And look! The program is almost over!
Tomorrow is my last day of workshop with Mark Jarman and, I must say, I'm a little sad. I know it's only been two weeks but I've really enjoyed working with him and felt a real sense of understanding. However, I do look forward to working with Maxine Chernoff. I don't know her well but I know that she will most likely be the most different kind of writer I've worked with. So, that should be exciting.
On a different note, today Daniel and I went to the screening of the documentary "Fighter," about Jan Wiener and Arnost Lustig, Czech Holocaust survivors (and Communist survivors for that matter) and their retracing their steps in the Czech Republic. Here's a little more info on that. Anyhow, Arnost was there and he was actually really funny. In a weird way it was a good introduction to what we'll be doing on Saturday, going to Terezin.
So wow, I can't say I'm "looking forward" to that... but it will happen. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Other than that? I've been doing some good writing here, thinking some big thoughts, and getting a wee bit homesick.
Also? Spending too much money... such is vacation, right? I'm sure by the end of the month I will have spent at least $200 on water (as it's not free at restaurants and it's WAY TOO HOT), $200 on beer... because this is Daniel in Prague we're speaking about, and who knows how much on accidentally over-priced food--because walking around in the heat all day makes you give up looking for the cheapest place all the time.
But hey-- what are we to do? You only live once and Praha is worth it, despite the heat and money! Let's hope I can get an extra part time job when I get back :)
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