Slovakia and Prague

I wish I could upload more pics, but for some reason, these are my favorites from Prague and Slovakia.

Dust much?

Leave it to me to enjoy the only hispanic treats, funny bunuelos :)

Isnt this just lovely?

My favorite bus-mate :) einstein who oddly resembles a hotdog.lol

Needless to say I got extra fat here.lol.

Auschwitz: Poland

While I was in Poland I stopped by Auschwitz and Burkanow. It was an incredible journey through history. It was very sad and reminded me a lot of my trip to Hiroshima, Japan. I wish I could upload more pics on here. Here are a few. For more pics, go to my other blog: lizpix.tumblr.com

It might not be juiced, but the electricity is still felt.

Privacy is relative.

"The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." - Leonardo DaVinci

Krakow, Poland.

Next Stop on my 2009 European tour was Poland. The only thing I can say about Poland was that the food was amazing, so good that I actually ate it before I took any pics.

Budape(sh)t

This summer I went backpacking NYC style around Europe which means I was a true New Yorker and crammed in as much as I could in minimal time; 7 countries in 15 days :) = exhausting!

The first country I went to was Budapest, Hungary. Enjoy.

Oraia: Lovely

"Folks be asking where I get this passion, said they wish they had it but they don't want to know it flows from long nights alone, His hands so heavy I only breathe in groans and sighs in the dark of the night. I drink tears from the cup I wish would pass from me but I take it to the face cause He took my past from me." Oraia (www.myspace.com/oraiapublishing)

Link to my first video documentary project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nu1qSaH2ao

This was done last semester, about 6 months or so ago. It was my first video project. The assignment was to create a personal profile on a person who interested or inspired me.

I chose Oraia, a local spoken word artist who packs a punch. I was inspired not only by the content of her art, but by the juxtaposition of her humble character and her fierce performance.

The real challenge of this first project, learning to work the camera, creatively direct a piece and edit it to make sense. Thank God I had a good project partner with a great creative eye.

Let me know what you think, all comments are welcome.

Hi. My name is Liz.

I've been taught that they sky is the limit and even then, I should always be connected to the Gatekeeper.

My name is Liz. I am ayoung follower of Christ, a student, aspiring filmmaker, photographer, aunt, sister, friend and curious Latina. I live my life as an open book, doing my best to live with a Christ-like character, defying all odds that come against me with a smile on my heart, pep in my step and a goal in mind: God, let me capture life.

My strong beliefs and unshakable convictions draw me to express myself through pen and paper, point and click and spoken Word. I've decided that whatever time I have on earth, I can either let it pass me by or create a legacy, so a legacy it is.

Through my work, whether it is an essay, article, video or photograph, I aim to tell a story in a single framework, whether it's history, perspective or connoting hope. My work has been featured on blogs, in conferences and special ceremonies but none of that matters if my character does not align with the quality of my work. I myself, am a work in progress. All i know, is that I pray that the quality of my character may be daily refined so that my eyes might capture the grace around me.

Facts:

Areas of study: English Language and Literary Criticism & Media Studies

Desired Career Title: Preditor (producer/editor)