Some people might want to call it a secret, but we wanted a low-key affair in Canada. Everyone (a party of 6) arrived at my brother’s house at around 6pm. After a nice dinner that included tasty sushi from Fuji Sushi, a couple bottles of rosé from the south of France, a 30-minute ceremony with … Continue reading A small and low-key affair
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Marketing with a bit of a conscience
UPDATE (4 March 2014): I just found the presentation we put together for the final project of the course on how to provide safe drinking water to South Sudan. Download it here. I’ve enrolled in a three-week course at New York University on using marketing and communications for social/environment/development issues… basically – taking what Coca … Continue reading Marketing with a bit of a conscience
Logo for Timor and Signs in NYC
If you’re wondering about the photo above, yes, that’s NOT New York… that’s Timor-Leste and that’s the logo I designed for an Asian Foundation project on Community-Police Partnership (the one on the far right). The whole process was an experience and interesting working with Asia Foundation and their local partners on figuring out how to … Continue reading Logo for Timor and Signs in NYC
Sightseeing in English is a weird feeling
One of the strangest feelings I had when we first came to NYC was being a tourist in an English-speaking country. It was strange to not have to argue, bargain, or explain myself in another language other than English. I was so use to trying to converse in another language (very limited French, Thai, Tetun, … Continue reading Sightseeing in English is a weird feeling
“Hiking” through Manhattan
Because we wanted to get out and do some walking – a great way to see NYC by the way – and to meet some new people, Muriel and I joined a walk, or as our guide Dorian told us, an “urban hike”. I’ve been on hikes through the countryside and around islands before, so … Continue reading “Hiking” through Manhattan
B is for Brooklyn and Brownstones
I’ve been in New York for a whole week (2 more months to go) and I haven’t even scratched the surface… so far the city has blown me away. Temperatures are rising, people are on the streets, free events starting, and the food has been diverse and delicious. Our first exposure to NYC was staying … Continue reading B is for Brooklyn and Brownstones
Re-bienvenue Sanary
I’ve written about Sanary sur Mer before (here and here), I can’t say enough good things about it. We spent the last 2 weeks in France after leaving Timor-Leste – one week in Paris (photos are here) and one week in Sanary. Although Paris was great with food, museums, cafes, and people watching, it was … Continue reading Re-bienvenue Sanary
In life there are leaders and followers…
Like the title says, even if you think things are balanced and equal, life tends to categorize things into leaders and followers… both has its challenges, and both definitely has its responsibilities. Whether you think one or the other, at some point in life’s crazy path, you’ll have to be both a leader and a … Continue reading In life there are leaders and followers…
Unemployment just means you’re a “freelance consultant” (Week1)
It’s weird to be unemployed. Every time a contract/job finishes, there’s always this downtime that inevitably occurs. During these periods in between jobs, I’ve volunteered, gone back to school, picked up a new hobby, and just taken the time to relax. This is the first time I’ve ever had this downtime outside of Canada. I … Continue reading Unemployment just means you’re a “freelance consultant” (Week1)
FREE isn't forever.
Today was the last official day of the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics (and the free stuff events around the city). Vancouver has graciously received visitors from all over the world and the city has a few new ‘green’ buildings, a important transportation line/link, and progressive ideas for the future. From the Richmond Olympic Oval, the … Continue reading FREE isn't forever.