near ubiquitous presence of words in Lynch’s paintings is another compelling aspect of his work, particularly in light of his statement that “There are things that can’t be said with words. And that’s sort of what painting is all about.” (Doesn’t using words in his paintings seem to subvert this claim?) Maybe it’s because I’m an English major and logophile, but I thought the words in Lynch’s works made his images more palatable; they gave me a reference point to hang on to, as well as added an element of beauty.

My favorite work was Shadow of a Twisted Hand Across My House, perhaps because it is more subdued. The neutral greys and impressionistic brushstrokes give this work a contemplative feel that belies a threat of danger. The New York Times’s Ken Johnson argues that Lynch’s puppet-sculptural works, like Boy Lights Fire, are his most impressive pieces, but these were actually my least favorite. Johnson thinks Lynch’s paintings of houses, trees, and human figures are nondescript, but I think they have power in their subtlety. It’s easy to hear you when you’re screaming; few people understand the power of a whisper.

Shadow of a Twisted Hand Across My House

Boy Lights Fire

I recommend this exhibition to David Lynch fans, or at least someone with a mild interest in the filmmaker and his oeuvre. Traditional art lovers and the squeamish be forewarned: you’ll be in for a rude awakening.

Six Men Getting Sick

What better way to punctuate visiting an art exhibit that features vomit as a predominant theme (most notably in Lynch’s famous, prize-winning animated short, “Six Men Getting Sick”) than enjoying a cheesesteak from Reading Terminal Market? I mean, you can’t visit Philadelphia and not get a cheesesteak. Lynch aside, I missed you, Philly.

Interested? “David Lynch: The Unified Field” runs through Jan. 11 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. To get a taste of the exhibition as a whole, check out this video on Philly.com. Let me know what you think of Lynch’s art in the comments below!

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A Trip to the Middle of the Mountains

Posted on October 15, 2014 by azpilcug

Starting the Journey.

I wake up early in the morning. It is Sunday, the perfect day to rest and enjoy Mendoza’s landscape. Today we are heading towards Valle del Sol, in Potrerillos. The night is slowly moving away giving place to the rising Sun that wants to become the owner of the sky, as it does almost every day in Mendoza, the province of the “Sun and great wines.” I prepare everything for a picnic day and start my journey.

I am driving through the highway, Acceso Sur. Not many cars fill the road. The red Sun finally leaves the night behind as its soft rays glow timidly all over the landscape around me. Outside of my car, the air is clean and crisp at this time of the day, though I know that in a few hours the weather will be much warmer.

I look up towards the West and I find them there, majestic, within the reach of a hand. They change colors as the Sun illuminates them, they seem to adopt different shapes, sometimes higher, sometimes lower. They stand there silent, impressive, immovable, watching every corner of Mendoza. They, the mountains, seem to speak to the beholder without saying a word.

I turn my head to the left and I see my girlfriend smiling at me. She is my companion in these Sunday trips. While I drive she brews mate, a typical beverage from Argentina. She has cooked a cake the previous night and we eat it as we drive. It is delicious.

Mate

Potrerillos

After half an hour of driving through the mountains, we get to Potrerillos dam. The view at this point is wonderful: the Sun shines over the blue water, the mountains surround this nest of nature. Some sports fans are windsurfing, others sailing their boats, some fishermen are fly-fishing.

Valle del Sol

We continue driving and we finally get to Valle del Sol. The unpaved streets and the trees embracing the path make me feel relaxed and happy. There are cozy, little houses next to the road. Families are already turning the fire on to cook the typical Asado on Sundays. We drive up hill and finally get to the camp where we are going to spend the rest of the day. A creek runs all around the place. Many people are camping and cooking their lunch. Some boys play soccer between the trees, a group of friends play the guitar and sing beautiful songs. It cheers me up when I see so many families sharing and spending a whole day together.

