"L'infinito" di Giacomo Leopardi

I found the translation of one of the most beautiful italian poems from Leopardi, a 19th century italian poet!! hope you enjoy it!!

The Infinite
(trans. Alan Marshfield)

Dear always to me this deserted hill
And this hedgerow, which from so large a part
Of the extreme horizon bars the view.
Seated and gazing, interminable spaces
Beyond that place, and silences which are
Deeper than human, and quiet most profound
In thought I fashion me, where for a while
The heart is not alarmed. And as the wind
I hear commingle with these leaves, I that
Infinite silence to this voice go on
Comparing: thus reclaim I the eternal,
And seasons which are dead, and that one which
Is here and living, and the sound she makes.
In this immensity my thoughts are drowned:
And sweet to me is shipwreck in this sea.

Pictures from Seattle !

Silly me, forgot to put a title to my post...

Hey Hey Hey
I couldn't wait to share some pictures with you !! Okay, lets' begin and see if I can work this thing...
That's the public market, it takes place everyday downtown on the waterfront, my hostel was just next to it. It's very lively and old fashioned, beautiful.


This is Mount Rainier, I was lucky to see it on a clear day (surprising to have some sunshine out there) !









That's the Space Needle in the background (605 feet high, I can tell you from this high and by this weather it was amazing) and the Monorail, that take you from the Seattle Center to Downtown in 2 minutes !





View of the city from an observatory











Me on the grave of Jimi Hendrix ! I didn't have any trouble finding it, even though it was outside of town... Now, the grave of Bruce Lee, that is in a cemetary on the city, that's another story... That could have turned into "Night with the living dead", literally... that'll teach me to in cemetaries when it's about to close...


Kurt Cobain's house before his death... The benches you see here in the park next to the house are covered with graffitis left by fans, and non-fans (I admit it, I left a little something), one of which saying " I know you did it Courteney"...
Oh my, I could put all of my pictures here, but I've taken about 550... I'll put some more on my blog and maybe give you the link if you want to check it out !

Democracy Kit Assignment

Please watch these clips and post a comment on how they make you feel about Democracy.

Where is everyone?

We had a really wonderful time today in class learning to upload and post video on the blog, but we were missing so many students! Where is everyone??? Hopefully I'll be able to see you all next week...have a nice weekend!

class video blog

I don't know it is good video, but I finish!!

Introduction of Pilar

Do not miss this video!! I am introducing myself...well, I think so. Our teachers always come to class with new and challenging things to do, as this one!!! Enjoy it!

SEATTLE (still) ROCKS !

Hey everybody, sorry I didn't post earlier, I was so busy !! Jeez this city is amazing, I'm having so much fun !!! walking miles and miles and miles for hours, there is so many great places to see, I think I've pretty much been everywhere and beyond (just back from Vancouver actually) ! I could be such a good tour guide, I know exactly where to go and how to get there ! I'm very proud of myself I must say ! but every good thing has an end... I'm back in NY tomorrow ! I'll try to post a pic or two this week.
See you on Monday ! have a great week end !

Your favorite poet/ poem!

Hi, Girls;

We talked about poem yesterday in the class.
Who/what was your favorite writer or poet in your childhood or now?
When I was twelve I liked a Japanese Writer, Kotaro Takamura.
One of his poems," Lemon" was my favorite one. (Sorry, I don't know how translate this poem in English now)
Then when I grew up at late teen, I liked a French writer, Baudelaire whose book is well-known " Les Fleurs Du Mals". I admired his inspiration in his work.

Yesterday When we looked at the poem, every poem was so different structure and expression.
I chose Allen Ginsberg's "A California Supermarket" as my favorite. It is so dadaist and surrealistic that I like the most.
When I checked about Ginsberg in Wikipedia, he was a student of Columbia Univ. and a Jewish.

I'm waiting for your response...
(Singer Song writers are good too)

Honey, I'm home:)

Hey dudes! How was your weekend? I'm already home!!! Oh my, you can't imagine how happy I am right now:D It's so good to be with my family again! Everything seems so different after 5 months, but I'm enjoying every single second. I'll post some pics soon. Have a great day!

One Billion Bucks, !!!

Hi, girls,


In spite of attending the class yesterday, I didn't give the question for you.

So Here is My next question for you.......

What would you like to do if you get/have a billion backs?

It could be happening to you, girls!!!

Stay warm & have a nice weekends.

Time flies...

Hey guys! Where were you yesterday? We miss you so much. You seem a little bit absent as far as our blog is concerned, so we thought we should make up some other questions to make you write, write, write!!! Here's my question: What do you want to do in 10 years?

I can't wait for your answers!

Love,

M.

Early Valentines ?

Hey Dudettes
What did you do on Valentine's Day ?? Is that why you stayed home yesterday ??

Colossus USA

My question may seem silly, but I'm curious about your answers. So, here we go: How has living in NYC changed your life?

R.S.V.P.

Which is, in your personal opinion, the best film you've ever seen?

My question is...

Girls, what is your favorite home-made dish? Something that you can actually cook. Why don't you share a simple recipe or just some essential secret ingredients?

Question??

My question is easy for everybody.
What do you like best while You're in NYC?
What is the least favorite thing in NYC? And Why??

So, classmates...

... where have you traveled since you arrived in the States ? have you been in another city? another state ? where are you willing to go while you're here ?

My question!!!

hey girls, here is my question for you: What do you miss the most from home??!!
I guess I already know the answer from Magda!! her car maybe??!!!
well...let me know!!!
hugs

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