To Cezanne and Beyond!

So after the fun of the past weekend...

Me and Nick spent our entire Sunday making over 100 chinese fried dumplings with his sister for a school project.

...we are taking the week to act normal, going back to work and being boring people. Then, once Saturday morning hits, we are going to have a blast! He got us some free tickets to Cezanne and Beyond at the Philadelphia Art Museum. It is one of my finer sides that I like to enjoy. I like tramping around amazing art and realizing I may never be that great, but I will continue to try through my finger painting. It also makes me feel like I am taking part in history and culture. I feel that specifically is something that I lost completely when my education stopped.

It was like all of the books were telling us what culture and history was, but never pointed us in the right direction to actually go see it, touch it, smell it, and enjoy it! I am glad to be a part of it this weekend, and even more happy that I will be meeting some more of his co-workers. This time though it won't be surrounded by sweaty football players, and people who drink to much and curse at the NY Jets. In fact I believe that the people who will be going will be mostly female, friendly, and possibly have taken a shower in the past 6 months. Plus it is a complete change from sitting in his friends basement to avoid the scorching heat and watching movies.

I think the main reason I am so happy about this exhibit is because of what it will be featuring. It will have works by Cezanne, but also works that he influenced. I am giddy to know how a man who painted a portrait of "large bathers" was so influential, but at the same time am eager to find out who and how he influenced others.