Quoted from Paul Jun’s article… 1. Becoming an impresario The italian term, Impresario, simply means to be a connector. In the 18th century, an impresario was responsible for hiring a composer, gathering costumes, musicians, etc. So here is an empty theatre. An impresario sees an opportunity to connect a composer — so they can deliver … Continue reading »
This painting took me over 2 months to complete. Lots of layers and effects can only be done after the last layer of oil paint gets dry. I painted this one as a gift for my professor. I guess I am not very good at expressing my appreciation verbally in person, so this is the … Continue reading »
This is the second attempt of my fav painting by Van Gogh on a bigger canvas. I showed this work to my dad, who’s also an amateur aritist but much better than I am, and only got critized with points to improve. =( I guess I will have to do a third attempt at some … Continue reading »
Ephesus, or Efes in Turkish, was once a Greek town, later conquered by the Romans. It is one of the best preserved Roman Mediterranean cities in Turkey. Top right, a group of senior Korean tourists were singing some Korean song… I think it’s either the Korean national anthem or some super popular song that every Korean knows. =) … Continue reading »
Located on both sides of Bosporus, Istanbul is split across two continents — Europe and Asia. Known by many names over the centuries — Byzantium, Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul — this intoxicating city offers a multitude of cultural, religious, and historic sights. It was a perfect time to visit Istanbul in October, nice weather, not … Continue reading »
Flying from Jordan to United Arab Emirates, the first difference I noticed is the women apparel. Although UAE and Jordan both have dominant muslim culture where women are fully covered with black gown, you can actually tell lots of differences in details if you pay close attention. In Jordan, where most people have relatively lower income, … Continue reading »
Another reason that I came to Jordan (besides Petra) is that I’ve always wanted to visit the Middle East, such as Iran and Syria. But with all of the riots and war, Jordan seems to be a better and safer place to visit at the moment. Having known little about this magic land and its people before the visit, … Continue reading »
Jordan has been a long-time dream travel destination of mine, mainly because of Petra, same as millions of other travelers. To get myself “prepared” for the trip, I watched the Indiana Jones again right before taking off Petra, here I come!!! A little history about the Lost City: Petra was established in the 4th century … Continue reading »
This video and post certainly made my day. I am citing it here in my blog so that it’s easier for me to revisit from time to time and being reminded of love and work ethics, and to share with you! If you haven’t seen this video yet, your day is about to be made. … Continue reading »
I am so thankful for everything that has happened to me and everyone that has made impact on my life. Sometimes, we are (I am) just so focused on the next thing that we need to work hard for, but forget to pause and enjoy what we’ve already got. Key messages from the following video: … Continue reading »
