an on-going manuscript

A frustrated writer caught somewhere in between going forward and looking back, with dream-etching and stone-throwing along the way.

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The cannot-be-missed epic meal before it's officially back to reality. #roastgoose #YungKee #instafood #igershk #travel #foodie (at Yung Kee Restaurant 鏞記酒家)

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These boys know how to bring on the beat! 🎵🎵🎶🎶 #SaiKung #local #music #drums #HongKong (at 西貢 Sai Kung)

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#BahnMi #SundaysGrocery #HongKong #travel (at Sunday's Grocery)

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Cold, wet, and rainy. With the universe at my feet. #Vans #OffTheWall #sneakerhead #travel #roadtrip (at Manhattan Beach, California)

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Last night, 24oz of rib-eye goodness that was as big as my face. #onlyintheusa #steak #thesteakhouse #foodcoma (at The Steakhouse)

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And that's a grilled cheese. The winning part was the soft bread that Bouchon Bakery is so known for. #Bouchon #instafood #grilledcheese #latepost (at Bouchon Bakery)

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5-hour road trips are made of these. #bestever #onlyintheusa #barstow #latepost (at In-N-Out Burger)

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And 2015 is officially in motion. #hello2015

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It's been a long while since we shared a meal in this dining room. And for all the reasons why, we are grateful for how far we have come these past few years. From our family to yours - a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄 #Christmas2014 #familydinner #HappyHolidays

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Leftover from last night's homemade Lamb Shepherd's Pie is today's lunch. It was @kat_tiu's first time to make it & she did so from scratch. Meat is tender & fragrant & the potato-cheese crust has just the right crunch.😋 #CafeDeJudith #homecooking #dietfail #bringonthecalories (at Café de Judith)

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The first children's party I have attended that serves legit specialty coffee @yardstickcoffee 😁 #coffeelove

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FISHBALLS. 'Nuff said. #childhood #turoturo #traditional #filipino

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"Shot through the heart, and you're to blame!" - The new Ethiopia-Panama roast | Floral & fruity, with a subtle kick. #EDSAbdg (at EDSA Beverage Design Group)

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"The Girl With The Pearl Earring" - a creamier, lighter version of my favorite, "The Exception." #TheCurator (at The Curator)

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Happy 1st year anniversary, @thecurator_! You've come a very, very long way. #TheCurator (at The Curator)

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From femme to fatale - @maccosmetics affiliate artist @emmanconcepcion shows us how the right technique & combination of the right basics can easily allow you to take your look from day to night. #MACLovesAlyanna #MACcosmetics #makeup #style (at Mac Cosmetics, Sm Aura Premier)

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The Madam @alyannamartinez & mini Mrs Claus #QueenBabyChanel, pre-makeup tutorial #MACLovesAlyanna #BirthdayBlowoutBonanza (at MAC Cosmetics)