Feb 20-26

This week I went to the Modern Greek Studies Lecture that Harrison posted.  I was intrigued, like he was, when seeing the event.  I do not know much at all about the 18th and 19th century in Greece pertaining to the Jewish community.  I thought I might actually learn something from this lecture, and while I think I did, I was more so confused than learning anything.  If I had done some research before hand I think I could have followed the history being talked about, or maybe if I find some time this week I'll do some googling and try to figure out what was being talked about to better understand.  I'm not even sure what I can say about the lecture other than what was provided in the description Harrison left on the main blog.  I don't think all of that was talked about, or maybe I zoned out during some parts.... actually I did zone out. But for the most part I did try to pay attention, to be respectful... especially since I was sitting in the second row. Although, maybe the most interesting thing I found during the lecture was seeing someone talk about a subject they are truly interested in and are so interested in it that they want to share their knowledge with other people. That's kind of cool. At the end, people were able to ask questions, I guess this was beneficial to listen to even though I didn't really know what the questions were pertaining to, it was nice to listen to how other people formulate questions. This is important to me as an artist because we are constantly critiquing work and need to know how to form and understand questions.

Anyway, I think I'm just rambling here and not saying anything of substance. SO! Next time I go to an event or lecture I know nothing about I'll remember to do some research before I attend so I can get more out of the event.