the study living of life.

"Your planet is very beautiful," he said. "Does it have any oceans?"
"I couldn't say," said the geographer.
"Oh!" The little prince was disappointed. "And mountains?"
"I couldn't say," said the geographer.
"And cities and rivers and deserts?"
"I couldn't tell you that, either," the geographer said.
"But you're a geographer!"
"That's right," said the geographer, "but I'm not an explorer."

-Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince (1943)

I'd like to add that you don't necessarily need to jump on a plane to explore (though it is wonderful to see different people and places). So many jewels can be found in your own town and surrounding. Los Angeles offers so much, and it's great to drive atleast a few miles to experience new things. Support mom and pops restaurants and stores; visit cultural centers, shows, art. You'll be amazed at all the lovely things that are waiting to be explored.

sights & words.

Some months ago I had a conversation with a co-worker; though we have had small talk in the time we worked together, this was the first time we had a full conversation. And it was great! We talked about travel, cultures and food. He then asked if I had read The Road to Lost Innocence, which I hadn't. So lovely he brought the book the next day for me to read. And read I did. The book is the true story of Somaly Mam, a child in Cambodia sold into sex slavery. Somaly is now an adult and risks her life to help other children. A great book and look into the reality of children sold into the sex slave industry.

I had caught a glimpse of the trailer for Biutiful, and was like... I gotta see that. I didn't even know what it was about, but it looked so aesthetically beautiful, or should I say, biutiful? Ok, that was too easy. Finally on a rainy day in LA, sis I and headed to one of the theatres that was showing it (limited release). I sat down, oblivious to even the synopsis of the movie, and took the 2 hour and 43 minute journey. I loved this movie, as sad, funny, horrid, ugly and triflin' as what happened was, it is reality. Watch it if you can.

In the meantime, the trailer is here.