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Blog 4

Woah! Seems like I've literally been all over the place. The last time I left you guys we were in Vienna, Austria. Finally got out of the rain and into some sun. We headed to Brussels in Belgium. Brussels is very very nice. Nice city to visit and see great plazas and sit and relax. After we went there we went to Brugge. Which reminded me a lot of Venice actually. Intimate streets surrounded by water. Really cool. Funny thing is that the sun sets around ten. Yes ten at night, we were kinda freaked out but got use to it after the first night. We ate some authentic food (Belgium waffles which are amazing here, real beer. They really know how go make beer. And authentic fries and gravy. ) our job while were here is not to only study the architecture but study the culture. To take in the local customs and eat and drink. You don't want to come all the way over and still eat like you do in the states, its just not right. So we've been really enjoying the culture. After Belgium, we headed to more good weather! The Netherlands also known as Holland. We went to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Rotterdam was a very good city to see simple bc its on the up and up. By that I mean there are a lot of new and urban areas being developed for the younger population and there is a lot different things to do and see. It was a city with a lot of culture and had a great feeling of progress.

After that was Amsterdam! Amsterdam was pretty crowded. Lots of tourists of course. Our prof let us see the city on our own so we got a map and planned out where we wanted to go. We saw a film school, a new constructed theater, a couple of cathedrals, we went by the zoo, saw the waterfronts and even managed to see some social housing! The Netherlands as a whole is a great place to visit and I could definitely see myself coming back and visiting again or even living. All I need is to speak a little Dutch! Lol
Now I'm on the train headed back to the Belgium hotel and tomo is a new day. Wherever the weather is good, that's where well me headed!

Ciao for now

living the dream!

Blog 3

Switzerland equals cold! I can't even imagine how cold it just be when its snows! But none the less I really liked it. Everything was so ... How shall I say so Swiss! Lol I had a chance to go into a museum where Picasso work was so that was really cool. We saw 4 cities in one day! It. Was a lot to take in but well worth it. I was able to see some famous bridge designs that I have studied in school and now I understand how important they are. It was not as sunny as I would have hoped but I did see some parts of switzerland with their lakes and they do have a lot to offer. I had the chance to partake in some real German and Swiss need which was rather tasty. These Europeans sure do know how to drink lol. I am currently in austria and its rainy here today so I believe we are going to hit the museum. Pray for better weather tomo.

First time using the Internet. I am currently at this museum, i thought i would stop by and say hello. wow this keyboard here in Switzerland is weird. oh yeah i am in Switzerland. and i really like it here. its so Swiss. the towns are so cute and old. its pretty cold here, i cant even imagine what happens when it snows. so far though i could see myself living here. i believe they speak German, Italian, and french so with a little Italian i should be good... right lol.. anyways its time to go into the exhibit...

ta ta for now..living the dream

Blog 2

So I've already been to Paris, Munich and berlin! I am currently on my way to Switzerland! I am really excited! Germany was really cool. The people are so civilized its a big shocking. I really enjoy the customs here, its just like no worries man type of attitude! People walk everywhere which is why no one is obese! And there public transportation is really efficient no need for a car! It works for me. Today I saw this Jewish museum that was just amazing! I've studied it before but to see it in person was really something else. Its crazy that here they just have these buildings right at there finger tips. Makes me realize how boring some stuff is in America. Even the street signs and light poles are designed. Its like to live is an art form which I agree it should be!

Now I'm on the night train to Switzerland. We are in these bed type of trains, which is pretty cool. So its ten and about to sleep.

That's all for now and enjoy the pics!
Living the dream!

Day 1

Paris is indeed what people say it is, what exactly that is I'm not really sure but it is lol. Today was kinda rainy and cool but it let up as the day went on. I had a chance to go into a museum which was pretty cool. The purpose of the museum was to showcase the most recent architecture in Paris, and allow you to see the finish product they had drawings, sketches, and models. After that we walked around with prof for a while as he pointed out various architecture styles. After a while we realized that we had to get back to our train or it would indeed leave us. We made the train by a minute, lol. A day well spent. I am currently on the train heading to Munich. For those of you who don't know its Germany!

Side notes....*- interesting things that happen today.
I can clearly speak french, and I know how to use the train without ever having been here
ate my first french sand which. With chicken lettuce tomatoes and sauce. And french bread. Amazing!
Lastly. Went to the market to get some thing for the train, it made me feel like I actually lived here. I can't help it. Its where my heart is! I picked up some bread, brie and fresh mango juice. yummy!

