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"I heard an angel
speak last night,
And he said, 'write!'"
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Well, I thought,
maybe I should take him up on that invitation and do that writing here. Aside from honoring that invite, I will also be able
to stay in touch with friends and family who are thousands of miles away--yes, this is for you guys who have traveled the
road with me so many years and who made it a joyful and surprising ride and who continue to teach me so much about writing
and life. Also, I have this recurring fantasy. It is this: at a certain hour on a certain day, a friend or family would look
up this page--and for maybe a few minutes, I can be with them--s/he sitting there on the other side of the globe and me sitting
here--and be together, even for just a while...
Note on the photo above:
At the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site
in Galesburg, Illinois. It was a beautiful summer afternoon in July,2000 when this photo was taken at the famous poet's backyard
in front of his grave. This was doubly memorable as it was my first trip to the Midwest to visit my friend Sally (yes, photo
credit goes to her.)
CARPE DIEM
Yup, if there is one single thing that I've always admonished my friends, (and myself as well) it is that:
to seize the day. And this, too: to always "Follow your bliss." (I try to,anyway :)))
I am a very hardworking
person but I also want to have fun, so yes, I can relate to the phrase "work hard, play even harder!" :)) I love
to go out with friends and have a good time at a karaoke or listen to live music on weekends. Or stay at home and watch a
good film. I am very passionate about books and music. I read and write poetry although it's been a long time since I've written
one good poem.:))
I love music and used to play a guitar when I was younger :)) I start my day early and loves to
watch the sun rise in the horizon and I try to celebrate each day (hey, we live only once!) I love to cook and love to eat!
I am an Aquarius, an air sign--that should be another clue for you! :)) They said Aquarians are stubborn, unconventional
and intelligent and I think that all applies to me! :))
If I could have any job I wanted, it would be to become a
travel writer for Lonely Planet. I love travelling and I have travelled around Asia a bit: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,
Indonesia, Hong Kong,Singapore and China. I love adventures and would love to see the rest of the world. And oh yes, I love
meeting people and learning from them. One of my all-time favorite movies is "Life is Beautiful" because it really
is, especially if you have wonderful friends to celebrate it with!
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