What I Would do if I Lived in the Louvre

I once read a book when I was in elementary school about a couple of kids who ran away and lived in the Metropolitan Museum of Art for several days. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the book or really entirely what it was about, but I do remember how much I loved the idea. It would never be possible now because of all of the security cameras and security guards and whatever the heck else, and, to be frank, it would probably be a little creepy (basically living with a bunch of old stuff and mummies and dead things). I'm trying not to think of that, though, for this. This is what I would do (overnight) if I lived in the Louvre:

1. Enjoy all of the amazing artwork and how I could actually see it! I don't know if any of you have been to the Louvre before but it is so crowded that it's hard to get a good look at a piece of artwork.

2. I'd take as long as I wanted with each piece of art. Everyone who knows me well knows that I am the worst person to go to a museum with because I really like to take my time. I want to really look at everything and let my imagination run wild!

3. I'd try out all of the furniture in the areas where kings and queens used to live. I would feel pretty badass sleeping in Marie Antoinette's bed.

4. I would sing. Have you seen some of those rooms? They're just huge, empty halls with high ceilings. The acoustics in there must be amazing!!!! And how cool would it be to sing songs from the time of the art to the art?? Okay, I'm kinda kidding about that one, but it would be a little bit interesting. It would feel like popping back in time.

5. I'd try on some of the jewelry. (I'm sorry... I'm interested!!!)

6. I'd touch EVERYTHING. Okay, not the paintings. I would hate to ruin them. But the statues! And everything else that has giant "do not touch" signs! Doesn't a sign like that automatically make you curious?

I really love history, and I love letting my imagination run everywhere it possibly can. I find museums so inspiring, and, personally, I feel like inspiration is so much more satisfying when you're alone and can act on it.

-Laura