Sometimes life appears to be a series of words and actions repeated on a loop, with the day's end signaled only by the muted glow of the moon. Other times, life is experienced as an adventure that is magical and full of enchantment. Depends on which side of the bed you wake up on. It’s all in your mind, but manifests with power. In the midst of experiencing the ying, the yang can be unfathomable. Just remember to remember.
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He took a seat - roses in hand - and my mind began. I thought about his selection of the brightest and most vibrant petals, confirming his choice with a smell test, then trekking on the tube to present them to his beloved. I wondered who the recipient was and how full their heart would be.
Tea at high noon in the dapper lobby of the Shanghai Ritz-Carlton was decadent. My tongue still remembers the burn of the steaming dark berry liquid and savory flakiness of the pastries. Sitting with my ankles crossed demurely, I smiled and nodded and laughed, taking in the traffic composed of foreign businessmen and ladies who lunch. Experiencing the other side through a tea party - there is no better way.
It can be hard to tell when something is right if you've never experienced the feeling when things were wrong. Sunshine, water, sand, and chill vibes enticed me down the street to this majestic estate, the vivid painting impulse enough to hideaway in Bocas permanently, strolling beneath the melting sky with toes in the sand.
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