Hmmm

So I guess it’s been a little while since I wrote anything in here (two weeks, to be exact). I just haven’t had anything particularly compelling to say, I suppose. At least, nothing compelling in comparison to Queen’s Day.

Really, plenty of stuff has happened, and a lot of it might make for a pretty entertaining read, but I’m two weeks behind at this point, and I can’t quite see myself pumping out posts adequately covering the aforementioned “stuff.” That being said, I’m gonna call the highlights.

Wednesday May 7
Began with a fancy dinner at an Indonesian restaurant. Ended up getting stuck between some unfortunate tablemates. Ending up hearing about Boston, Mt. Holyoke and the problem with Amsterdam for the entirety of dinner. Wanted to rip my eardrums out by the end. Relieved I didn’t, however, as I would have been unable to hear the Royal Orchestra perform at the Concertgebouw later in the evening, which would have been a shame because they were splendid. Began the show seated between two septuagenarians near the back of the concert hall. May have dozed off ever so slightly. Moved up to a closer seat with better company during intermission, in time for the stirring finale. Did not fall asleep.

Tuesday May 13
Hung out at Letje’s apartment with Sarah, Christy and Bri. Had my chi realigned. Watched the first thirteen episodes of Trapped in the Closet with director commentary by R. Kelly. Marveled at the fact that Omar slummed between seasons of The Wire by acting in R. Kelly’s ego project.

Wednesday May 14, Thursday May 15, Friday May 16, Monday May 19
Edited my film for Film Theory in Practice. Went better than expected, given the circumstances. Includes ridiculous musical selections, such as “I am the Walrus” and “Broken Face” by The Pixies. Is overly long with a few rough cuts and leaps of logic, but was good experience nonetheless, as it was my most ambitious editing project, at least for a narrative film.

Thursday May 15
Went out to Leidseplein. Enjoyed €1,50 beer at student night at whatever bar we went to. Smoked lots of cigarettes. Decided to go to PopTrash. Found out there was no PopTrash. Decided to go to Pirates. Smoked many more cigarettes. Rocked out. Watched the awesome music videos on the TV screens. Got frites. Biked home. Passed out.

Friday May 16
Rushed madly from editing to the dinner party at Letje’s. Disgustingly sweaty by the time I arrived. Proceeded to eat delicious food and drink lots.

Tuesday May 19
Watched Easy Rider in class Europe-Hollywood-Europe class. Spent the first half of the movie believing Peter Fonda’s character was played by a very young Jack Nicholson. Realized my error when a character who was very obviously played by Jack Nicholson entered the film. Biked to Blijburg Beach. Sat listening to Fresh Air podcasts and watching windsurfers out in the water. At one point there were six different guys going all at the same time right out in the little cove. There must have been a good air pocket right in front of where I was sitting because guys would come by and jump up easily 10-15 feet into the air, doing awesome spins and flips while suspended in mid-flight.

So those are the highlights. I probably missed some. Look for some real posts concerning Indiana Jones and Rotterdam in the coming days. Sorry for the long absence.