Oh my stars there is plenty of distraction here in Breukelen but yesterday was the first day of the NOISE conference. Think of it as masters and Phd level lectures on queer and feminist theories of sexuality by day, and by night a feminist summer camp. We had a getting to know you bbq last night, there are some amazing people here and the profesors are some of the most brilliant women in the field. It is super intimidating. There are times I dont quite understand everything, because they get so heavy in to theories ive never heard of and speak in the languge of academia which i am less than familiar. if you want a real education, come to europe, they are not fucking around. Its made all the more magical because we are nestled in the elaborate forrests of Kaastle Njyenrode. Yes its a real castle. Does it have a moat and a draw bridge? Of course. So far everyday here has been the most rad fun ever, even laying in bed nursing a hangover is more fun BECAUSE IM IN HOLLAND! It has been hard to stick with drawing a picture a day since there is so much to do and see, but i am not giving up just yet.
You know what's way weirder than getting lectured by feminist academics in the courtyard of a genuine moat-bearing castle, eating peanut butter made out of pulverized cookies?
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