Melancholy

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.
-Anatole France

Letting Go

"It's well known in wisdom communities that delays are not denials. Remember this at all times. Keep focused on what you can do in the moment, and if there is nothing to be done - you are being taught patience. Apply yourself everyday towards your deepest desire - work hard, then let go. This is how mastery is attained." - Jackson Kiddard, author & polymath. 

It's been a full week filled with lots of great meetings and also some disappointments. Things I hoped for didn't materialize. I know that all I can do is work hard and surrender the outcome to God, the Universe, the Powers that Be. Let go and let God. In the meantime, I'm grateful for good food and friends.

Yummy Korean BBQ dinner

Lovely friends

Happy Anniversary!

Celebrating my sister and brother in law's anniversary at Lawry's. Best Prime Rib. Period.

Din Tai Fung

One of my favorite restaurants is Din Tai Fung. While there are locations in Los Angeles, my favorite is the one in Taipei. I've tried both and the one in Taiwan is just better. Maybe it's the water or the meat but the dumplings and the food are just yummier.

Crowds of people waiting for a seat

The dumpling masters

Appetizers - Braised wheat gluten, Pickled cabbage, and Seaweed salad

Chicken soup

The famous xiao long bao aka soup dumplings!

Veggie Dumplings

Shrimp shu mai

Red bean cake

Red bean bao

“Avoid being impatient. Remember time brings roses.”