My favorite MC, as most of you know, is MC Frontalot. My second favorite is playing here in Athens, so I went to see him today. I'm referring to MC Escher. No, not the musical MC that stole his name, the travelling Escher art show that's now in Athens. It was thoroughly mind bending, and very fun. I got to learn a little bit about the different processes he used to make his artwork. Wood carving, lithography, and another one involving rough metal that I don't remember the name of. As usual, picture are not allowed, but there's so much Escher online and in popular culture, it probably isn't necessary. The most interesting thing to me was how Escher learned about symmetry and patterns by reading books on rock crystal formation that his geologist brother turned him onto. It'd be bizarre if I could learn something about designing tile art for games through the same means.
I also took my airport excursion today. I know how long it takes to get there, where to go, and how early to be. I also confirmed all my flights. "Measure twice. Cut once." Heh. I should have plenty of time to roll out of bed, eat, and get underway. My only question remaining is where to find the chocolate covered raisins. I took a bunch left over from our last movie day when I went to South America. I bought a bag for the flight over (which I finished on the way to Paris, as I recall). I should definitely have some for the flight back.
But I still have two days and change to spend here in Athens. I'm finally ready to tackle the acropolis tomorrow. I've kind of been putting it off as I expect it will be one of the highlights of the trip. I've gotten some glimpses as I've been seeing other things, whetting my appetite. I'm ready.
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Unfortunately, I do not have different colored eyes, and I'm from Texas. It's a crime that someone else is running around this country using my name. What is this world coming to?
Good luck in the search for the chocolate covered raisins. They are an extreme necessity.
I have enjoyed MC Escher's artwork, too, but I've never done any research on the guy. Yet again, I am inspired; I will fine more biographical information to learn more of his start/career to learn more.
Since my current adventures involve less than exciting details (finding chocolate covered raisins is easy for me right now), I will definitely inform you when my personal blog will be filled with excitement, drama, and clean socks.
Tiffany
I didn't edit my previous post; forgive my use of "learn" twice in one sentence. What was I thinking?
BWAAAHAHAHahahahahahaaa!
Just in case that last comment is not clear, I found dad's comment highly amusing. Now on to new business.
Hi Tiffany. :)
Don't look now, but there's also an 80s pop music star and a jewelry company using your name as well. :O
It shouldn't take you long to find info about Escher online. His following is very web literate. Have fun. :)
If that's the worst mistake you make in a day, I'd like to form a religion around you.
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