Been a few weeks...

Sorry that there was so long between posts, guys. I had no idea how busy things would get once I started my film classes. So here's the update for you all!

I really, really, really love my classes. I have never been in such an academically challenging film environment, and it is amazing! The teachers here at FAMU are professional filmmakers, which means that they know huge amounts about what they're teaching. For me, that equals the most intelligent, helpful feedback I have ever gotten. My "Topics in Production" classes are all starting with seemingly basic information, but building on it in ways that have opened my mind to a whole new way of thinking about film. Plus, they're challenging us to think of smart, engaging stories for our projects, and helping us shape really great films. I think I've learned more about the technical side of building a story in these two weeks than I've gotten out of any English class. It really is nice to be pushed this hard with film. So I'm working really hard and studying a lot, but enjoying it more than I ever have before. 

Also, I have partnered up with a girl named Erika to make our film project. She's really nice and *very* smart. So I have spent a lot of time with her in the last few days, working on building a story for our film. Erika has a lot of theater background, which makes it fun for me to work with her because I get a whole new perspective on our work. 

Socially, I am still loving Prague. I have gone out dancing a few times in the last week or so with some of the people in my program, and it was a blast. Also, we've had a few movie nights so far, sharing films that we love and seeing new ones (some that I've never even heard of). It's so nice that the people in my program are all from very different backgrounds and come from different places all over the country. These are people that I never would have really had the chance to meet, let alone get close to, in Boulder. I have loved getting to know everyone a little better through classes and living together. 

I guess that's all that's been going on this week. I'm still working on setting up a photo site, so that should be put together within the next week. I miss everyone at home, but I'm having so much fun here. I can't wait to see you all in December and hear about all the fun things I'm missing this semester. I hope all is going well for you guys!

Love,

Christy