Paris

Paris has come to an end. I have been back in the States for a week now, and I am still in reverse culture-shock. I want to walk across the street to a pasterierre, and get a pan au chocolat and a cafe con creme. I think Alterra coffee is too weak! That is insane. Alterra is one of the strongest brands of coffee there is. Esh...
I miss Paris, I want to go back to Sacre Couer and look at Paris below. I never got to the Moulin Rouge--Not to see a show, but rather to see the outside of it. A show at the Moulin Rouge costs 120 Euros. Plus... Its not like the movie.
The atmosphere for film in Paris is amazing. I went to Studio 28, which is one of the original theaters people went to see films. It is surreal going there. They have cinemas dedicated to playing old American classics, and theaters that are Art Houses. Art House isn't a dirty word in France either. We hear a movie is playing at an Art House, most shy away from it, but the French embrace it. They play movies in France, that will not get theatrical releases in the USA, and if the film does- it has been severely changed- ie. Anti-Christ. Warning: Do not go see Anti-Christ. It has nothing to do with religion, it is just emotionally jarring and will give anyone nightmares, even those who love gore movies. As Stephanie said, "It makes Tetsuo look like a Disney film." I look at a scissors and I scurm.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there, especially my Grandpa Benner. He has made it to Father's Day, and that is all we could have asked for. Though the outlook is grim (for the family members), we must remember soon he will no longer be in pain, but rather with Our Father in Heaven. We must cherish each and every day we have with our fathers because we never know we it will be the last time we see them. Every day I pray that my Grandfather with be miraculously cured, but now I know it is time for me to ask for peace for my Grandpa. That is all I can ask. I no longer want him to suffer, I want him in a place that is painfree. It will hurt us, but we must hope for the best for him, no matter how much it hurts us or makes us cry.
Give your father a hug. Tell him how much you love him. Caitlin if you read this, or Mom, give Dad a hug and a kiss for me, and tell him how much I love him.

Photos. Photos. Photos.

Marie Antoinette's Estate.

Cementary

La Femis

Versailles

Here are four new albums I thought I should share. I am loving Paris and maybe after I finish my homework tonight, I'll add more to the blog.