Coming Back

Around 6 we are ready to go back home. Before returning, we visit the church located on the top of the hills and hear mass. Father Coltro, the priest in charge of Chapel, is a good friend of mine. I play the guitar and sing during mass and I thank God for the amazing day he has granted us. When mass is over, we head off to home.

The sunset paints the landscape with red and yellow colors. The visit to Valle del Sol has been an amazing experience. The beginning of the week on Monday will not be the same after having filled my soul with so much beauty and peace.

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Dickinson College’s Stained-Glass

Posted on October 15, 2014 by artfortheartlessblog

Dennis Akin’s beautiful stained-glass windows that spot the Dickinson campus deserve admiration. Many Dickinson students and Carlisle residents are not aware of the art around them—they have grown accustomed to their surroundings.

Akin’s stained-glass installations are featured on 7 Dickinson buildings: East College, Bosler, Stern, Weiss, Asbell Center, Montgomery House, and the Kline Athletic Center.

Akin (shown above), a Dickinson Art and Art History Professor, was given his first stained-glass piece commission in 1981. He learned how to create stained-glass works at the Pilchuck Glass School in Pilchuck, Washington during a sabbatical. Over the course of Akin’s career he created over 20 stained glass works for Dickinson. In subject matter, they range from the Lion of Judah to Hamlet.

Tony Moore’s article, “Captured in Glass,” from page 9 of the Fall 2013 issue of Dickinson Magazine provides a concise account of Akin’s stained-glass work on Dickinson’s campus. There are two works that Akin cites as personally significant. The first is the three-piece (or triptych) window in the upstairs sanctuary of the Asbell Center depicting biblical images and the other is the large window in Bosler that features rising hummingbirds. The window in Bosler memorializes Dickinson students that were met with tragedy, in particular one of Akin’s students that died of cancer. For Akin, the hummingbirds symbolize rejuvenation and resurrection.

6 small photos of Akin’s stained-glass works accompany Moore’s article. The photos give a bite-sized sampling of Akin’s work, but in order to fully appreciate them one must experience them in person. Some of Akin’s stained-glass pieces lie behind locked doors and can only be viewed from the outside, but others are able to be seen up-close. So, in the next few days, pause for a minute when the sun is shining brightly and take in some of Akin’s pieces. Take it upon yourself to scale campus and find all 25 windows. You won’t be sorry.

[In addition to Akin’s work on Dickinson’s Campus, a plethora of amazing stained-glass windows can be found in Carlisle churches, such as: St. John’s Episcopal Church, First Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church of Carlisle.]

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Road to Nationals

Posted on October 15, 2014 by cedonovan

Without a doubt, competing at Nationals goes down as one of the top 10 moments of my life so far. It was one of the greatest experiences I could have ever asked for as a collegiate rider, especially a competitive rider who had given it up in high school only to find she missed it so much she would literally get back in the saddle at Dickinson. It was a dream I didn’t even know I had and hopefully I can do it again.

My name in the program at Nationals!

How do you get to Nationals, you might ask. Last time, I gave you a little break down of all the divisions but I didn’t mention how riders can “point up” into the next division and what that can mean. Over the course of the show season, each individual rider gets points depending on how they place at different shows. Once a certain amount of points is achieved, the rider moves on, and is automatically qualified for Regionals where you compete against all the schools in our region. The top two riders at Regionals from each class qualify for Zones, which is where we, big surprise, compete against all of the schools from our zone. After placing top two at Zones, you move on to Nationals where you compete against riders from all over the country. Make sense?

Regionals with my coach, Lindsay.

So, I went to Regionals and won. After that, my coach and I were super excited for zones. I was also kind of terrified. There were so many talented riders and I wondered if I could compete with them—was I good enough? My fear made me decide to go into it with a “just for fun” attitude. And then it happened. I heard, “1^st place to Callan Donovan from Dickinson College,” and I was speechless. I had to share the news with someone, so I of course called my mom, and said, probably a little too loudly, “I WON!” This only meant one thing. Next stop, Nationals.

After winning zones at Centenary College in New Jersey.

