Všechno je český

Finals week has come and nearly gone. I have 1 final left today and 2 more classes without finals tomorrow. But overall the most exciting aspect of this week is the arrival of my mom who is expected in Prague in an hour.
Last weekend marked the last weekend with my friends, and so we decided to celebrate at all of our favorite places throughout Prague. It feels as though I have to say goodbye to everything twice. Once with friends, and once when I inevitably leave.

In the third image, Kary and I are abnormally pale and the photo isn't the greatest quality, but this is one of our favorite places to go: Bukowski's. It offers 7 Kč pivo (approximately 40 cents for a half liter of beer..) and free sangria for women on Tuesday nights. You just can't complain bout that..
Last night was also the "goodbye" party thrown by ECES (Eastern and Central European School) through which our courses are offered. Just about all the ECES and AIFS students showed up. There, they recognized everyone that had volunteered throughout the semester as well as awarding the prize for the photography contest. As all those who have been reading this blog religiously know, I have been consumed by my photography these last couple months..and I've loved every moment of it. It was because of this, that I was absolutely touched and honored to be awarded first place in the category of "The Other Prague." There were 3 categories total and 2 other close friends were also awarded first place in their respective categories.

Rakel, Raila, and myself (the three winners!) with Czech renowned photographer, Jan Stary. Jan also happens to be my photography professor! He gave me one of Josef Sudek's photography books for winning.

This photo is not accurate. I am 3 inches taller than him. Just for the record. :]


It's hard to believe the end is really nearing. Our friend Mike already left this morning..and my suitemate, Alex, and two friends, Jordan and Tom, leave tomorrow for Morocco.
Where the heck did time go??