What does “ABC” stand for? American Born Chinese. In 12 hours, this ABC will be traveling back to the motherland China for 17 days. I will be on a flight to Shanghai with my dad and sister. Back to the roots. Genetically, my grandparents and their ancestors and so on (or so I know) are […]
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I’ve been told I ask a lot of questions. I could meet someone and within 5 minutes, tell them about my life story as well as ask theirs. Some people are just as open, others not so much. For some, it takes a lifetime for them to unravel their life’s story after trust is built.
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Congratulations to all the hard work from our LA Chapter for putting on such a beautiful event Thursday May 19! It was the third annual Gala in LA. The event was put on at the Majestic Hall in Downtown LA -a former bank vault, which seems to be a growing trend in new clubs/banquet halls
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In Sanskrit, Klesah means Obstacles. Avidya means Ignorance or Misperception, which comes from illusions. I’m learning these concepts during my path of deeper Yoga studies. In the Bhagavad Gita, it is noted that all sufferings and limitations imposed by the ego come from Avidya. We have to seek knowledge, with which hatred, injury and greed
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“How do you afford to Travel so much?” I get asked this question all the time through friends, clients, acquaintances and even random emails from people across the world. The famous Vagabond travel writer Rolf Potts wrote an article on how he affords travel as a 40 year old male, a journalist and an accomplished
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Ever since that random day in 2006 when I was browsing through the book store and picked up “Leaving Microsoft to Change the World”, my perspective on my career goals – Money VS Passion – has changed. I finished that book by John Wood in a few sittings, the gist of the book being that
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On Day 2 of our Trip in Belize, after settling in to our resort and getting a feel of the city, we woke up 6am Saturday. Had breakfast downstairs to-go from a friendly local lady and got a ride to the local San Pedro town Aeropuerto. There we took a 20 minute jet to
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You betta BELIZE it! “Unbelizeable!” Belize is filled with these corny jokes. It is easily reflected from the light-heartedness of these people and their easy way of life. Once conquered by the Brits (who hasn’t?), A total melting pot of so many cultures – Spanish, Mestizo, Mayan, Mexicans, Taiwanese/Chinese, Indians, Mennonite, all living amongst one
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Happy Holidays!! The season of giving. The season of Love. I think we’ve all humbled down on the materialistic gift giving these past 3 years as our economy went into turbulence. I see it as a beautiful thing for our souls, as we are putting more effort in buying experiences and creating memories instead. Non-profit
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I pretty much listen to Arabic Music everyday. Some traditional Lebanese, Iranian and Egyptian hits. And other times, these techno variation mixes of Arabic music. It takes my imagination back to all the countries I’ve visited. The people I’ve met and miss. I am continually reminded why I love traveling to the Middle East so
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