There was no time to really revel in my win. I had to start prepping for Nationals. And that meant lots of work. I started training twice a week. That may not sound like a lot, but juggling all my schoolwork had me going a little crazy. My coach and I were working on making my riding as perfect as it could be. This meant getting rid of all of my bad habits. I do this weird thing where I twist to the right when I’m riding, so I did a lot with my hand on my hip to try and eliminate it. Let’s just say it kind of worked.

Eventually, Nationals arrived. My dad drove all the way from Maine to come and watch me. How cool is that? Sitting in the stands with him was a memory I’ll cherish forever. We even got to meet Bob Cacchione, the founder of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). He told us the story of how he started the IHSA, and listening to him made me feel grateful. He had created something that meant so much to me and so much to so many other college students. Not to mention, he was the nicest guy ever.

Now, it was my turn to ride. I went up to do horse-draw, which is how each rider learns what horse they are riding. It’s completely random. Believe it or not, you drop a ball into this big maze and whatever number it lands on is the corresponding horse we get—like it or not. My horse was named Empire and he was a little less than happy to be there. I got on and made a few tack adjustments so that I was comfortable. Next thing I knew, I was in the ring with the loud speaker saying, “You are now being judged at the walk.” This was it. This was the moment I had worked so hard for.

I followed all the directions and before I knew it, I was dismounting and waiting for the results. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it might jump out of my chest. Eventually, they got to 10^th place and I heard my name. At first, I was a little disappointed, but then I remembered how lucky I was to have even had this opportunity. It was a story that I could hold onto forever.

Me standing with my Dad, Lindsay and Bob Cacchione at Nationals.

This may be my story, but it also tells a lot about our team. Everyone works hard, and it’s not easy. A lot goes into it, and often nothing measurable like a win comes out of it. Sometimes, there’s no explanation why. It’s just the way it is. But no matter what, the team is supportive of each other, and this is what being a part of the team should be about. That’s why I chose to be a part of the Dickinson equestrian team.

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Top 3 Big Ten Heisman Trophy Candidates

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jack M.

Since 2000, the Big Ten has only produced one Heisman Trophy winner, which was Troy Smith out of Ohio State in 2006, largely because the conference does not have the same flashy athletes to compete with the SEC and other big conferences. But times are changing and the Big Ten is starting to recruit further south, stealing recruits from SEC territory. That’s why this year there are three players in the Big Ten conference who have a legitimate chance of holding up the Heisman trophy in New York this December.

3. Tevin Coleman – Junior RB from Indiana

Although Tevin Coleman is considered a dark horse to win the Heisman Trophy, you can’t quite eliminate him from the watch list. Coleman is having a fantastic season for a struggling Indiana team. Coleman leads the conference is rushing yards (1060) and yards per carry (8.8). All season, Coleman has been working his way up Heisman Watch lists as he slashes through every defense he faces. If Coleman runs for a big game against Michigan State, one of the top defenses in the nation, this weekend, look for him to jump even higher in the Heisman rankings.

2. Ameer Abdullah – Senior RB from Nebraska

Coming into this season, Abdullah was expected to be one of the top running backs in the nation, but nobody expected him to put up the numbers he has this season. Behind a strong offensive line, Abdullah has rushed for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns. Rushing for over 200 yards three times this season already, Abdullah has made a strong case to be named the Heisman Trophy winner. His only slip-up this season came against Michigan State last week where he only ran for 45 yards, but still managed to score two touchdowns. Look for Abdullah to rebound this week and put up big numbers against Northwestern.

1. Melvin Gordon – Junior RB from Wisconsin

Wisconsin has had some great running backs the past few years with Montee Ball and James White, but Melvin Gordon seems to be in a league of his own. Gordon has been virtually unstoppable this year for the Badgers, rushing for 1046 yards and a Big Ten conference best 13 touchdowns. Gordon is considered to be the most productive back in the nation, largely due to his 175 yard and 4 touchdown performance this past weekend against Illinois. He also posted a 200+ yard performance to go along with a monstrous 5 touchdowns earlier in the season against Bowling Green. If Gordon continues posting astounding statistics like this throughout the rest of the season, he will find himself with an invitation to New York for the 2014 Heisman Trophy Presentation this winter, possibly even bringing it back to Madison, Wisconsin with him.

