News & Politics
The World is Flat
It's not enough that Friedman simplifies – he simplifies because he thinks his audience doesn't get complex ideas.
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Career
Achievements
Nowadays? I'll just mention yesterday. Yesterday, my achievement was a green Thai curry.
Travels
Ninh Binh Doodles
Ninh Binh is under-rated. Seriously. I don't get it, because the LP guide flat out says that the town is passed by travelers, although the scenery is spectacular. I'm not hyperbolizing.
Travels
Offbeat Attractions
When (not if) I take my road trip across America and Canada, I'm definitely going to consult this site. Assuming that aliens (or Christian conservatives) haven't taken over the the States. Jackalope Territory! Mystery Hole! It's so cool. You just click on a state
Travels
The Road to Ha Giang
Ha Giang was going to be an extended weekend away from Hanoi for Vinny and I. Roads that hugged the mountains. Motorbiking up above clouds. Verdant valleys.
News & Politics
Jose can you see?
As a country, what's our philosophy? I've yet heard clear cut arguments from either side. Fact: immigration is and will continue to increase, no matter the govt's best efforts at curbing it.
Twentysomething
Block Party
Did anyone attend the war protest in Manhattan this week? Was it anything like last year? I don't remember much from my experience from the protest when the Repubs came to NY except that it was a) hot b) crowded and c) deliriously funny at times (especially when
Career
The Projectionist
A loud shoutout goes to K-Dawg, currently starring in the Projectionist, a short film now playing in NY theatres for the Tribeca Film Festival. Some days, when we are both side casualties of art-laced ambitions, I feel like a Siamese twin with the guy... here's to many more
Travels
Snail Mail
Imagine a behemoth, something like a hippo or a walrus, or a sea lion, in his full glory, his massive weight sagging into the ground beneath, his movements lethargic under the midday sun.
Twentysomething
Google Stuff
Per Elle Fant's suggestion, I've added some google features to the sidebars. I hope they aren't too obtrusive — if they are, let me know. I don't want to turn this into anything commercial.. yikes. As the blog was, it still is: * thoughts
Travels
Ninh Binh Pics
Butterflies, mountains and marshes, oh my. After the disastrous foray to Ha Giang, Vinny and I headed down to Ninh Binh – a seriously overlooked destination on the travel circuit.
Travels
Halong Bay Pics
Uploaded pics from Halong Bay. Nobu, Princess and Vinny came to visit for my birthday. I'm a little upset at how washed out the pics came out... have to find a better place to develop my film.