JanJan (my type 1 teacher) was talking about how he’s trying to get an exchange program going with design schools going in the Netherlands, which kills me a little inside. I really wish this would have happened earlier, because that’s an opportunity I’d have leapt upon. Eastern European countries and anything surrounding has some of the best design throughout the ages. I read a fantastic blog from a woman who lives in Sweden and she is constantly posting beautiful products from the surrounding areas, as well as beautiful things in her own house. It makes me so jealous!

And then there’s Long Ago and Far Away. According to Wikipedia, Long Ago and Far Away was made in Boston from 1989 to 1993. It was totally my favorite show as a kid, and it introduced me to James Earl Jones, who was the rockin’ narrator. Looking at it now, it has some of the best animation I’ve ever seen, and I have really strong memories of it, which means a lot to me since my memories of childhood seem to be fleeting. Anyhow, one of Long Ago and Far Away’s best skits was this Hungarian folk tale, which maybe was even animated in Hungary? That’s what the guy who posted this video on youtube said, at least. It’s beautiful, just watch it.

here’s the link, since i tried to embed it but kind of broke shambot in trying.