Epicurean meets Flaneur

Who wouldn't like a big hot bowl of noodle? same thought with travelling. Seeing the world at my own pace and on my own term, with an open heart&eyeswideopen If I can change anything negative it would be my feeling towards it.

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I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect.

Mahatma Gandhi (via purplebuddhaproject)

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I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone.

Robin Williams (via purplebuddhaproject)

Rest in peace

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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. -Albert Einstein

Quebec City, 2014 

The little red cup tres bien

[vie-in-mono]

I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. -Mahatma Gandhi

Niagara Fall, Summer 2014

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[lifebyhelena]

Be happy for no reason, like a child. If you are happy for a reason, you’re in trouble, because that reason can be taken from you.

Deepak Chopra (via lifebyhelena)

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In the cherry blossom’s shade there’s no such thing as a stranger. Kobayashi Issa

Cherry blossom festival, Washington DC 2014

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"Man needs color to live; its just as necessary an element as fire and water"- Fernand Leger

Sanfrancisco, Ca:  Asian Art Museum and Japanese town

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Love

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"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.  There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."-Rachel Carlson 

Longwood Garden, PA 2011

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“The earth has music for those who listen”-George Satanyana

Valley of Butterflies (Petaloudes) Rhodes Greece 2012

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"Soffriro… moriro…ma intanto…sole, vento, vino trallalla." Misa Sapego

I will suffer, I will die, but in the meantime …. sun, wind, wine…

[vie-in-mono]

"All living beings, starting from insects, want happiness and non suffering. However, we are only one, whereas others are infinite in number. Thus, it can be clearly decided that others gaining happiness is more important than just yourself alone."- Dalai Lama

Random thoughts: Today is the Lunar New Year in many of the asian countries. It symbolizes a new beginning and time spent with family.   This photo was taken in Saigon 2013. Everything displayed here   symbolizes Tet in Vietnam:  Steamed rice stuffed with yellow bean/pork, the yellow flower tree (Cay Mai Vang), and the watermelon (seeds are consumed).

May happiness and unity filled each and every one of our home this year and every year.   

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“One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things"-Henry Miller

Phu Quoc,Vietnam: The largest island in Vietnam. It still remain untouched with it’s beautiful white sand and tranquil wave when we were there in fall 2013. However, that may not be true for long as plan to commercialize in the future are currently being discussed by their government. Glad we had a chance to see Phu-Quoc in its natural state.

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"Once a year, go someplace you've never been before"-Dalai Lama

Thanks for making our stay so comfortable in VN for a short while Rex. We will meet again someday. @RexHotel.Vietnam

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Airport noodles. After eating lots of rolls served on an airplane, it was a welcoming site for the epicurean. However I don’t think I will eat this outside of any airport. Looks can be deceiving. Incheon-Airport.

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All things that matter- beauty, love, creativity, joy, inner peace--arise from beyond the mind.

Eckhart Tolle