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Photography Around The World To Remember February 2018

"A year ago today..."

Brooke Brennan

Feb 13, 2019

Florida State University

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Pictures truly are worth more than a thousand words. They fill us with memories and emotions that let us relive the past. Every picture is very special, each telling a unique story. Pictures allow time to pause just for a second, and then give us a lifetime of memories. Live in the moment, don't live through your phone. But sometimes, we need to capture the moment.

And these "1 year ago today" memories are making me nostalgic.

Last February, I started to become more interested in photography, which lead me to taking more and more pictures. It was a prime opportunity to photograph the world. I was seeing art and history every day. I took advantage of my interests and my locations to start photographing more of the places I traveled to. I started watching the sun set and the architecture around cities. Not owning a professional camera limited me to using my iPhone camera, which can still take high-ish quality photos. Here are some of my favorite pictures of places I've been and the beauty of the world I captured (on my phone) from February 2018, some things that are very special to me.

Louvre Museum (inside).

February 2, 2018

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I started February 2018 off in Paris, France. This photo is from inside the Louvre Museum. Free admission for students on Friday nights! The Louvre was where I started to appreciate and become interested in art.

Louvre Museum (outside).

February 2, 2018

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Paris France. The top of the Louvre from the outside. The entire museum is so intricate and mesmerizing.

Eiffel Tower (nighttime).

February 2, 2018

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Paris, France. The famous and breathtaking Eiffel Tower. At night, it is lit up and sparkles at the top of the hour for 5 minutes. It was magical.

The Catacombs.

February 3, 2018

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Paris, France. The Catacombs...the largest underground cemetery that holds the remains of more than 6 million people. You are not supposed to take pictures, but I did.

Eiffel Tower (daytime).

February 4, 2018

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(Last picture from Paris) Taken at 7am, as the sun was rising. We were the only people in the streets.

The Turia.

February 9, 2018

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Valencia, Spain - The Turia. One of our favorite spots in the riverbed and some cool grafiti ft. my friend Hayleigh!

City of Arts and Sciences Museum.

February 12, 2018

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Valencia, Spain. Sunset over the City of Arts and Sciences Museum during an evening run in the park.

Valencia, Spain.

February 15, 2018

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Valencia, Spain. Pink clouds during sunset.

Valencia, Spain.

February 16, 2018

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Valencia, Spain. A rainbow over the bridge. I love rainbows, and I remember it was barely raining while the sun was still out.

Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary.

February 23, 2018

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Budapest, Hungary. Our first night in the city, we were walking around exploring when we accidently joined a giant rally right outside of the Parliament building.

Spring break.

February 24, 2018

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Budapest, Hungary. For Spring Break, we went to some of the coldest, but beautiful, cities (Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Milan).

John Lennon wall.

February 27, 2018

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Prague, CR. John Lennon wall. Art on top of art on top of art, literally.

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"A year ago today..."

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Louvre Museum (inside).

Louvre Museum (outside).

Eiffel Tower (nighttime).

The Catacombs.

Eiffel Tower (daytime).

The Turia.

City of Arts and Sciences Museum.

Valencia, Spain.

Valencia, Spain.

Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary.

Spring break.

John Lennon wall.

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It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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