Fog-Nami (Tsunami of Fog)

Originally uploaded by Sutanto

Dear mommy,
Recently, I have been studying a lot about happiness.
Conclusion, it is a choice.
Being frustrated at times with business + people in general, life is a long journey.
At times, a very tiresome one.
But I remind myself about F.O.G
{Forgiveness} is key to being happy. We hold [...]

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Go Canes !

Originally uploaded by CromagnondePeyrignac

Dear mommy,
Recently, I had coffee with a career woman in her early 20s.
She is smart, kind, and successful in her career.
But during that brief coffee time, I affirmed something that I knew before.
Entrepreneurs and corporate 8-5 people are not on the same wave length.
As an entrepreneur, I define [...]

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Puppy

Originally uploaded by Vampire Black Cat

This weekend, I caught up on my sleep.
I am now recharged.
I realized that I was not enjoying my dim sum breakfast along with my sushi happy hour with my family because I was simply tired.
Now refreshed, I am ready to go.
Also on Saturday, I was happy that my [...]

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Starting today the Intel chip will be set free

Originally uploaded by Veerle Pieters

Today, I went to an Intel audition.
I was suppose to play a cool engineer guy.
Arriving at the studio, about 40 people were waiting anxiously, except me.
I don’t get nervous, but instead excited.
I think “it’s not in my control whether they pick me.”
The photography [...]

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Jumping into the new dimension

Originally uploaded by Shutterhack

Dear mommy,
Risk scares people.
I don’t blame them.
Uncertainty can send us into a shock.
As an entrepreneur, I learn that
“Risk is simple dashing into the future with hope”
When we take risk, I would go far and say that this develops our habit for hoping for the best.
When taking risk, [...]

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…making bathtime lots of fun…

Originally uploaded by dan [durango99]

Dear mommy,
When I see kids, I smile.
They are so carefree and full of happiness.
They have fun.
When they try to sell a cup of lemonade, they simply smile and say
“Would you like to buy a cup!”
Uncle Fear has not been introduced.
Auntie Anxiety is far away.
Recently, I have [...]

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While most fifth graders would wake up Saturday morning watching cartoons, I watched an animated chef with remarkable knife skills named Martin Yan “Yan Can Cook.”
A few years later, while working for California Culinary Academy, I went to his live food demonstration at Macy’s cellar in San Francisco.
After the show, I went to [...]

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On a chili night in San Francisco, I struggled just briefly to fit into my Bruce Lee outfit. Yellow track pants and suit combined with black sneakers resembling kung fu suits.
At the costume contest, Bruce Lee was an entertaining force along with “too” naked Tarzan and swift Manny Pacquiao.
Thanks to Julie (Jules) [...]

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