Sometimes when I travel I take my camera with me everywhere. Other times I leave it at home so I can be fully present and enjoy the moments. Palau was a mix of the two. I brought my camera out some days (notably those that allowed me to try underwater photography), and other days I …
From Sky to Sea and In Between, My Trip to Palau Micronesia Read More »
I’m going to Alaska this coming New Year’s to photograph the Northern Lights (!!!). I rented a cabin on a farm in Fairbanks and a few friends are joining me. I emailed them my flight itinerary and the breakdown cost for the cabin. Boom, boom, boom. Within an hour I received emails with their booked …
Why I Have the Best Friends Ever – And Why Luck Has Nothing To Do With It Read More »
There have been many things I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I hate using the word – “want.” It implies that something is out of my control, or not attainable. This year has been the year of checking things off my bucket list. I’m writing this at 4:00am from my hotel in Palau, …
How I Got Past My Excuses And Booked a Dream Trip to Micronesia Read More »
Inspiration is important to me. It is what fuels my energy, my life force. When I realized this, I asked myself 2 questions: 1. WHAT DO I LOOK AND FEEL LIKE WHEN I AM INSPIRED? When I inspired, I stand up straight and my chin is up. I have more energy. I giggle at just …
These Two Questions Transformed My Mindset and Made Me More Productive Read More »
I had some time off so thought, “What should I do?.” More specifically I asked, “What is something I’ve always wanted to do?.” The first thing that came to mind was dogsledding. “Is that ridiculous?” (yes, I often have conversations with myself). For fun I looked up plane tickets and they were dirt cheap (even for …
My grandparents fled to Vietnam when Japan invaded Guang Zhou, China during World War II. My grandpa went first to get things settled. He hopped on a boat from Hong Kong to Saigon to start their new life, and told my grandma to come meet him in a month. My grandparents with their kids in …
The Importance of Being Present: How Showing Up Can Make a World of Difference Read More »
One of my best friends Mark called the other day and said, “I come in on Wednesday at 6:30pm.” Whenever he comes to town he stays at my place, but this time I was feeling overwhelmed and didn’t feel like having anyone over. This made me agitated. I often go to Mark for advice because …
The One Skill You Need to Have Happy, Healthy Relationships Read More »
I was in India at a wedding, getting ready to call it a night. On my way out I walked past a group of guys and one of them said, “Hey, you’re the photographer from LA, right? The groom told me about you…I’m applying to go to film school in NYC or LA.” We talked …
My Best Date Ever: The Time I Soared Through the Skies of India Read More »
I went to Sedona last weekend. My friends and I went to Angel Valley. We sat down in the office for an informative lecture before checking out the grounds. During the site we learned that Angel Valley is known to be a landing site for extraterrestrials and angels. It is also home to gnomes and …
As adults we don’t act on our intuition as much as when we were kids. We’ll get a great idea and then talk ourselves out of it. I got invited to a Rajasthani Royal wedding in Jodhpur, India by someone I barely know 2 weeks ago. My initial reaction was – that sounds awesome but …
Just Go For It: How to Live Life to the Fullest (Even When It Seems Crazy) Read More »
