well, greetings again from italy. sorry updates have been rare, but i was so busy making films that i didn't have much time. i don't now, actually,, because this internet train is really expensive ( Read more... )

did you know that three blocks from my hostel is an AMAZING indian place? neither did i, until tonight ( Read more... )

buona sera ( Read more... )

ciao, bellos and bellas-- ellis is in florence! the weather is hot (about the same temp as shanghai but half as humid, which is still really humid), the food is incredible, the males are gorgeous and the stuff is expensive. rachel is also updating her livejournal as i speak to you through this wacky keyboard, so she'll probably tell you something ( Read more... )

this being my final day in china i feel i should have some sort of wrap-up. but first, the headlines ( Read more... )

i'm back-- in the wangba that is. i can't believe that i'm leaving saturday. have i really been here for 3 weeks already? and how am i not obese? i have eaten SO much food... i think i'm turning into a salt lick ( Read more... )

look at me go, another update. lucky you all ( Read more... )

and that's an exciting feeling. as i was walking here i heard two people debating (in chinese) whether i was american or english. i wanted to say something but i didn't. everyone here automatically assumes i can't speak the language, and when they find out i can they are suprised. example: today my afternoon teacher invited us over to her house to ( Read more... )

first the exciting news: i got accepted to the telluride film festival student symposium! they take 50 students, who attend tons of screenings and discussions with filmmakers. 5 days of cinematic bliss. and i thought my summer couldn't get any better. anyway ( Read more... )

nihao from shanghai ( Read more... )