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Today’s Run: Gravel, and butterflies, and SURPRISE! Oh, my!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by kellyhaglund

Being the lovely 70 degree, humid tuesday it was—quite different from the cold, dismal weather we have been having—I decided that I would take advantage and go for a nice long, relaxing run. Plus, I got off work 2 hours early so I had to celebrate! Now, I am a creature of habit. I like…

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the one where i traveled overseas

Posted on October 11, 2014 by pwhalen15

February 2012 was a watershed month for me. Not only did I my pass my driver’s license test with flying colors, but I also got my braces off (a little too soon, according to my orthodontist) and I left the country for the very first time.

Every February vacation, my high school does a trip to various places in Europe. The year before I went they went to Paris and one other place, but I don’t remember I where. When I went, we traveled to Rome, Naples, Pompeii and Brindisi in Italy, and Athens and Glyfada in Greece.

I must admit, I was a little unprepared in terms of dressing appropriately for the weather. Italy is rainy. A lot more rainy than I was led to believe. It rained the entire time we were there. I did bring a rain jacket, but a we spent a lot of the time walking around looking at sites and being unbelievably touristy, so not having an umbrella was a downer.

We saw the Sistine Chapel which is amazing. Pictures really do not do it justice. For some reason, we had to be quiet when we walked in the room and we weren’t allowed to take pictures of it. That didn’t stop anybody from talking and taking discreet, or not so discreet since their flash was on, pictures of it. We did a lot of other super touristy things like eat pizza in every single city we visited. We ate a lot of pizza. Too much pizza, in fact. I didn’t eat any for a while after that week.

After three or so days in Italy, we traveled down south in our wonderfully luxurious Italian coach bus down to Brindisi to take a ferry to Greece, where we would spend the remainder of our trip. We took this boat called the Super Fast Ferry, which was lame and terrible and actually not that fast.

Here is a video of what my trip was supposed to be like. They make the boat out to be amazing and beautiful. It is not.

The weather was horrific when we boarded the boat. The wind was howling and the water was choppy, and it took us much longer than expected to reach Greece. We were scheduled to visit the Olympic stadium when we got to Greece, but the ferry was, as I mentioned, not super fast and we didn’t make it there on time.

But, when we did get to Greece, my-oh-my was it worth the terrible, terrible boat ride. First, we went to some stadium. I don’t remember what it was called or how far away from the hotel it was. We went so many places in those eight days that a lot of the trip is a huge blur. After the stadium, we went to the Parthenon.

The Parthenon is on the Acropolis of Athens, which basically just means that the city was built on an elevated piece of land. It’s really amazing because you can see the entire city from the top.

We had some free time in Greece to walk around and shop and stuff. But the best part of our free time was spent at this little beach near the hotel we were staying at. It was probably a five-ten minute walk through some back streets. It was nice to have some down time to relax and put my feet in the sea.

It’s amazing how spending such a small amount of time in a place like Europe can cause it to get under your skin. It’s been almost three years since I went, but I remember it like it was yesterday, which is super cliché, I know. But, I promised myself that one day I would make it back there. I promised myself I would go back someday and learn the best kept secrets about a European town or city.

I plan on keeping that promise.

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Writing In & For Digital Environments

Where To End A Film:The Problem With Edge of Tomorrow

Scientific Translators Beware of Tech Neologisms

A Journey into Jane Austen’s World

Experiencing the Art of David Lynch

A Trip to the Middle of the Mountains

Dickinson College’s Stained-Glass

Road to Nationals

Top 3 Big Ten Heisman Trophy Candidates

Today’s Run: Gravel, and butterflies, and SURPRISE! Oh, my!

the one where i traveled overseas

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