Ok well its almost ten here and I'm beat so I'm heading off to bed. When I wake up ill be in Germany!

Signing off- living the dream!

The Night Before

As i eagerly pack I realize that as a female we have the tendency to over pack and yet again i believe i gave done so. My backpack is full and i still want to take my entire room.. Sadly i cant. My flight leave at 1240.. so i have to get up at 8 to meet my classmates and then its off to the airport.

We fly to NY first and then its off to pairs. I am not sure exactly how long our second flight. but it says we leave at 5 pm and get there at 7 the next morning.. Hmm well at least they have to feed us.. Well its 12:15, I should probably finish up everything and get ready for bed.. I will be in EUROPE SOON~~~~

Spring Break

Spring Break- 2010- Jamaica ( Pleasure, Relaxation, and work )

Well God has blessed me to once again traveling to a beautiful place. I have been to Jamaica before, but when i was younger. Its really nice to go back. This time for pleasure, relaxation, and work. Currently I am taking a class called Infrastructure Design and Development! This course is outlined to change and help the infrastructure of different countries. It came about through the hard work of my colleagues and I because we once again wanted to travel. One of our Professors is from Jamaica and he was glad to put a course together to aid us in the experience.

WORK- Five of us students traveled to Jamaica over the course of about 10 days. The objective was to learn as much as we could about the areas we went to, and do our best to put a proposal together to help the people in and around the area. We had a chance to go to Trelawany, Duncas, Hamdon, Longpond, and Fallmouth. These regions have a lot of potential that we saw, they just needed a little direction.

After doing much research we came to these conclusions:

We needed to create jobs within Trelawny so that the people who lived there would not have to travel to the tourists areas to make their money.

By creating jobs in Trelawny, they could have more money to spend within their own community

As more people spend, businesses would be forced to produce more, thus needing a longer work force which would lead to more job opportunities, counting the cycle.

Economic Opportunities

Private the coastal region of Trelawny, thus making it the “new hot spot”

Expand sugar cane industry to include the production of ethanol so as to allow for a greater industry and self sufficiency.

At the end of the semester we put together a proposal for our professor and hopefully they can begin to consider some of our ideas!

Relaxation- I really needed a break and spring break was right on time! the people were so laid back. we were the only put in the hotel, and everyone was at our service. Fresh breakfast every morning (fish, fresh fruit, and juice) What more could i ask for. It was a nice temp all week. about 80 degrees. I was able to relax and enjoy myself in another environment.

Pleasure- now we cant have all work and no play. Our prof made sure to give us a personal tour of his sugar cane factor, we ate sugar canes, real coconut, and fresh mangoes straight from the tree. He even took us to Monte-go Bay for a day as well as NEgril. Had a chance to chill and hang out with the locals and tourist of the area

Overall- It was yet again another great experience. I learned a lot and and i got to have fun t

The Week of Fun

Pictures of my friends and us celebrating our friend crossing into the Knights fraternity!

Finals are finally over, and I have a chance to relax and hang out with my friends before i leave to go out of the country! This was a hard year and I am indeed glad that its over. Here is how my week went.. The Week of fun.. is something me and my friends decide to start doing after finals to release all our stress and just really enjoy college. Simply because during the semester we barely go out because architecture consumes our lives. The week of fun is a chance for us to reflect on the year, and enjoy each other. We typically plan something different for each day.

This is how the week of fun went!

Monday- Slept after my project was due.. then Enjoyed some wine with friends to talk about how we plan to prepare for out next year.. Very relaxing

Tuesday- Met with my professor and spent the evening watch movies, and playing games..

Wed- Went out with some friends to a party-- way to many people there so we left and just went to another bar closer to house.. Regaee club was really fun, I need to learn how to dance a little more lol

Thursday- Celebrated my friends birthday.. and celebrate him being back in the states.. he was was in spain all semester.. we missed him. we all got dressed up, and went to thie resteraunt/bar and had a really good time.

Friday- Hang out with the moms and maybe go out later tonight.. ( I am getting kinda beat)

Saturday- Catch a movie and finish packing for my trip to europe!

Sunday- Last and finally event- before some of us leave for europe and until we all come back for the rest of the summer. Celebration of the entire year with all the classmates/graduates/and a good friend of mines birthday!!

Wow- that is certainly alot. I dont know how the famous people do it.. I cant do it for more than a week.. But overall another good year and another good week of fun!!!!

I am truly blessed to have my friends and family support me in everything!