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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Outside the Lines.

Time for an update, eh? 

Day 2 was spent in bed with jet lag. Woo! Anyways, moving on. 

Day 3 was the bomb. 

We had a great lesson about Indo-Islamic art history. And really, I could do that for the rest of my life and be happy. 

However, here’s what’s interesting. 

In case I didn’t inform you, I’m an art historian, and I’m in India doing a studio art course. Art history requires studio art credit, so I decided to do this because it just seemed way more fun than anything else. And art history requires me to stick with my rigid personality. 

But today, I colored outside the lines. 

Before we had our good lecture on Indo-Islamic art, we had another lecture on…. something. Anyways, it wasn’t that great. Since our requirement to draw and journal throughout the trip, I decided to take some time to catch up. 

Another side note: I can’t draw. My friend Emma is legitimately convinced I have a depth perception issue because I can barely draw anything in 3D. The only way I survived basic drawing was going to office hours daily. But anyways. 

Today, I drew. And it actually doesn’t look like poop. And for once, I felt this creative energy that everyone speaks of. And I actually enjoyed drawing. 

So despite some other things that have gone wrong in the past 48 hours, I’ve quite enjoyed coloring outside the lines. I highly recommend you try it. 

Tomorrow we finally get to see some monuments, so stayed tuned for pictures! :) 

Sunday, December 28, 2014

The Beginning.

Hello friends!

As I write this, I'm currently sitting in India! Hooray!

A few initial thoughts on my first experiences out of the country...
1. Someone should have told me there was a weight limit for my carry on.
2. Airport security is a joke.
3. I dread the day I ever lose my passport.
4. If you choose to bring your infant on a 14.5 hour plane ride, and the only thing that will keep the kid quiet is holding the kid, HOLD THE KID. At least for the sake of the rest of us.
5. Don't put your seat back without checking the height of the person behind you.
6. Do not accept drinks from random old Indian men.
7. Customs is not nearly as scary as one may expect.
8. If you think my driving is bad, come drive with an Indian driver. Dear Lord.
9. Wifi is glorious.
10. If you're in India, you will never lift a finger. Also known as, thank you wonderful doormen for carrying all my bags!
11. Jet lag & 14.5 hour plane rides SUCK.
12. Friends are beautiful.

I have to admit - I was quite hesitant to leave. You know how those sappy goodbyes can get. It made for quite a long plane ride. But then I got off the plane, got through customs, and walked out into New Delhi.

And then I was happy. And I think I quite like it here.

20 more days and I'll be back!

Much love friends :) 

Monday, December 22, 2014

Adventure #1: India

I am about to embark on my first art historical endeavor. 

I am finally leaving the country for the first time at 21. 

On December 27th, I will leave for India! I am spending 21 days studying the art and architecture of India! I will return January 17th. 

For those of you who have supported me thus far and are curious about my journey, I will be using this blog for updates and a few pictures! 

Make sure you follow my blog for updates on my travels - I'll share my blog posts on Facebook & Twitter too! 

If you're interested in additional ways you can support me on my trip, please see my Go Fund Me campaign! http://www.gofundme.com/dbvtbk

Thank you all for your love and support thus far! 

Here... we... go! 

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